Photo Credit: DC Studios Robert Patrick took to social media to celebrate John Cena‘s 49th birthday, sharing two pictures likely from their time working together on the DC show Peacemaker. The two have a long history together, having also starred alongside each other in the action film The Marine. Robert Patrick wishes happy birthday to John Cena with photos Patrick took to social media to share two pictures from their work together to celebrate Cena’s birthday.
The caption read, “Happy Birthday, John Cena! I raised you right… even if things got a little weird along the way,” followed by a wink emoji and a thumbs-up. Happy Birthday John Cena!
I raised you right… even if things got a little weird along the way ?? pic.twitter.com/hddt0bWVND— Robert Patrick ?? (@robertpatrickT2) April 23, 2026 In Peacemaker, created by James Gunn, Cena plays the titular antihero Christopher Smith. Patrick portrays his father, Auggie Smith. Despite Auggie’s death in season 1, an alternate dimension introduced a new version of the character in season 2.
This also brought the show into Gunn’s softly rebooted DC Universe. The series has been a critical hit. Season 1 earned a 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and season 2 followed with a 94% score.
While there are no plans for a third season, Gunn has confirmed that Cena’s character will return in future DCU stories. In a past interview with ScreenRant, Patrick recalled working with Cena on The Marine, highlighting how much the latter has grown as an actor. He revealed that at the time, Cena had no idea what he was doing, but looking at him now, Patrick believes he has “risen so well” and has become a “prominent actor.” He further compared Cena’s acting journey to that of Arnold Schwarzenegger, noting how both leveraged their physiques while leaning into humour.
“And then John, having been a wrestler with a bodybuilder’s build, he’s got that physique that would, obviously, push his career into a specific direction. And, I think now with Peacemaker, to a certain degree, John’s career is a lot like Arnold’s, in that he went for humour. So, it’ll be interesting.
I think it’s unlimited with John. That guy’s amazing,” he elaborated. Cena has several upcoming projects, including Coyote vs. Acme, the action-comedy Matchbox, and the comedy Little Brother.