James Gunn‘s Peacemaker season 2 premiered with a significant change, replacing the original opening credits soundtrack with a fresh, striking song. The first season featured ‘Do Ya Wanna Taste It‘ by Wig Wam, setting a lively, rebellious tone for John Cena’s character and the show’s ensemble. For this new season, the choice shifted to ‘Oh Lord‘ by Foxy Shazam, marking a notable tonal adjustment within the DC Universe Chapter One.
The Importance of Music in James Gunn’s Projects and the Reaction to the New Song
James Gunn is well known for his carefully curated soundtracks, which have been major highlights in his previous work, particularly in the Guardians of the Galaxy films. This reputation makes the change of Peacemaker’s opening song particularly impactful and widely discussed among fans and critics alike. While some praised the bold move, acknowledging the fresh musical direction, others had reservations, sparking a lively debate about how well the new track fits the show’s energy.
One viewer on Reddit shared,
“Honestly love the change, James Gunn doesn’t miss with music,”
and added,
“There’s always a purpose and this also introduced me to new music.”
Another fan expressed,
“Personally, I wished they had picked a completely new style of dance for this new song,”
continuing,
“The Peacemaker S1 opening was lightning in a bottle, I don’t think they captured that by reusing so many of the same moves for a different song with a different tone.”
Others found the song less fitting. One user commented,
“It’s just an awful song choice for the dancing. It just doesn’t go together,”
while another remarked,
“Initially underwhelmed with the song though have come round to it after listening to it in its entirety and now really enjoying it.”
Deeper Meaning Behind the New Song Selection
Beyond tone, some fans delved into the thematic resonance of the new choice.
“I think the song choice is about more than just tone,”
one observer noted.
“Oh Lord is a song about a child (Julian) being able to escape their real life by imagining being back home with their father. This season is going to be about Peacemaker starting to rely too heavily on escaping his own life into the life of his alternate self who has a happy and healthy relationship with his father.”
James Gunn himself admitted the decision was a source of anxiety. Speaking to GamesRadar+, he said,
“It was the only thing I was really nervous about. People say, ‘How are you going to one-up the first season?’ You can’t one-up the first season because, truth is, people didn’t know a dance scene was coming.”
Looking Ahead to Peacemaker Season 2 on HBO Max
Peacemaker season 2 continues to release new episodes weekly on HBO Max, carrying forward James Gunn’s vision for the DC series. The updated soundtrack choice signals a more reflective and layered direction for the show, inviting viewers to explore complex themes through both music and story. Fans eager to stay informed can follow the release schedule closely, anticipating how these changes will influence the series’ tone and character development going forward.
