Things might be all change in James Gunn's new look DC Universe right now, but there's one thing that is staying the same – John Cena is back as Peacemaker.

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Following a brief cameo in this summer's blockbuster Superman, the wrestler-turned-actor has now reprised his role in a second season of the hit show focusing on the titular vigilante, with the first episode available to watch now on Sky Max and NOW.

The reason that this show is continuing while other projects from the previous DC regime have been axed and/or retconned is fairly straight-forward: Gunn himself in the showrunner. And the decision to continue seems to be a good one so far, with the new season being met with critical acclaim so far – including a four star review from RadioTimes.com.

Of course, going back to his days at the helm of the Guardians of the Galaxy films in the MCU, one thing that Gunn is well known for is his expertise when it comes to needle drops. And if the first episode of the new season is anything to go by, fans can look forward to another excellent soundtrack.

Read more: DC movie boss James Gunn would "love to" reshoot more of Peacemaker season 1 to fit the new canon

As well as some great tracks throughout the episodes, the new season also boasts a brand new theme song – with the 2010 hit Oh Lord by Cincinnati rock band Foxy Shazam replacing Wig Wam's Do You Wanna Taste It as the song that plays over the opening dance number.

Gunn himself announced the new number at San Diego Comic-Con in July, describing Foxy Shazam as his "favourite band in the world" and even "objectively the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in the world."

Later, he told The Wrap: "I think that the lyrics are very much about what happens in season 2. I think that in the same way Do Ya Wanna Taste It really captured the flavour, both the light and the dark sides of Season 1, the same is true of Oh Lord."

But what other songs feature in the new season? Read on for an episode-by-episode guie.

Peacemaker season 2 soundtrack – all the songs in the DC show

John Cena and Danielle Brooks star in Peacemaker season 2; here, their characters are sat in the front seats of a car, looking bemused at something out the side window
John Cena and Danielle Brooks star in Peacemaker season 2 HBO Max

Episode 1

  • Oh Lord performed by Foxy Shazam – theme song
  • Don’t Ever Leave Me performed by Hanoi Rocks
  • Guestlist performed by Hardcore Superstar
  • Dreamer performed by Foxy Shazam
  • Blue Jeans performed by Silvertide
  • Outrage performed by Sister Sin

Peacemaker season 2 is available on Sky Max and NOW – sign up for Sky TV.

Check out more of our Sci-fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Patrick CremonaSenior Film Writer

Patrick Cremona is the Senior Film Writer at Radio Times, and looks after all the latest film releases both in cinemas and on streaming. He has been with the website since October 2019, and in that time has interviewed a host of big name stars and reviewed a diverse range of movies.

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