DC Studios has unveiled the official soundtrack lineup for Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 8, marking the culmination of the series’ latest chapter. The playlist announcement quickly generated buzz on social media after director James Gunn confirmed six new tracks featured in the “super-sized” finale. The episode debuts this Thursday on HBO Max, closing out the season with a mix of glam rock and heavy metal anthems.
New songs in Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 8 soundtrack revealed
New songs featured in Episode 8:
- “Someone Special” by Hardcore Superstar
- “Oh Lord” by Foxy Shazam
- “F—ing My Heart in the A” by Steel Panther
- “We’re Not Gonna Take It (2016 Acoustic)” by Dee Snider
- “Only My Heart Talkin’” by Alice Cooper
- “To Get Back to You” by Nelson
- “Reckoning” by The Cruel Intentions
James Gunn confirmed the additions on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Six brand new songs added to the #Peacemaker Official Playlist featured in the super-sized finale this Thursday on @StreamOnMax.”
The post, shared on October 6, 2025, linked to the official Spotify playlist and received over 219,000 views.
The Peacemaker Season 2 finale introduces new tracks that blend glam rock, heavy metal, and power ballads to match the episode’s intense tone. After escaping the Nazi universe in Episode 7, Peacemaker surrenders to the authorities for possessing a Quantum Unfolding Chamber. The story now follows Chris Smith in custody while his team faces crucial choices.
The finale, titled “Full Nelson,” premieres on October 9, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max. Gunn revealed that its ending was the same concept he pitched to Warner Bros. to outline the new DCU’s direction. The episode shows ARGUS and Peacemaker’s allies exploring alternate universes through the Quantum Unfolding Chamber.
The season ends with a soundtrack-driven finale that combines the show’s rock energy with major turning points for the DCU’s future.
