You can love “Peacemaker.” You can hate “Peacemaker.” But what you can’t do is skip the opening credits to “Peacemaker.” James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad” spinoff has become a runaway hit for HBO Max, with the John Cena series arguably outpacing the cultural footprint of the movie that inspired it.
After a shocking season finale, the show was just renewed for a second season, and Gunn has hinted that another series in the “Suicide Squad” universe is in the works.
Much of the show’s popularity can be attributed to its irreverent humor and classic rock soundtrack, both of which have been trademarks of Gunn’s style ever since his success with “Guardians of the Galaxy.” The style is exemplified in the show’s opening credits, which show the entire cast performing an elaborate dance routine to the song “Do You Wanna Taste It” by Norwegian glam metal band Wig Wam.
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