The The Penguin (Soundtrack from the HBO Original Series) accompanies the 2024 crime drama miniseries The Penguin, a spin‑off of The Batman that follows Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot’s rise in Gotham’s underworld. The original score was composed by Mick Giacchino, son of acclaimed composer Michael Giacchino, bringing a mix of gritty, tense orchestral writing and inventive textures that reflect the show’s dark atmosphere and character study roots.
Released digitally on November 11, 2024 by WaterTower Music, the soundtrack album features 31 score tracks by Mick Giacchino alongside selections performed by Shayna Steele such as Please Tell Me Now and Let’s Face the Music and Dance. Among the standout cues are Scherzo for a Flightless Bird (The Penguin Theme), Time to Ascend, Bird of Aqua Paradise, Shots and Chasers, Maroni Exchange, Family Lies, and March of the Penguin, which weave together to support both the series’ dramatic narrative and stylistic tone.
The album runs approximately 93 minutes and is available on major streaming platforms, with expanded editions and vinyl releases following in 2025.
In addition to Giacchino’s original score, The Penguin features a diverse array of licensed songs used throughout episodes — from classics like 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton to jazz, soul, and rock tracks — enriching the series’ sonic palette beyond the score.
For fans exploring Gotham’s musical universe, this soundtrack builds on the world introduced in The Batman (2022) and connects to other DC projects with richly crafted scores, making it an essential listen for followers of modern superhero and crime‑drama music.
The Penguin: Tracklist
The Penguin Soundtrack: Episode 1
- 9 To 5 – Dolly Parton
- Put the Blame On Me (From “Gilda) – Rita Hayworth
- The Promise – When In Rome
- 9 To 5 – Dolly Parton (Ending Credits Music)
The Penguin Soundtrack: Episode 2
- Call Me Irresponsible – Bobby Darin
- Tears And Laughter – Dinah Washington
- Happy Together – Floor Cry
The Penguin Soundtrack: Episode 3
- Man Down (feat. Jet 2, Fresh & Techdizzle) – VéFROMLA
- Coco y Ron – Daniel Indart
- Cold – 24HR World
- Came For The Low – ZHU & partywithray
- Broken Belief – Bob Moses
- Me and the Devil – Gil Scott-Heron
The Penguin Soundtrack: Episode 4
Coming soon…
Score Soundtrack
- Mick Giacchino – Scherzo for a Flightless Bird (The Penguin Theme)
- Mick Giacchino – Time to Ascend
- Mick Giacchino – Mother of Oz – Bonus Track
- Mick Giacchino – Bird of Aqua Paradise
- Mick Giacchino – Pinky and the Slain
- Mick Giacchino – Shots and Chasers
- Mick Giacchino – Strife of the Party
- Mick Giacchino – Put the Blame on the Maimed
- Mick Giacchino – Strike a Deal
- Mick Giacchino – VicTory – Bonus Track
- Mick Giacchino – Arrested Developments
- Mick Giacchino – Slammer Time
- Mick Giacchino – Driving Miss Crazy
- Mick Giacchino – Trial by Liar
- Mick Giacchino – From the Ashes – Bonus Track
- Mick Giacchino – Sofia Gigante – Bonus Track
- Mick Giacchino – Maroni Exchange
- Mick Giacchino – Free Bliss – Bonus Track
- Mick Giacchino – Nose Goes – Bonus Track
- Mick Giacchino – Squid Maims
- Mick Giacchino – Getting Even
- Mick Giacchino – Crack One Open
- Mick Giacchino – Scorn on the Cobb
- Mick Giacchino – Family Lies
- Mick Giacchino – Councilman and Cobbs
- Mick Giacchino – Oz and Ma – Bonus Track
- Mick Giacchino – Sofia’s Suite
- Mick Giacchino – Victor’s Suite
- Mick Giacchino – March of The Penguin
- Shayna Steele – Please Tell Me Now
- Shayna Steele – Let’s Face the Music and Dance
