The Penguin Soundtrack:- Created by Lauren LeFranc, The Penguin is an HBO/Max limited series spin-off of Matt Reeves’ The Batman (2022), based on the DC Comics character. The series premiered on Max in September 2024 and follows Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot’s rise to power in Gotham’s criminal underworld.
Quick Facts
| Title | The Penguin |
| Type | TV Limited Series (Crime / Drama) |
| Composer | Mick Giacchino |
| Release Date | September 19, 2024 |
| Studio/Platform | HBO / Max, Warner Bros., DC Studios |
| Where to Watch/Stream | Max |
| Season 2 / Sequel Status | No Season 2 officially ordered as of August 2026; Colin Farrell is confirmed to reprise Oz Cobblepot in Matt Reeves’ The Batman – Part II (2027) instead |
The series is produced by Warner Bros. and DC Studios, with Lauren LeFranc serving as showrunner. The main cast includes Colin Farrell as Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot and Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone/Gigante.
Genre: Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Official Synopsis: Following the events of ‘The Batman,’ Oswald Cobblepot, aka The Penguin, makes a play to grab the reins of the crime world in Gotham.
Who composed The Penguin Soundtrack?
Mick Giacchino composed the score for The Penguin. He is the son of Michael Giacchino, who scored Matt Reeves’ The Batman (2022), keeping the music of Gotham within the same creative family. The official soundtrack, The Penguin (Soundtrack from the HBO Original Series), was released by WaterTower Music on November 10, 2024, with an expanded edition following shortly after.
Critical Reception & Awards
The Penguin was a major awards success. It received 24 nominations at the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards — the second-most of any series that year, behind only Severance — and won nine Emmys in total, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series for Cristin Milioti’s performance as Sofia Falcone.
The series will be updated with a full “Every Song” score cue table once a verified, sourced track-by-track breakdown is confirmed; the score album’s individual cue titles were not independently verifiable at the time of this update.
The soundtrack is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
Where to Watch & Stream
The Penguin is available exclusively on Max (formerly HBO Max). The soundtrack streams on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
Cast
Along with Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti, the cast includes Clancy Brown as Salvatore Maroni, Michael Zegen as Alberto Falcone, Rhenzy Feliz, Deirdre O’Connell, Shohreh Aghdashloo, James Madio, Scott Cohen, Theo Rossi, Carmen Ejogo, and François Chau.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed The Penguin soundtrack?
Mick Giacchino composed the score for The Penguin. He is the son of Michael Giacchino, who scored the 2022 film The Batman. The soundtrack album was released by WaterTower Music on November 10, 2024.
Did The Penguin win any awards?
Yes. The Penguin received 24 Emmy nominations in 2025 and won nine, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series for Cristin Milioti.
Is there a Season 2 of The Penguin?
As of August 2026, HBO has not officially ordered a second season of The Penguin. However, Colin Farrell is confirmed to return as Oswald Cobblepot in Matt Reeves’ The Batman – Part II, expected in 2027, which is expected to continue the character’s story.
Where can I stream The Penguin?
The Penguin is available exclusively on Max. The soundtrack is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
Is The Penguin connected to The Batman movie?
Yes. The Penguin is a direct spin-off of Matt Reeves’ The Batman (2022) and follows Oswald Cobblepot’s rise in Gotham’s criminal underworld after the events of that film.
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