Warner Bros. has released a new trailer for Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), but what’s the song playing in it? Warner and DC’s movie universe (unofficially referred to as DC Extended Universe) are preparing for a new wave of films that will hopefully give their superhero universe the boost it needs after some not so successful films, such as Justice League. First in line is Birds of Prey, which marks the triumphant return of Harley Quinn after her introduction in David Ayer’s Suicide Squad.

Harley will be joined by other female characters from DC Comics, such as Huntress, Black Canary, and Renee Montoya. Birds of Prey follows a single and free Harley who finally left the Joker and is now ready to move on. She joins forces with the aforementioned characters when crime lord Roman Sionis a.k.a. Black Mask (Ewan McGregor) goes after a young girl named Cassandra Cain (Ella Jay Basco). Together, they will keep Cassandra safe and also take Sionis down.

SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY

The first trailer for Birds of Prey was released in October 2019, after a teaser was shown exclusively in theaters in front of screenings for IT: Chapter Two, where Harley Quinn stated she’s “over clowns”. Now, with the release date fast approaching, Warner has released a new trailer, with a modern version of a 1950s song playing in the background.

What Song Is In The New Birds Of Prey Trailer?

A lot of things happen in the new trailer for Birds of Prey, most notably a brief look at Harley’s post-break up activities and the very first look at McGregor in full Black Mask mode. All the action (and humor) is accompanied by Lucy Woodward’s version of “It’s Oh So Quiet”. The song, released in 1951 and performed by Betty Hutton, is a cover of the German song “Und jetzt ist es still” written by Austrian composer Hans Lang with lyrics by Erich Meder, and performed by Horst Winter in 1948.

The song was covered by Björk in 1995, and it’s the version most people remember (or know). This cover remains her biggest hit, and it’s also remembered for its music video, directed by Spike Jonze, which is made in a Broadway musical style and with everything in slow motion, only resuming normal speed during the chorus. Lucy Woodward’s version was also featured in the 2005 film Ice Princess. The vibe of the song fits that of the protagonists of Birds of Prey (especially Harley Quinn’s emancipation theme), and along with the editing of the trailer, helps enhance all the action happening in it.

Key Release Dates
See also  Birds of Prey Cast Guide: All DC Characters Explained
  • Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020)Release date: Feb 07, 2020
  • Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)Release date: Dec 25, 2020
  • The Batman (2022)Release date: Mar 04, 2022
  • The Suicide Squad (2021)Release date: Aug 06, 2021
  • Black Adam (2022)Release date: Oct 21, 2022
  • DC League of Super-Pets (2022)Release date: Jul 29, 2022
  • Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)Release date: Mar 17, 2023
Fantastic Beasts 3 Ending Explained & Future Setup (In Detail)

About The Author


Adrienne Tyler
(3276 Articles Published)

Adrienne Tyler is a features writer for Screen Rant. She is an Audiovisual Communication graduate who wanted to be a filmmaker, but life had other plans (and it turned out great). Prior to Screen Rant, she wrote for Pop Wrapped, 4 Your Excitement (4YE), and D20Crit, where she was also a regular guest at Netfreaks podcast. She was also a contributor for FanSided’s BamSmackPow and 1428 Elm. Adrienne is very into films and she enjoys a bit of everything: from superhero films to heartbreaking dramas, to low-budget horror films. Every time she manages to commit to a TV show without getting bored, an angel gets its wings.

When she’s not writing, you can find her trying to learn a new language, watching hockey (go Avs!), or wondering what life would have been like had Pushing Daisies, Firefly, and Limitless not been cancelled. Breakfast food is life and coffee is what makes the world go round.

Guillermo del Toro said “hi” to her once. It was great.

More From Adrienne Tyler

See also  Minecraft: How to Spawn a Wither Boss