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Released as an exclusive single on June 22, 2021, "Rain" serves as the primary track for the film's official "Rain" trailer . Director James Gunn described the song as piercing the "emotional heart" of the movie, and it plays during a key scene where Bloodsport, Rick Flag, and Peacemaker escape a military convoy. Musical Review & Composition

"Rain" refers to the leading theme song for James Gunn’s 2021 film The Suicide Squad , performed by alt-rocker and singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez . rain_from_the_suicide_squad

grandson described the track as a "theme song for making sense of personal tragedy," aiming to offer reassurance through difficult times. Released as an exclusive single on June 22,

The song blends alt-rock energy with melodic vocals, fitting the film's zany and hyperviolent aesthetic. grandson described the track as a "theme song

Critics and fans largely praised the song for its synergy with Gunn's directorial style. Reviews noted that the soundtrack, much like Gunn's work on Guardians of the Galaxy , was used effectively to ground the movie's chaotic action in specific emotional beats. Some fans have even humorously pointed out that the song should have played during the film's literal "rain scene" (a visual homage to the 1999 film Mystery Men ). The Suicide Squad REVIEW 2021

The clip uses neon-lit visuals interspersed with footage of Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn. Critical Reception

The official music video features grandson and Jessie Reyez in a parallel narrative to the film.