In the Grey is a 2026 action thriller written and directed by Guy Ritchie, starring Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, Eiza González, Rosamund Pike, Kristofer Hivju, Carlos Bardem, Fisher Stevens, and Emmett J. Scanlan. Produced by C2 and Toff Guy Films and distributed theatrically by Black Bear Pictures, the film follows a covert team of extraction specialists sent to steal back a billion-dollar fortune from a ruthless criminal known as Salazar, in a mission that spirals into an all-out war of strategy and survival.
From here on, the focus shifts entirely to the music behind the mission — the score, the composer, and every confirmed piece of music tied to the film.
In the Grey Soundtrack Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Film Name | In the Grey |
| Director | Guy Ritchie |
| Studio / Production Companies | C2, Toff Guy Films |
| Distributor / Platform | Black Bear Pictures (theatrical release) |
| Film Release Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Composer | Chris Benstead |
| Soundtrack Label | Filmtrax / Atlantic Screen Music |
| Soundtrack Release Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Total Tracks | 17 |
| Runtime | 59 minutes, 20 seconds |
In the Grey Soundtrack Overview
The official In the Grey (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) was released digitally on May 15, 2026, the same day the film opened, through Filmtrax/Atlantic Screen Music. The 17-track album is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, carrying the UPC 820233349819 and listed as a Hi-Res digital album.
The score is built almost entirely around propulsive, rhythm-driven action cues, with track titles pointing to a mix of high-stakes heist sequences, vehicle chases, and confrontations with the film’s antagonist, Salazar. It’s a continuation of the muscular, percussive sound composer Chris Benstead has developed across his string of collaborations with director Guy Ritchie, leaning into the kinetic energy that has defined their previous action thrillers together.
Who Composed the In the Grey Soundtrack?
The score for In the Grey was composed by Chris Benstead (credited as Christopher Benstead), a British composer, arranger, and Academy Award-winning re-recording mixer originally from Kingston upon Hull, England.
Benstead began his career on the technical side of film sound, eventually winning both an Oscar and a BAFTA for his work as re-recording mixer on Alfonso Cuarón’s 2013 film Gravity. He later transitioned into composing, arranging, and producing additional music for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin, working closely with legendary songwriter Alan Menken on both projects and helping re-imagine the Aladdin soundtrack alongside Will Smith.
Benstead is now best known as Guy Ritchie’s go-to composer, scoring nearly every one of the director’s projects since 2019’s The Gentlemen. Their partnership has produced some of the more distinctive action scores of the past several years, including Wrath of Man, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant, and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare — for which Benstead won the IFMCA Award for Best Original Action/Adventure Score. He also scored Ritchie’s Apple TV+ heist adventure Fountain of Youth, earning an HMMA nomination, and the Amazon series Young Sherlock. In the Grey marks his latest score in this ongoing collaboration, with the upcoming Black Bear feature Wife and Dog already lined up as his next project with Ritchie.
In the Grey Official Tracklist
- In the Grey — 4:15
- Spencer Goldstein — 1:31
- Phase One — 5:23
- Backgammon — 3:46
- Two Wheels Not Four — 5:11
- The Penthouse — 2:23
- Take Salazars Jet — 1:55
- Dos Cervezas — 4:07
- Drip Becomes Deluge — 4:11
- Behind the Curtain — 2:08
- Greed Is Like Fire — 2:17
- You Are Grubby — 1:53
- Manos Arriba — 4:53
- Evac Bravo — 3:42
- Jack in the Box — 5:41
- Ram It Janet — 3:50
- Who the F**k Is Mr Salazar — 2:14
Total Runtime: 59:20
Note: This total runtime is independently confirmed — summing all 17 individual track durations produces exactly 59 minutes and 20 seconds, matching the album total published on FMDB.
In the Grey Score Highlights
- “In the Grey” — The title track and longest opening cue on the album, this piece likely establishes the film’s central theme and tone before the mission unfolds.
- “Phase One” — At over five minutes, this is one of the album’s longer cues and likely underscores an early stage of the team’s operation as it moves into motion.
- “Two Wheels Not Four” — The title strongly suggests a motorcycle-based chase or pursuit sequence, distinct from any car-chase cues elsewhere on the record.
- “Manos Arriba” — Spanish for “hands up,” this track likely accompanies a standoff or confrontation scene involving Salazar’s crew.
- “Jack in the Box” — The longest track on the soundtrack at 5:41, its title implies a sudden reveal, trap, or ambush moment in the film’s plot.
- “Who the F**k Is Mr Salazar” — Given the dialogue-style title, this cue likely plays during the film’s formal introduction of its antagonist.
These scene associations are inferred from track titles alone and have not been confirmed against official scene-by-scene documentation. They should be read as likely, not confirmed, placements.
In the Grey Licensed Songs / Needle Drops
- “Silent Assassin” by Tkay Maidza & Flume — A pre-existing 2023 single from Maidza’s album Sweet Justice, confirmed to feature in In the Grey. Its exact scene placement within the film has not yet been documented by any tracked source and remains unconfirmed as of this writing.
No further in-film licensed songs have been confirmed across the sources checked for this article. A trailer-only song appears in promotional material for the film, but per our editorial standard, trailer music is kept separate from confirmed in-film needle drops — see the Source Transparency Report below for details on that discrepancy.
Chris Benstead Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Beauty and the Beast | Additional music (with Alan Menken) |
| 2019 | Aladdin | Additional music, song arrangement/production (with Alan Menken) |
| 2019 | The Gentlemen | Composer |
| 2021 | Wrath of Man | Composer |
| 2021 | Rupture | Composer |
| 2023 | Jericho Ridge | Composer |
| 2023 | Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre | Composer |
| 2023 | Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant | Composer |
| 2024 | The Gentlemen (TV Series) | Composer |
| 2024 | The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare | Composer (IFMCA Award winner) |
| 2025 | Fountain of Youth | Composer (HMMA nomination) |
| 2026 | Young Sherlock | Composer |
| 2026 | In the Grey | Composer |
| TBA | Wife and Dog | Composer (upcoming) |
Where to Listen to the In the Grey Soundtrack?
The full In the Grey (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available to stream and purchase digitally on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, courtesy of Filmtrax/Atlantic Screen Music. All 17 score tracks composed by Chris Benstead are included in the digital release, with no physical or vinyl edition confirmed as of this writing. For more of Benstead and Guy Ritchie’s collaborations, or other current theatrical scores, browse our movie soundtrack hub.
FAQs
Who composed the music for In the Grey (2026)?
The score was composed by Chris Benstead, a longtime collaborator of director Guy Ritchie.
How many tracks are on the In the Grey soundtrack?
The official album contains 17 tracks with a combined runtime of 59 minutes and 20 seconds.
When was the In the Grey soundtrack released?
The soundtrack was released digitally on May 15, 2026, the same day the film opened in theaters.
Where can I stream the In the Grey soundtrack?
The album is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
Are there any licensed songs in In the Grey?
Yes. “Silent Assassin” by Tkay Maidza & Flume is confirmed to appear in the film, though its exact scene placement is not yet documented.
Who else has Chris Benstead worked with besides Guy Ritchie?
Benstead has contributed additional music to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin alongside composer Alan Menken, and won an Oscar and BAFTA as a re-recording mixer on Gravity (2013).
What label released the In the Grey soundtrack?
The album was released by Filmtrax/Atlantic Screen Music.