Civil War Soundtrack 2024: A24’s Civil War is the dystopian action-thriller written and directed by Alex Garland, the Academy Award–nominated filmmaker (Best Adapted Screenplay, 127 Hours) behind Ex Machina, Annihilation, and Men. The film had a limited theatrical release on April 12, 2024, before opening wide across the United States (including IMAX screens) on April 26, 2024. Below is a verified guide to who scored Civil War, the official soundtrack, and where to stream both the film and its music.
Quick Facts
| Title | Civil War (2024) |
| Type | Film |
| Director | Alex Garland |
| Composer(s) | Ben Salisbury & Geoff Barrow |
| Genre | Action, Thriller, War |
| Release Date | April 12, 2024 (limited) / April 26, 2024 (wide, US) |
| Studio | A24 |
| Where to Stream | Max (HBO Max); rent/buy on Prime Video and Apple TV |
Official Synopsis: The film follows a group of journalists traveling across a fractured United States during a brutal civil war, racing to reach Washington, D.C. before government forces fall.
Who Composed the Civil War Soundtrack?
Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow composed the score for Civil War. Barrow (of Portishead and BEAK>) and Salisbury are Alex Garland’s regular collaborators, having also scored Ex Machina (2015), Annihilation (2018), Devs (2020), and Men (2022). Their dark, synth-driven score for Civil War was released as a standalone album, Civil War (Original Score), on August 9, 2024 via A24 Music (also pressed on neon-green vinyl).
Civil War Soundtrack List (Every Song)
Original Score (Ben Salisbury & Geoff Barrow, A24 Music, released August 9, 2024):
- Headshot
- Execution
- Flashback
- Refugees
- Lost
- Aftermath
- Twilight Zone
- Address
- Camp
- Body Pit
- Moving Out
Featured licensed songs heard in the film:
- “Lovefingers” – Silver Apples
- “Rocket USA” – Suicide
- “Dream Baby Dream” – Suicide
- “Breakers Roar” – Sturgill Simpson
Where to Stream Civil War and Its Soundtrack
Civil War began streaming on Max (HBO Max) on September 13, 2024, and is also available to rent or buy in 4K on Prime Video and Apple TV. The official score is streaming on Apple Music and Spotify.
Cast
- Kirsten Dunst as Lee Smith
- Wagner Moura as Joel
- Cailee Spaeny as Jessie Cullen
- Nick Offerman as the President
- Stephen McKinley Henderson as Sammy
Official Trailer: You can also watch the official trailer for the film on YouTube.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Civil War (2024) score?
Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow composed the score. Both are longtime collaborators of director Alex Garland, having also scored Ex Machina, Annihilation, Devs, and Men.
When was the Civil War soundtrack released?
The official score album, Civil War (Original Score), was released on August 9, 2024 via A24 Music, and is available digitally and on vinyl.
Where can I watch Civil War?
Civil War is streaming on Max (HBO Max) and is available to rent or purchase digitally on Prime Video and Apple TV.
Is there a sequel to Civil War?
No direct sequel or prequel has been announced. Alex Garland’s Warfare (2025), co-directed with Ray Mendoza, has been described by critics as a spiritual companion piece to Civil War, but it is not an official follow-up.
What songs are featured in Civil War besides the score?
The film features Silver Apples’ “Lovefingers,” Suicide’s “Rocket USA” and “Dream Baby Dream,” and Sturgill Simpson’s “Breakers Roar” alongside the Salisbury/Barrow score.
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