Pixar’s Coco follows Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez), a boy who dreams of music and lands in the Land of the Dead. Gael García Bernal and Benjamin Bratt lead the voice cast alongside Renée Victor.
The music is a big part of the story. Michael Giacchino wrote the score, and a team of songwriters built the songs around Mexican musical traditions.
The official album from Walt Disney Records gathers 38 tracks, including the Oscar-winning “Remember Me.” Here is everything confirmed about it.
Coco Soundtrack Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Film | Coco |
| Director | Lee Unkrich |
| Studio | Pixar Animation Studios / Walt Disney Pictures |
| Streaming Platform | Disney+ |
| Film Release Date | November 22, 2017 (United States) |
| Score Composer | Michael Giacchino |
| Songwriters | Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Germaine Franco, Adrian Molina |
| Label | Walt Disney Records |
| Album Release Date | November 10, 2017 |
| Total Tracks | 38 |
| Runtime | 79:09 |
Coco Soundtrack Overview
The Coco album is a full-length soundtrack with 11 song tracks followed by 27 score cues. It was released by Walt Disney Records in November 2017, just before the film’s U.S. opening.
The songs lean on Mexican folk and mariachi colors, with a traditional piece, “La Llorona,” included. Giacchino’s cues then carry the emotional weight of the family story.
The album also won over listeners beyond the theater. After “Remember Me” took the Oscar for Best Original Song at the 90th Academy Awards, the album climbed to No. 39 on the Billboard 200.
Who Composed the Coco Soundtrack?
Several writers shaped the music. Giacchino handled the score, while two teams of songwriters created the original songs.
Michael Giacchino
Michael Giacchino is an American composer and one of Pixar’s most trusted musical voices. He won an Academy Award for his score to Up.
His credits include The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Inside Out, Star Trek, Rogue One, and Spider-Man: Homecoming. For Coco, he wrote the 27 score cues that close out the album.
Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez are the songwriting duo behind “Remember Me.” They also wrote “Let It Go” for Frozen, and our Frozen soundtrack guide covers that album in detail.
Their “Remember Me” won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. It appears on the album in several versions, including a lullaby, a reunion, and a duet.
Germaine Franco and Adrian Molina
Germaine Franco is a Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated composer and songwriter. She co-wrote several of the film’s songs with Adrian Molina, who also co-wrote the screenplay.
Together they created “Everyone Knows Juanita,” “Un Poco Loco,” “The World Es Mi Familia,” and “Proud Corazón.”
Coco Official Tracklist
The list below follows the published 38-track album. Tracks 1–11 are songs and song versions, and tracks 12–38 are Giacchino’s score.
- Remember Me – 1:49
- Much Needed Advice – 1:45
- Everyone Knows Juanita – 1:15
- Un Poco Loco – 1:52
- Jálale (Instrumental) – 2:54
- The World Es Mi Familia – 0:50
- Remember Me (Lullaby) – 1:09
- La Llorona – 2:45
- Remember Me (Reunion) – 1:13
- Proud Corazón – 2:03
- Remember Me (Dúo) – 2:46
- Will He Shoemaker? – 3:19
- Shrine and Dash – 1:24
- Miguel’s Got an Axe to Find – 1:18
- The Strum of Destiny – 1:11
- It’s All Relative – 2:38
- Crossing the Marigold Bridge – 1:49
- Dept. of Family Reunions – 2:46
- The Skeleton Key to Escape – 3:04
- The Newbie Skeleton Walk – 1:09
- Adiós Chicharrón – 1:45
- Plaza de la Cruz – 0:22
- Family Doubtings – 2:25
- Taking Sides – 0:57
- Fiesta Espectacular – 0:57
- Fiesta con de la Cruz – 2:34
- I Have a Great-Great-Grandson – 1:15
- A Blessing and a Fessing – 4:46
- Cave Dwelling on the Past – 2:22
- Somos Familia – 2:22
- Reunión Familiar de Rivera – 3:05
- A Family Dysfunction – 2:01
- Grabbing a Photo Opportunity – 1:48
- The Show Must Go On – 2:31
- For Whom the Bell Tolls – 2:03
- A Run for the Ages – 1:50
- One Year Later? – 1:01
- Coco – Día de los Muertos Suite – 5:47
Coco Songs and Performers
The vocal side of the album is built from original songs plus one traditional piece. These are the main performers listed for each track.
| Track | Writers | Performer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Remember Me | Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez | Benjamin Bratt |
| Much Needed Advice | Germaine Franco, Michael Giacchino & Adrian Molina | Benjamin Bratt & Antonio Sol |
| Everyone Knows Juanita | Germaine Franco & Adrian Molina | Gael García Bernal |
| Un Poco Loco | Germaine Franco & Adrian Molina | Gael García Bernal & Anthony Gonzalez |
| Jálale (Instrumental) | Holger Beier, Pat Beier & Camilo Lara | Mexican Institute of Sound |
| The World Es Mi Familia | Germaine Franco & Adrian Molina | Anthony Gonzalez & Antonio Sol |
| Remember Me (Lullaby) | Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez | Gael García Bernal, Gabriella Flores & Libertad García Fonzi |
| La Llorona | Traditional | Antonio Sol & Alanna Ubach |
| Remember Me (Reunion) | Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez | Anthony Gonzalez & Ana Ofelia Murguía |
| Proud Corazón | Germaine Franco & Adrian Molina | Anthony Gonzalez |
| Remember Me (Dúo) | Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez | Miguel feat. Natalia Lafourcade |
Coco Score Highlights
Giacchino’s cues turn the film’s travel between worlds into music. The track titles alone hint at the humor and warmth of his approach.
- “Remember Me” is the album’s centerpiece. It opens the album as a showy stage number and returns later as a gentle lullaby and a tender reunion.
- “Remember Me (Dúo)” is the pop-style closer to the song section, sung by Miguel with Natalia Lafourcade.
- “Jálale (Instrumental)” features Mexican Institute of Sound, the group credited with the track.
- “A Blessing and a Fessing” is the second-longest track on the album at 4:46.
- “Coco – Día de los Muertos Suite” is the longest track at 5:47, and it closes the album as a full-length concert-style suite.
For more Pixar music, see our guides to the Soul soundtrack (2020), the Turning Red soundtrack (2022), and the Luca soundtrack (2021).
Composer Filmography
A look at Michael Giacchino’s work across Pixar and other major franchises.
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Incredibles | Pixar |
| 2007 | Ratatouille | Pixar |
| 2009 | Up | Pixar; Oscar-winning score |
| 2009 | Star Trek | Feature film |
| 2011 | Cars 2 | Pixar |
| 2015 | Inside Out | Pixar |
| 2016 | Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | Feature film |
| 2017 | Spider-Man: Homecoming | Feature film |
| 2017 | Coco | Pixar; score |
| 2018 | Incredibles 2 | Pixar |
| 2022 | The Batman | Feature film |
Since Giacchino also scored Spider-Man: Homecoming, you may like our Spider-Man: Brand New Day soundtrack (2026) guide. For more recent Disney animation music, see the Zootopia 2 soundtrack (2025) and Moana 2 soundtrack.
Where to Listen to the Coco Soundtrack?
The album from Walt Disney Records is available on major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music. The film itself streams on Disney+. You can browse more Disney titles in our Disney soundtrack section.
FAQs
Who composed the Coco soundtrack?
Michael Giacchino composed the score. The original songs were written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Germaine Franco, and Adrian Molina.
How many tracks are on the Coco soundtrack?
The official album has 38 tracks: 11 songs and song versions, followed by 27 score cues. The published runtime is 79:09.
When was the Coco soundtrack released?
Walt Disney Records announced the album for November 10, 2017. The film opened in U.S. theaters on November 22, 2017.
What is the most famous song in Coco?
“Remember Me” is the best-known song. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 90th Academy Awards.
Who sings “Remember Me” in Coco?
Benjamin Bratt sings the main version as Ernesto de la Cruz. Other versions feature Gael García Bernal, Anthony Gonzalez, and the duet with Natalia Lafourcade.
Where can I stream the Coco soundtrack?
You can stream it on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music. The film is available on Disney+.
Does the Coco soundtrack include licensed songs?
The album is made up of original songs, one traditional piece (“La Llorona“), and Giacchino’s score. No separate licensed pop needle drops are listed.