Danny Boyle’s Ink dramatizes Rupert Murdoch’s 1969 takeover of The Sun newspaper, starring Jack O’Connell as editor Larry Lamb, Guy Pearce as Murdoch, and Claire Foy as a fictionalized reporter composite, Jules Davies.
The film’s score comes from Daniel Pemberton, reuniting with Boyle for the first time since Steve Jobs (2015). Critics who caught it at Venice also note a liberal use of period rock and post-punk needle drops, though specific songs haven’t been named yet.
Ink had its world premiere as the opening film of the Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2026. It opens in U.S. theaters December 11, 2026, then arrives on Netflix in the U.S. and Latin America on January 8, 2027 — worth noting since the streaming debut technically lands in the new year.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Ink (2026) |
| Type | Movie |
| Composer | Daniel Pemberton |
| Director | Danny Boyle |
| Release Date | December 11, 2026 (U.S. theatrical); January 8, 2027 (Netflix) |
| Studio / Platform | House Productions, Media Res, StudioCanal |
| Where to Stream | Netflix (U.S. & Latin America, from January 8, 2027) |
Ink Soundtrack Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Film | Ink (2026) |
| Director | Danny Boyle |
| Screenplay | James Graham (based on his own stage play) |
| Studio / Production | House Productions, Media Res, StudioCanal |
| Distributor | Netflix (U.S. & Latin America streaming), StudioCanal (UK theatrical) |
| Theatrical Release | December 11, 2026 (U.S.) |
| Netflix Release Date | January 8, 2027 (U.S. & Latin America) |
| Runtime (Film) | 116 minutes |
| Composer | Daniel Pemberton |
| Label | Pending — no soundtrack label announced |
| Album Release Date | Pending |
| Total Tracks | Pending |
Ink Soundtrack Overview
No official soundtrack album has been announced yet for Ink. Film Music Reporter, which tracks upcoming score releases, confirmed the composer assignment on July 16, 2026 but has not listed an album since.
Reviews out of Venice consistently describe a distinctive musical approach: The Hollywood Reporter called it a mix of “post-punk, electro-pop and indie rock that thumbs its nose at period accuracy,” while other outlets noted a soundtrack of period rock and punk tracks layered under Pemberton’s score. None of these reviews name specific songs, so a confirmed licensed-song list isn’t available yet.
This section will be updated once Netflix Music or another label announces the album.
Who Composed the Ink Soundtrack?
Daniel Pemberton is a British composer known for genre-hopping scores across comedy, animation, and drama. He’s a three-time Golden Globe nominee and was named Film Composer of the Year at the World Soundtrack Awards in 2021.
Ink marks his first collaboration with Danny Boyle since Steve Jobs (2015), for which Pemberton earned a Golden Globe nomination. His other frequent director partnerships include Guy Ritchie (The Man from U.N.C.L.E.) and Aaron Sorkin (Molly’s Game, The Trial of the Chicago 7).
Pemberton is also known for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its sequel Across the Spider-Verse, the two Enola Holmes films, and 2025’s Materialists.
Ink Official Tracklist
No tracklist exists yet, since no soundtrack album has been announced. Individual score cue titles are unconfirmed at this time.
This section will be updated as soon as a tracklist becomes available.
Score Highlights
Because no music from the film has been released, individual cues can’t be verified or described yet. Reviewers have generally characterized the score as heavy on churning, industrial textures that underscore the film’s newsroom-and-printing-press setting, working alongside sound design by Johnnie Burn.
This section will be filled in with named tracks once the score is released.
Ink Licensed Songs / Needle Drops
Multiple reviews from the film’s Venice premiere describe a soundtrack built from period-appropriate rock, post-punk, and electro-pop tracks used deliberately “against” the 1969–70s setting, but trade press hasn’t published a specific tracklist.
One placement can be identified directly from the trailer itself: the official teaser (released September 2, 2026) opens with “Something’s Gonna Happen” by SPRINTS, the Irish post-punk band — matching the film’s “post-punk” musical identity noted in reviews. This hasn’t yet been indexed by Tunefind, WhatSong, or SeekerTune, which is typical lag for a trailer this recent, but it’s independently confirmed by direct audio/lyric identification rather than a database listing.
No other in-film needle drops have been named yet. This section will be updated as more are confirmed by trade press or the tracking databases.
Daniel Pemberton Filmography (Selected)
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Steve Jobs | Danny Boyle | Golden Globe nomination |
| 2015 | The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | Guy Ritchie | — |
| 2017 | Molly’s Game | Aaron Sorkin | — |
| 2018 | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse | — | — |
| 2020 | The Trial of the Chicago 7 | Aaron Sorkin | Netflix |
| 2020 | Enola Holmes | Harry Bradbeer | — |
| 2022 | Amsterdam | David O. Russell | — |
| 2022 | Enola Holmes 2 | Harry Bradbeer | — |
| 2023 | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse | — | — |
| 2023 | Ferrari | Michael Mann | — |
| 2025 | Materialists | Celine Song | A24 Music |
| 2026 | Masters of the Universe | — | Lakeshore Records |
| 2026 | Ink | Danny Boyle | Upcoming |
Where to Listen to the Ink Soundtrack?
No album is available to stream yet. Once a soundtrack is confirmed, it will most likely follow Pemberton’s usual release pattern on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. This guide will be updated with direct links as soon as one is released.
Related reading: For more upcoming and recent film scores, browse our Movie Soundtrack hub, check what’s new on Netflix, or see Daniel Pemberton’s other 2026 score for Masters of the Universe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Ink (2026) soundtrack?
Daniel Pemberton, confirmed by Film Music Reporter on July 16, 2026.
Has a soundtrack album been released for Ink?
No. As of this writing, no label, tracklist, or release date has been announced.
When does Ink come to Netflix?
January 8, 2027, in the U.S. and Latin America — after a U.S. theatrical run starting December 11, 2026.
Is this Daniel Pemberton’s first time working with Danny Boyle?
No. They previously collaborated on Steve Jobs (2015), which earned Pemberton a Golden Globe nomination.
Does Ink use licensed songs alongside the score?
Yes. Reviews from its Venice premiere describe a soundtrack of period rock, post-punk, and electro-pop. One confirmed placement: the official teaser trailer opens with “Something’s Gonna Happen” by SPRINTS.
What is Ink about?
It dramatizes Rupert Murdoch’s 1969 acquisition of The Sun newspaper and its transformation into a mass-market tabloid, based on James Graham’s stage play.
Where can I stream the Ink soundtrack?
Nowhere yet — no album has been released. This guide will be updated once one is confirmed.