Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Film | Leo |
| Genre | Animated musical comedy |
| Studio | Happy Madison Productions / Netflix Animation |
| Directors | Robert Marianetti, Robert Smigel, David Wachtenheim |
| Lead Voice Cast | Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, Cecily Strong, Jason Alexander |
| Score Composer | Geoff Zanelli |
| Songs By | Robert Smigel, Adam Sandler, and the voice cast |
| Netflix Release Date | November 21, 2023 |
| Soundtrack Release | November 21, 2023 (digital) |
Leo Soundtrack 2023: Leo is an American animated musical comedy directed by Robert Marianetti, Robert Smigel, and David Wachtenheim, produced by Happy Madison Productions for Netflix.
Leo Soundtrack 2023
The voice stars of this animation are Adam Sandler, Heidi Gardner, Stephanie Hsu, Cecily Strong, Rob Schneider, Jackie Sandler, Jason Alexander, Bill Burr, Nicholas Turturro, Sadie Sandler, Nick Swardson, Robert Smigel, Jo Koy, and Sunny Sandler.
The story follows Leo, a weary 74-year-old classroom lizard who has lived in the same Florida terrarium for decades. When Leo learns he may only have one year left to live, he decides to escape and finally enjoy his freedom, getting pulled into the lives of the fifth-grade students who pass through his classroom along the way.
Original Soundtrack List of Leo
- Last Year
- Lizard’s Lament – Adam Sandler
- There’s a Time – Allison Strong & Cecily Strong
- The Talking Song – Sunny Sandler & Adam Sandler
- Dear Drone – Adam Sandler & Robert Smigel
- Extra Time (Not That Great) – Leo Cast, Sadie Sandler, Jason Alexander & Adam Sandler
- Don’t Cry – Adam Sandler
- When It’s Us – Tiffany Topol
- Happy – Cecily Strong & Adam Sandler
- When I Was Ten – Leo Cast
- Last Year (Reprise) – Leo Cast
- When It’s Us (End Credits) – Tiffany Topol
- Escape from Eli’s
- Do All Lizards Talk?
- Magic Land Park
- Hug-Off Spray
- Eli and Leo Bond
- Meet Leo
- Summer’s House
- Escape from Summer
- I Choose the Lizard!
- Leo Exposed
- History Fair
- Leo’s Missing
- Field Trip
- Malkin Confesses
- Alligator Problem
- Long Live Leo
- Charlotte’s Web
Additional Film Music of Leo Soundtrack 2023
- Watch Me Burn – Silentó: This licensed track plays on the radio during the scene where Mrs. Malkin drives the class to Magic Land Park.
- Teenage Feeling – Tiffany Topol: This song was released in 2022 from the album Sophomore Effort.
Note: earlier versions of this page listed additional licensed songs here (including tracks credited to V.I.C., Jax Jones, Galantis, and Corey J) that we could not verify against any official Leo soundtrack or scene-credit source. They’ve been removed rather than repeated as unconfirmed information.
Trailer Song of Leo
- Take Me Home Tonight – Eddie Money: Featured in the official trailer, the song was released in 1986 from the album Can’t Hold Back and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
- More Than a Feeling – Boston: Featured in the teaser trailer, this song was released in the year 1976 from the album Boston.
The original soundtrack of this film, featuring Geoff Zanelli’s score alongside the original songs, is available to stream or shop at Amazon and Apple Music stores.
Official Trailer
Leo Soundtrack 2023: You can also watch the film’s official trailer on YouTube, where you can get a glimpse of the story and characters. The film premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June 2023 before streaming on Netflix from November 21, 2023.
(External Link of Leo Soundtrack 2023: Film Music Reporter, Soundtrack Tracklist)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Leo (2023) soundtrack?
Geoff Zanelli composed the film’s original score. The original songs were written by co-director Robert Smigel and performed by the voice cast, including Adam Sandler.
When was Leo released on Netflix?
Leo premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June 2023 and began streaming on Netflix on November 21, 2023.
What is the most well-known song from Leo?
“Lizard’s Lament,” performed by Adam Sandler as the title character, is one of the film’s signature original songs.
Is “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” in the movie Leo?
Not quite — the Silentó song actually used in Leo is “Watch Me Burn,” which plays on the radio during a school bus scene, not his earlier hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae).”
Where can I stream the Leo soundtrack?
The soundtrack, released digitally alongside the film on November 21, 2023, is available on Netflix, Amazon Music, and Apple Music.
Related reading: Netflix Soundtracks | Streaming hub