Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire is Zack Snyder’s Netflix sci-fi epic, originally conceived as a single film before being split into two parts. It follows a peaceful settlement on the edge of a distant moon that turns to a mysterious stranger among its villagers for protection when a tyrannical ruling force threatens to destroy them. As of 2026, both halves of Snyder’s saga have released — Part One (2023) and Part Two: The Scargiver (2024) — along with extended, R-rated director’s cuts, with a possible third installment still unconfirmed by Netflix.
Quick Facts
| Director | Zack Snyder |
| Writers | Zack Snyder, Shay Hatten, Kurt Johnstad |
| Cast | Sofia Boutella, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Djimon Hounsou, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher, Charlie Hunnam |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi |
| Release Date | Limited theatrical: December 15, 2023; Netflix streaming: December 21–22, 2023 |
| Studio/Platform | Netflix |
| Composer | Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL) |
| Sequel | Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver (April 19, 2024) |
The film had a limited one-week theatrical release in select 70mm cinemas from December 15–21, 2023 (including the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles, the Paris Theater in New York, TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto, and the Prince Charles Cinema in London) before streaming globally on Netflix on December 21 (10pm ET in the US) and December 22 internationally.
Who Composed the Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire Score?
Tom Holkenborg, better known by his stage name Junkie XL (or JXL), is a Dutch composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who has scored Zack Snyder’s films since 300: Rise of an Empire (2014), continuing through Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021), and Army of the Dead (2021). For Rebel Moon, Holkenborg described his approach as an “advanced score with futuristic elements” that stays grounded and earthy, reflecting the story’s agrarian opening setting; he used simple instrumentation and vocals to underscore each character’s individual journey. The score was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London between August and October 2023, and Holkenborg also composed the music for Part Two.
Every Song (Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire Soundtrack)
| # | Track | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prologue Antiphony | 2:15 |
| 2 | The Wolf Who Became a Woman | 2:00 |
| 3 | Scar Tissue | 6:25 |
| 4 | Pueri Salvatoris | 2:37 |
| 5 | Horselore | 2:48 |
| 6 | A Call to Courage | 5:52 |
| 7 | Ogumo (Cruel Mother) | 6:13 |
| 8 | My Life for Hers | 3:32 |
| 9 | The Weight of Lions | 2:33 |
| 10 | The Burning Mountain | 4:07 |
| 11 | A Child of War | 1:41 |
| 12 | The Salt of Sarrow | 8:41 |
| 13 | Little Knives | 2:15 |
| 14 | A Good Place to Die | 5:27 |
| 15 | Longhouse Dinner (performed by Allison Crowe) | – |
The 15-track score album was released digitally by Netflix Music on December 15, 2023, with the track “A Call to Courage” issued as an advance single on November 24, 2023.
Where to Stream Rebel Moon: Part One
Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire is streaming on Netflix. The full score is available on Apple Music and Spotify under the title Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film). For more sci-fi and Netflix original soundtracks, visit our movie soundtrack hub.
Rebel Moon Franchise Status (2026 Update)
Both halves of Snyder’s saga have now released: Part One: A Child of Fire (2023) and Part Two: The Scargiver (April 19, 2024), both scored by Holkenborg. Extended, R-rated director’s cuts — retitled Chapter One: Chalice of Blood and Chapter Two: Curse of Forgiveness — were released together on Netflix on August 2, 2024, adding roughly an hour of new footage per film. As of 2026, Netflix has not officially greenlit a third Rebel Moon film; Snyder has said he has outlines plotted for further chapters and remains interested in continuing the story, but is currently focused on other Netflix projects.
Official Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Rebel Moon: Part One score?
Tom Holkenborg, known professionally as Junkie XL, composed the score, continuing his longtime collaboration with director Zack Snyder.
When was Rebel Moon: Part One released?
It had a limited theatrical release starting December 15, 2023, followed by a Netflix streaming release on December 21 (US) and December 22 (internationally), 2023.
Has Rebel Moon: Part Two been released?
Yes. Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver released on Netflix on April 19, 2024, followed by extended director’s cuts of both films on August 2, 2024.
Is there a Rebel Moon: Part Three?
As of 2026, Netflix has not officially greenlit a third film. Zack Snyder has said he has story outlines ready and would like to continue, but there’s no confirmed release date.
Where can I listen to the Rebel Moon: Part One soundtrack?
The 15-track score by Junkie XL is available on Apple Music, Spotify, and other platforms under the title “Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film).”
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