The DC Universe’s second chapter arrives with a musical identity as unconventional as its lead. Supergirl, the 2026 Warner Bros. Pictures release directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El alongside Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, Jason Momoa, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and David Corenswet, is built around a darker, road-movie sensibility — and its soundtrack reflects that spirit completely. The film’s music combines a sweeping original score with an eclectic collection of indie needle drops, delivering one of the most distinctive sonic packages in the modern superhero genre. This article covers everything confirmed about the Supergirl (2026) soundtrack — composer, tracklist, licensed songs, and where to stream.
Supergirl Soundtrack (2026) — At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Film Title | Supergirl |
| Director | Craig Gillespie |
| Screenplay | Ana Nogueira |
| Studio / Production | DC Studios / Troll Court Entertainment / The Safran Company |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Theatrical Release | June 26, 2026 (United States) |
| Composer | Claudia Sarne |
| Music Supervisor | Susan Jacobs |
| Soundtrack Label | WaterTower Music |
| Album Release Date | June 26, 2026 (Digital); Vinyl 2LP & CD on pre-order |
| Total Score Tracks | 19 |
| Score Runtime | 49:31 |
| UPC | 794043227493 |
Supergirl (2026) Soundtrack Overview
The Supergirl original motion picture soundtrack was released by WaterTower Music on June 26, 2026 — the same day as the film’s U.S. theatrical debut. The digital version became available immediately on all major streaming and download platforms, with a 2LP vinyl pressing and a CD edition made available for pre-order simultaneously.
The album features 19 score cues composed by Claudia Sarne, running a total of 49 minutes and 31 seconds. A first track from the album — the “Supergirl Suite” — was released publicly in early June 2026 ahead of the full drop, per Film Music Reporter. The score was produced by Sarne and Nick Chuba, with orchestrations handled by James Shearman and Martin Higgins. Shearman also served as conductor, with Thomas Bowes as concertmaster and Ben Parry as choir master. The London Voices choir contributed to the album, and mixing was handled by Kirsty Whalley and Peter Cobbin.
The film’s tone — raw, galactic, and punk-edged — carries directly into the music. In a statement accompanying the official soundtrack release via BusinessWire, Sarne described the experience of scoring the film as demanding the full range of her compositional palette, from electronic textures to orchestral writing and introspective piano work. The score complements an equally wide-ranging selection of licensed needle drops, confirmed by NME and SeekerTune, that lean heavily into indie rock, jazz, Afrobeat, and K-pop.
Who Composed the Supergirl (2026) Soundtrack?
Claudia Sarne
The Supergirl score was ultimately composed by Claudia Sarne — though the path to her assignment was unusually turbulent. Ramin Djawadi (Game of Thrones, Iron Man) was initially announced as the film’s composer in December 2025. He was replaced in February 2026 by Tom Holkenborg (a.k.a. Junkie XL), the frequent Zack Snyder collaborator known for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Then, in March 2026, Holkenborg was in turn replaced by Sarne — who completed the score and delivered the finished album in time for the June 26 release, per Wikipedia and the DC Universe Fandom wiki.
Claudia Sarne is a British-American composer whose career spans over two decades of film and television scoring. According to the official WaterTower Music press release issued via BusinessWire, she was born in Los Angeles to British parents and raised in London, where she began studying piano at an early age under renowned Romanian pianist Carola Grindea. She started writing songs and producing electronic music as a teenager, eventually co-founding the London rock band 12 Rounds in 1995 alongside her husband, Atticus Ross (of Nine Inch Nails), and his brother Leopold Ross.
It was a chance connection that pulled Sarne into film scoring. A copy of 12 Rounds’ music reached director Allen Hughes, who was then assembling composers for the television series Touching Evil (2004). Hughes brought the trio aboard, and that collaboration opened the door to feature film work. The trio’s most prominent early credit together was the action film The Book of Eli (2010), which marked a breakthrough moment for Sarne’s composing career and earned her a Black Reel Award nomination for Best Original Score.
Her subsequent work spanned television and film across multiple genres. She co-scored Broken City (2013) and Triple 9 (2016), collaborated on Earthquake Bird (2019) and Dispatches from Elsewhere (2020), and contributed to multiple episodes of Netflix’s Black Mirror anthology series. It was Shining Girls (2022) on Apple TV+, however, that marked her full establishment as a solo composer. The Apple TV+ series, starring Elisabeth Moss, earned significant critical attention for Sarne’s taut, brooding score.
With Supergirl, Sarne becomes, per the WaterTower Music press release, the first woman to score a DC feature film — a landmark credit in the franchise’s history. Her musical sensibility, described in the same press release as blending electronic textures, orchestral writing, and innovative sound design, is well-suited to the film’s hybrid tone. Her stated influences include Nina Simone, David Bowie, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Kraftwerk, punk, reggae, and hip-hop — a range that threads directly into the needle drop curation as well.
Claudia Sarne — Composer Filmography
| Year | Title | Medium | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Touching Evil | TV Series | Co-scored with Atticus Ross & Leopold Ross |
| 2010 | The Book of Eli | Feature Film | Co-scored with Atticus Ross & Leopold Ross; Black Reel Award nomination |
| 2011 | Días de Gracia | Feature Film | Silver Ariel Award & Guadalajara Mayahuel Award winner |
| 2012 | End of Watch | Feature Film | |
| 2013 | Broken City | Feature Film | |
| 2016 | Triple 9 | Feature Film | |
| 2016 | Outcast | TV Series (AMC) | |
| 2017 | The Defiant Ones | Documentary (HBO) | With Allen Hughes |
| 2019 | Earthquake Bird | Feature Film (Netflix) | |
| 2019 | A Million Little Pieces | Feature Film | |
| 2020 | Dispatches from Elsewhere | TV Series (AMC) | |
| 2020–present | Black Mirror | TV Series (Netflix) | Multiple episodes |
| 2022 | Shining Girls | TV Series (Apple TV+) | Solo composer |
| 2023 | Dear Mama | Documentary Series | |
| 2024 | Lost in the Jungle | Feature Film | |
| 2025 | Love + War | Documentary | Award-winning |
| 2025–2026 | The Yogurt Shop Murders | TV Series | |
| 2026 | Supergirl | Feature Film | First woman to score a DC feature |
Sources: WaterTower Music / BusinessWire official press release, Spotify artist biography, Film Music Reporter, FMDB, Spitfire Audio.
Supergirl (2026) — Official Score Tracklist
The following tracklist is verified from FMDB and Film Music Reporter, both of which received official album details from WaterTower Music.
| # | Track Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Supergirl Suite | 3:05 |
| 2 | Bar Fight | 2:50 |
| 3 | Krypton Destroyed | 1:53 |
| 4 | Argo, Pt. 1 | 2:31 |
| 5 | Argo, Pt. 2 | 2:59 |
| 6 | Cat and Mouse Hunt | 3:01 |
| 7 | Silent Scream | 1:29 |
| 8 | Lobo | 2:56 |
| 9 | Krem | 2:27 |
| 10 | The Battle | 2:28 |
| 11 | Flying Through Space | 2:15 |
| 12 | Sklarian Raiders | 3:00 |
| 13 | Vigilantes (Space Cowgirls) | 2:30 |
| 14 | The Cave | 3:14 |
| 15 | Supergirl | 2:58 |
| 16 | Poisoned | 2:56 |
| 17 | Ruthye | 2:16 |
| 18 | Clark’s Apartment | 1:38 |
| 19 | Reunited | 3:05 |
| Total Runtime | 49:31 |
Sources: FMDB (fmdb.net), Film Music Reporter (filmmusicreporter.com)
Supergirl (2026) Score Highlights
The Supergirl score opens with “Supergirl Suite” (3:05), which functions as the film’s primary musical statement and was also selected as the advance release track in June 2026, suggesting WaterTower Music and the filmmakers considered it the most representative distillation of Sarne’s approach. As the album’s first cue, it establishes the thematic language that runs through the rest of the score.
“Krypton Destroyed” (1:53) is among the shortest tracks on the album, but its title places it at a pivotal emotional point — likely scoring Kara’s traumatic backstory, in which she watched Krypton’s survivors die while living on a fragment of the destroyed planet. The film, per Wikipedia, grounds Kara’s jaded personality in that specific childhood loss, making this cue a likely cornerstone of the dramatic setup.
The two-part “Argo” sequence — “Argo, Pt. 1” (2:31) and “Argo, Pt. 2” (2:59) — appears to be tied to Argo City, the Kryptonian settlement where Kara’s parents, Zor-El and Alura In-Ze, reside. Together they form the longest continuous thematic stretch on the album, suggesting an extended sequence built around Kara’s Kryptonian heritage.
“The Cave” (3:14) is the longest individual cue on the album and likely scores a significant dramatic beat — possibly a confrontation or a moment of high narrative tension, given its placement deep in the tracklist.
“Lobo” (2:56) and “Krem” (2:27) read as character-specific cues. The film features Jason Momoa as the alien mercenary Lobo and Matthias Schoenaerts as the pirate villain Krem of the Yellow Hills — and dedicated musical identity tracks for both figures are consistent with Sarne’s approach to character scoring across her television work.
“Ruthye” (2:16) offers what is likely an emotionally grounded, quieter moment for Eve Ridley’s character, Ruthye Marye Knoll, whose quest for vengeance forms the film’s central journey. “Clark’s Apartment” (1:38) is the album’s shortest cue and, based on its title, likely corresponds to the scene involving David Corenswet’s Superman — a moment the film’s production materials confirmed would appear.
“Vigilantes (Space Cowgirls)” (2:30) stands out by title as a distinctive, likely playful or action-driven piece — its name suggesting the outlaw-adjacent energy that director Craig Gillespie described when comparing the film to road movie and western influences such as True Grit and Logan, per Wikipedia.
The album closes with “Reunited” (3:05), which mirrors the opening suite in length and rounds out the album’s emotional arc on what the title implies is a note of resolution.
In her statement for the official press release, Sarne described the Supergirl score as ranging across dirty synth bass lines, large-scale orchestral writing, and mournful solo piano — a description borne out by the album’s track-level shifts in character and scale.
Supergirl (2026) — Licensed Songs and Needle Drops
Supergirl was confirmed ahead of release to feature a substantial needle drop selection leaning into the film’s punky, countercultural energy. The complete in-film song list was published by NME on June 23, 2026, and independently verified by SeekerTune. The confirmed in-film licensed tracks are listed below.
Note on scene context: As of publication date (June 27, 2026), specific scene-level placement for the majority of these tracks has not been confirmed by any indexed source. SeekerTune lists all cues as pending community contribution. Where scene context is available or inferable from confirmed production information, it is noted with appropriate hedging.
Note on trailer songs: Blondie’s “Call Me” (used in the official teaser) and Jimmy Ruffin’s “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” (used in the official trailer) are confirmed trailer-only placements per SeekerTune and do not have confirmed in-film use.
| # | Song Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | “This Summer” | Sleigh Bells | In-film use confirmed (NME, SeekerTune) |
| 2 | “Le Temps De L’Amour” | Françoise Hardy | In-film use confirmed (NME, SeekerTune) |
| 3 | “Catch These Fists” | Wet Leg | In-film use confirmed (NME, SeekerTune) |
| 4 | “Silver Lining” | Rilo Kiley | In-film use confirmed (NME, SeekerTune) |
| 5 | “Satin In A Coffin” | Modest Mouse | In-film use confirmed (NME, SeekerTune) |
| 6 | “Smile” | Wolf Alice | In-film use confirmed (NME, SeekerTune) |
| 7 | “(I’ve Got) Trouble In Mind” | The Limiñanas | In-film use confirmed (NME, SeekerTune) |
| 8 | “What Are We” | Winnie Ama | In-film use confirmed (NME, SeekerTune) |
| 9 | “Girl From Ipanema” | Antônio Carlos Jobim | In-film use confirmed (NME, SeekerTune) |
| 10 | “Cheek To Cheek” | Ella Fitzgerald | In-film use confirmed (NME, SeekerTune) |
| 11 | “Safeword” | Halsey | In-film use confirmed (NME, SeekerTune) |
| 12 | “Care” | Hana Vu | In-film use confirmed (NME, SeekerTune) |
| 13 | “Roforofo Fight” | Fela Kuti | In-film use confirmed (NME, SeekerTune) |
| 14 | “Don’t Speak (I Came To Make A Bang!)” | Eagles Of Death Metal | In-film use confirmed (NME, SeekerTune) |
| 15 | “The Middle” | Kelty Greye & KidMotel | In-film use confirmed (NME, SeekerTune) |
| 16 | “Superman – Main Theme” | John Williams | Likely plays during David Corenswet’s Superman appearance, consistent with the score cue “Clark’s Apartment” |
| 17 | “Celebration (Supergirl Ver.)” | LE SSERAFIM | Custom version created for the film; placement scene unconfirmed |
Music supervision across the film’s needle drop selections was handled by Susan Jacobs, per FMDB and SeekerTune.
The diversity of the needle drop list is notable. Alongside contemporary indie rock acts — Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, Sleigh Bells, Halsey — the film draws from Françoise Hardy’s 1960s French yé-yé pop, Ella Fitzgerald’s jazz standards, Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat, and Antônio Carlos Jobim’s bossa nova. NME attributed the playlist’s punky character to the film’s broader tonal approach. NME also reported that the creative team attempted to license Björk’s “It’s Oh So Quiet” for the film but was ultimately unsuccessful in securing the rights.
Where to Listen to the Supergirl Soundtrack (2026)
Supergirl is currently playing in theaters worldwide via Warner Bros. Pictures, with no streaming premiere date confirmed at time of publication. The Supergirl (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Claudia Sarne is available now on all major digital platforms — including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music — released June 26, 2026 by WaterTower Music. Physical editions, including a 2LP vinyl pressing and a CD, are available for pre-order through major music retailers.
Supergirl (2026) Soundtrack — FAQs
Who composed the Supergirl (2026) score?
The score was composed by Claudia Sarne. She is a British-American composer best known for Shining Girls (Apple TV+), The Book of Eli, Black Mirror, and Triple 9. With Supergirl, she became the first woman to score a DC feature film.
Were other composers involved before Claudia Sarne?
Yes. Ramin Djawadi was the original composer announced in December 2025. He was replaced in February 2026 by Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL), who was then replaced by Sarne in March 2026. All three composer changes were reported by Wikipedia and the DC Universe Fandom wiki.
How many tracks are on the Supergirl score album?
The official score album contains 19 tracks with a total runtime of 49 minutes and 31 seconds, as verified by FMDB and Film Music Reporter.
When and where was the Supergirl (2026) soundtrack released?
The album was released digitally on June 26, 2026 by WaterTower Music, available on all major streaming and download platforms. Vinyl (2LP) and CD versions are available for pre-order.
What licensed songs appear in Supergirl (2026)?
NME and SeekerTune confirmed 17 licensed needle drops in the film, including tracks by Wet Leg, Sleigh Bells, Wolf Alice, Halsey, Rilo Kiley, Modest Mouse, Ella Fitzgerald, Fela Kuti, and LE SSERAFIM, among others. The music supervisor is Susan Jacobs.
Does Supergirl (2026) use John Williams’ Superman theme?
Yes. John Williams’ “Superman – Main Theme” from the 1978 Superman: The Movie is confirmed as an in-film needle drop, per NME and SeekerTune. Its placement likely corresponds to the appearance of David Corenswet’s Clark Kent / Superman.
What is the “Supergirl Suite” and where can I hear it?
“Supergirl Suite” (3:05) is the opening track on the score album and was released as the first advance track from the soundtrack in early June 2026. It is available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major digital platforms via WaterTower Music.