Kirill Sokolov’s blood-soaked horror-comedy They Will Kill You arrived in theaters on March 27, 2026, sending ex-convict Asia Reaves (Zazie Beetz) into a Manhattan high-rise called The Virgil, where a cult of immortal residents — including Myha’la, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette — turn housekeeping into a fight for survival. Beyond the gore and dark comedy, the film’s music does a lot of heavy lifting, pairing an aggressive synth-and-orchestra score with a handful of pointed licensed needle drops. Here’s everything confirmed about the soundtrack, from the composer’s approach to the full official tracklist and every song featured on screen.
They Will Kill You Soundtrack Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Film | They Will Kill You |
| Director | Kirill Sokolov |
| Studio/Production | Nocturna, New Line Cinema, Domain Entertainment |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Platform | Theatrical (streaming on HBO Max from April 28, 2026) |
| Theatrical Release Date | March 27, 2026 (US) |
| Composer | Carlos Rafael Rivera |
| Label | WaterTower Music |
| Album Release Date | March 20, 2026 |
| Total Tracks | 15 |
| Album Runtime | 34:56 |
| Film Runtime | 1h 34m |
They Will Kill You Soundtrack Overview
The official They Will Kill You (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) was released digitally by WaterTower Music on March 20, 2026, a week ahead of the film’s wide theatrical debut. The album runs 15 tracks and just under 35 minutes, and was made available in a Digital Album Hi-Res format across major streaming services, including Apple Music and Spotify.
Composer Carlos Rafael Rivera built the score around a blend of aggressive synthesizer work, acoustic and electric guitars, and sweeping orchestral cues, aiming to match the film’s hyper-violent energy while still preserving an emotional undercurrent beneath the chaos. A vinyl edition of the soundtrack is planned through Waxwork Records, though a firm release date for that physical pressing had not been confirmed at the time of writing.
Who Composed the They Will Kill You Soundtrack?
Carlos Rafael Rivera is a Grammy Award winner and three-time Primetime Emmy winner whose scoring career spans film, television, and the concert stage. Born in 1970, Rivera is an American composer based in Guatemala who earned a Bachelor of Music in Composition from Florida International University before completing a Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, studying under Donald Crockett and Stephen Hartke. He has described himself as a protégé of composer Randy Newman.
Rivera first drew major industry attention with his score for A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014), which was longlisted for Best Original Score at the 87th Academy Awards. His profile rose further with Netflix’s Godless, which earned him his first Primetime Emmy, followed by The Queen’s Gambit, which brought him a second Emmy, his first Grammy, a Hollywood Music in Media Award, and two International Film Music Critics Association Awards. More recently, his work on Apple TV+’s Lessons in Chemistry earned him a third Primetime Emmy, and his title theme for Netflix’s Dept. Q brought a fifth Emmy nomination. Rivera also chairs the Media Scoring and Production Department at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music.
For They Will Kill You, Rivera has said that working with director Kirill Sokolov pushed him outside his usual comfort zone. According to the film’s official soundtrack press release, Sokolov encouraged Rivera to abandon restraint in favor of a bolder, more confrontational sound, which led Rivera to rework what began as a delicate, piano-driven “ghost story” opening into the more aggressive synth-based themes that anchor the score.
They Will Kill You Official Tracklist
The complete 15-track album, verified via FMDB’s direct release listing, runs as follows:
| # | Track Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sisters | 1:36 |
| 2 | The Dad | 2:00 |
| 3 | Maria Reeves | 1:56 |
| 4 | The Walls | 2:06 |
| 5 | The Mirror | 2:09 |
| 6 | The Eyeball | 1:47 |
| 7 | Asia Reeves | 1:47 |
| 8 | The Virgil | 2:45 |
| 9 | The Rescue | 3:12 |
| 10 | The Chase | 1:24 |
| 11 | The Fire | 1:28 |
| 12 | The Pig | 3:46 |
| 13 | The Immortal | 1:56 |
| 14 | The Fight | 2:20 |
| 15 | The End Credit Suite | 4:44 |
Total Runtime: 34:56
Score Highlights
A few cues stand out as the backbone of Rivera’s approach to the film:
- “The Sisters” and “The Immortal” — Rivera has confirmed these themes began as a delicate, piano-based “ghost story” idea before being reworked into more aggressive, synth-driven pieces to suit the film’s tone.
- “Maria Reeves” — Named for Asia’s sister, this cue blends guitar textures with electronic elements, likely underscoring the more intimate, relationship-driven moments between the two siblings.
- “The Fight” — Confirmed as the cue built for the film’s action sequences, using fast, intense rhythms designed to match the movie’s brutal set pieces.
- “The Pig” and “The Rescue” — The two longest cues on the album aside from the finale, their extended runtimes suggest they likely score major set-piece sequences, though this placement is an inference from track length and title rather than a confirmed scene breakdown.
- “The End Credit Suite” — Confirmed via the official press rollout as the closing suite, and at 4:44 the longest track on the album, tying together the score’s musical themes over the credits.
They Will Kill You Licensed Songs / Needle Drops
Beyond Rivera’s score, the film features a distinct set of licensed songs. Scene placements below are drawn from WhatSong’s timestamped listings; two songs confirmed by NME as part of the film’s music did not have a scene description available at the time of research and are marked as such.
| Song | Artist | Scene Context |
|---|---|---|
| “Wepa” | Wasel | Asia and young Maria discuss travel while browsing a shop |
| “Bloody Samurai” | RZA feat. Black Knights, Dexter Wiggles, and Thea Van Seijen | Asia fights with Sharon and Bob |
| “Akuma” | Surface Patrol | Asia goes after Bob in the hallway |
| “I’m Alive” | Johnny Thunder | Dismembered bodies reassemble themselves |
| “Lose Your Soul” | Dead Man’s Bones | Asia escapes the room |
| “Wish” | Anna Calvi | Asia and Sharon crawl through a narrow subfloor |
| “Crazy” (Safari Riot Remix) | Doechii | Asia fights through a mob to reach Maria |
| “Cleopatra” | Nova Twins | Newly immortal Asia’s final battle against the cult |
| “Majesty” | Apashe and Wasiu | Asia burns the pig’s head |
| “What Happens When You Turn the Devil Down” | The Mystery Lights | Plays over the end credits |
| “Cable Car Blues” | Surface Patrol | Scene context not confirmed at time of writing |
| “Lonely For You” | Gary Stites | Scene context not confirmed at time of writing |
| “Troglodytic Suspension” | Louie | Scene context not confirmed at time of writing |
A note on the RZA-credited track: NME lists “Bloody Samurai” with full artist credit as RZA featuring Black Knights, Dexter Wiggles, and Thea Van Seijen, while WhatSong lists Thea Van Seijen as the sole primary artist for the same track. Both credits are documented above, with NME’s fuller credit used as the primary attribution.
Trailer-only song (not a needle drop): Giorgio Moroder’s “Tears” appears in the film’s official trailer, per WhatSong, but is not confirmed as appearing in the finished film itself. It is listed separately here to avoid conflating trailer music with in-film needle drops.
Carlos Rafael Rivera Filmography
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | A Walk Among the Tombstones | Film |
| 2017 | Godless | TV (Netflix) |
| 2020 | The Queen’s Gambit | TV (Netflix) |
| 2021 | Just Beyond | TV (Disney+) |
| 2021– | Hacks | TV (HBO Max) |
| 2023 | Chupa | Film (Netflix) |
| 2023 | Lessons in Chemistry | TV (Apple TV+) |
| 2024 | Griselda | TV (Netflix) |
| 2024 | Ezra | Film (Bleecker Street) |
| 2024 | Monsieur Spade | TV (AMC) |
| 2025 | Dept. Q | TV (Netflix) |
| 2026 | They Will Kill You | Film |
Where to Listen to the They Will Kill You Soundtrack?
The They Will Kill You original motion picture soundtrack is streaming now on Spotify and Apple Music, along with other major digital platforms, courtesy of WaterTower Music. A vinyl edition is also planned through Waxwork Records for collectors, though an exact release date has not yet been confirmed. For now, digital streaming remains the most reliable way to hear Carlos Rafael Rivera’s complete score.
FAQs
Who composed the They Will Kill You soundtrack?
The score was composed by Carlos Rafael Rivera, a Grammy Award winner and three-time Primetime Emmy winner known for The Queen’s Gambit, Godless, and Dept. Q.
How many tracks are on the official They Will Kill You soundtrack album?
The official album contains 15 tracks with a total runtime of 34 minutes and 56 seconds.
When was the They Will Kill You soundtrack released?
WaterTower Music released the digital soundtrack on March 20, 2026, one week ahead of the film’s March 27, 2026 theatrical release.
Where can I stream the They Will Kill You soundtrack?
The soundtrack is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major digital streaming platforms, with a Waxwork Records vinyl edition planned for later release.
What are the key licensed songs in They Will Kill You?
Confirmed needle drops include Doechii’s “Crazy” (Safari Riot Remix), Anna Calvi’s “Wish,” Nova Twins’ “Cleopatra,” and RZA’s “Bloody Samurai,” among others.
Is there a difference between the film’s score and its licensed songs?
Yes. Carlos Rafael Rivera’s original score makes up the 15-track WaterTower Music album, while the licensed songs are a separate set of needle drops used within specific scenes.
Does the They Will Kill You soundtrack include any songs that are only in the trailer?
Yes. Giorgio Moroder’s “Tears” appears in the film’s official trailer but is not confirmed to appear in the finished film, so it is treated separately from the in-film needle drops.