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Weekly Film Music Roundup (July 10, 2026)

Opening in theaters nationwide this weekend is the live-action adaptation of the animated feature Moana directed by Thomas Kail and starring Catherine Lagaʻai, Dwayne Johnson, Rena Owen, John Tui and Frankie Adams. The film’s original songs are composed by  Lin-Manuel Miranda (Encanto, Hamilton, In the Heights), Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina (Twister, Brother Bear, Tarzan, Speed, Bad Boys, August Rush, Planes, Con Air) and the film’s original score is composed by Mancina. Walt Disney Records has released three different soundtrack albums: the regular album featuring the songs (also available on vinyl), the deluxe edition featuring both the songs and score, as well as instrumental versions of the songs, and the score album. Check out our previous article for the details of each version and to learn more about the Walt Disney Pictures release.

Also opening wide this weekend is the supernatural horror movie Evil Dead Burn directed by Sébastien Vaniček and starring Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, Luciane Buchanan, Hunter Doohan, Errol Shand, George Pullar, Maude Davey and Greta Van Den Brink. Double Danger (aka Douglas Cavanna & Xavier Caux) (Infested) have composed the film’s original music. WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ score last Friday. Waxwork Records will release a vinyl edition. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and for more information about the New Line Cinema prodcuction, which is being released by Warner Bros. Pictures release.

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‘Moana’ Deluxe Edition Soundtrack Album Details

The details of the deluxe edition version of the soundtrack album for the the live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic Moana have been revealed. The album includes the content of the original album featuring the songs from the film written by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Encanto In the Heights), Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina (Twister, Tarzan, Speed, Brother Bear, Bad Boys, The Sea Beast, August Rush, Planes, Con Air) and performed by the movie’s cast, the  full original score composed by Mancina, as well as instrumental versions of the songs. The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, July 8 by Walt Disney Records and will be available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. A score only release will be coming out on July 10. Moana is directed by Thomas Kail and stars Catherine Lagaʻai, Dwayne Johnson, John Tui, Frankie Adams and Rena Owen.

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‘Moana’ Live-Action Movie Soundtrack Album Announced

Walt Disney Records has announced the official soundtrack album for the live-action adaptation of the Disney animated classic Moana. The album features the songs from the movie, including a new original track, Along the Way, written by Academy Award nominee Lin-Manuel Miranda and performed by Catherine Lagaʻaia (who stars in the title role), original Moana voice actress Auliʻi Cravalho & Dwayne Johnson, as well as new versions of the songs from the animated feature written by Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina. The soundtrack will be released digitally on June 26 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. A vinyl edition will be available to order here within the next few days. Along the Way is already available to stream/download now and can be checked out after the jump. A deluxe edition version featuring the songs, Mancina’s score and instrumental tracks will be coming out on July 8 and a score album will be released on July 10. Check back on this page for the full details of all versions. Moana is directed by Thomas Kail and also stars John Tui, Frankie Adams and Rena Owen.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (December 20, 2024)

Opening in theaters nationwide is Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King directed by Barry Jenkins and starring Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Mads Mikkelsen, Anika Noni Rose,Keith David, Seth Rogen, Thandiwe Newton, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.The film’s original songs are written by and the movie’s original score is composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Encanto, Moana, Hamilton, In the Heights) and Dave Metzger (Wish, Tarzan & Jane, Brother Bear 2). Lebo M has provided additional music and performances and Mark Mancina has produced the songs with Miranda. Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs and another album featuring the score, as well as a deluxe edition featuring both score and songs over the last week. Click here to check out the details of the deluxe edition version and for more information about the Walt Disney Pictures release.

Also opening nationwide is the action adventure comedy sequel Sonic the Hedgehog 3 directed by Jeff Fowler and starring Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz James Marsden, Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves, Krysten Ritter, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Lee Majdoub, Adam Pally and Shemar Moore. Tom Holkenborg (Mad Max: Fury Road, Deadpool, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Godzilla vs. Kong, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Alita: Battle Angel) has composed the film’s original music. Milan Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today. Check out our previous article for the full album details and for more information about the Paramount Pictures release.

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Deluxe Edition Soundtrack Album Details

The full details of the deluxe edition version of the soundtrack album for Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King have been revealed. The album features the film’s original songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Moana, Encanto, In the Heights) and produced by Mark Mancina (Twister, Moana, Speed, Tarzan) & Mancina, as well as instrumental versions of the tracks. Also included is the movie’s original score composed by Dave Metzger (Wish, Tarzan & Jane, Brother Bear 2). Lebo M (who provided additional music and performances) and Nicholas Britell (Succession, Moonlight, Andor) are also credited on several tracks. The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, December 13 by Walt Disney Records (visit Amazon or any other major digital music services to stream/download. As previously reported, the standard edition of the soundtrack featuring the songs will be released digitally and physically tomorrow. Mufasa: The Lion King is directed by Barry Jenkins and stars Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Preston Nyman, Kagiso Lediga, Mads Mikkelsen, Anika Noni Rose, Thandiwe Newton, Keith David, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner,John Kani, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.

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Mark Mancina to Return for Disney’s Live-Action ‘Moana’ Movie

Mark Mancina (Twister, Tarzan, Moana, Speed, Bad Boys, Brother Bear, August Rush,  Cry Macho, The Sea Beast) has confirmed in a recent interview with Film Music Live that he will be involved in the upcoming live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated hit feature Moana. The film is directed by Thomas Kail (Fosse/Verdon) and stars Catherine Laga‘ai in the title role, Dwayne Johnson who reprises his role of Maui, John Tui as Moana’s father, Chief Tui, Frankie Adams as her mother, Sina, as well as Rena Owen as Gramma Tala. Jared Bush (Encanto, Zootopia) and Dana Ledoux Miller (Thai Cave Rescue) wrote the screenplay.

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Soundtrack Album Details

The details of the first soundtrack album from Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King have been revealed. The album features the film’s original songs written by Grammy Award & Tony Award winner and Academy Award nominee Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Moana, In the Heights, Encanto) and performed by voice cast members including Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Tiffany Boone, Mads Mikkelsen, Preston Nyman, Kagiso Lediga, Braelyn Rankins and Theo Somolu. Also included is a track performed by Lebo M who provided additional music and performances to the project. The soundtrack will be released on December 13 by Walt Disney Records. A separate “deluxe edtion” album featuring the songs and the film’s original score composed by Dave Metzger is also expected to come out this month. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD and vinyl editions.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda to Serve as Producer on Disney’s ‘Moana’ Live-Action Film

Disney announced today that Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, In the Heights, Encanto) will serve as a producer on the studio’s upcoming live-action remake of the 2016 animated feature Moana. The movie will be directed by Thomas Kail (Fosse/Verdon, We Were the Lucky Ones) and star Catherine Laga‘aia in the title role of the adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people. Dwayne Johnson will reprise his role of demigod Maui and is joined by new cast members John Tui as Moana’s father, Chief Tui, Frankie Adams as her mother, Sina, as well as Rena Owen as Gramma Tala.

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Barry Jenkins’ ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ to Feature Original Songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda

Disney announced today that Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Encanto, Moana, In the Heights) is writing the original songs for the upcoming musical adventure drama Mufasa: The Lion King. He is also producing the songs with Mark Mancina (Tarzan, Speed, Twister, Brother Bear, Bad Boys). Lebo M is providing additional music and performances. The movie is directed by Barry Jenkins (Moonlight, If Beale Street Could Talk) and stars Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Kagiso Lediga, Tiffany Boone, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Lennie James, Thandiwe Newton, Anika Noni Rose, John Kani, Keith David, Seth Rogen, Donald Glover, Billy Eichner, Blue Ivy Carter and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. The prequel to 2019’s The Lion King remake explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Original Song ‘Esperando Pelitos’ from ‘Big Mouth’ Season 7 Released

Netflix Music has released the original song Esperando Pelitos from the seventh season of the Netflix original animated series Big Mouth. The track is written by Academy Award nominee and Grammy/Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, In the Heights, Encanto, Moana) and performed by the show’s voice cast featuring Robin de Jesús & PJ Sin Suela. Listen to the full song after the jump and visit Amazon (or any other major digital music services) to stream/download the track. The label has previously released a soundtrack featuring the songs from Seasons 4-6, while BMG has released an album featuring the songs from the first couple of seasons.

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