Draft:Music of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Four

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Development[edit]

Film soundtracks[edit]

Phase Four[edit]

Title U.S. release date Length Composer(s) Label
Black Widow (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) July 9, 2021 1:19:53 Lorne Balfe Hollywood Records
Marvel Music
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Original Score) September 1, 2021 1:08:19 Joel P. West
Eternals (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) November 3, 2021 1:08:17 Ramin Djawadi
Spider-Man: No Way Home (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) December 17, 2021 1:13:54 Michael Giacchino Sony Classical Records
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) May 4, 2022 1:01:25 Danny Elfman Hollywood Records
Marvel Music
Thor: Love and Thunder (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) July 6, 2022 0:59:03 Michael Giacchino and Nami Melumad
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Original Score) November 11, 2022 1:23:00 Ludwig Göransson

Black Widow[edit]

By May 2020, Lorne Balfe was scoring Black Widow, replacing the original composer Alexandre Desplat.[1][2] The film score was released on July 9, 2021.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings[edit]

In June 2021, Joel P. West was revealed to be composing the score for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. West has scored director Destin Daniel Cretton's previous films I Am Not a Hipster, Short Term 12, The Glass Castle and Just Mercy.[3] The film score was released on September 1, 2021.

Eternals[edit]

Ramin Djawadi composed the score for Eternals, marking his second time scoring an MCU film, after Iron Man.[4] The film score was released on November 3, 2021.

Spider-Man: No Way Home[edit]

By November 2020, Spider-Man composer Michael Giacchino was set to return for No Way Home.[5] The film score was released on December 17, 2021.[6] The soundtrack also features music from previous Spider-Man soundtracks by other film composers including Hans Zimmer, James Horner and Danny Elfman, as well as Giacchino's theme for Doctor Strange.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness[edit]

By October 2019, original Doctor Strange composer Michael Giacchino was set to return for Multiverse of Madness.[7] However, following the departure of original director, Scott Derrickson in January 2020, with Sam Raimi being brought on in April 2020, it was announced that Danny Elfman was brought on board to replace Giacchino as composer for the film by February 2021.[8]

Thor: Love and Thunder[edit]

In December 2021, Michael Giacchino revealed he would scoring Thor: Love and Thunder, replacing Mark Mothersbaugh from Ragnarok.[9] Giacchino ultimately composed the score with Nami Melumad, with themes by Giacchino.[10]

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever[edit]

By September 2021, it was confirmed that original Black Panther composer Ludwig Göransson would return for Wakanda Forever.[11]

Series soundtracks[edit]

Title U.S. release date Length Composer(s) Label
WandaVision: Episode 1 (Original Soundtrack) January 22, 2021 (2021-01-22) 9:14 Christophe Beck, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, and Robert Lopez Hollywood Records
Marvel Music
WandaVision: Episode 2 (Original Soundtrack) 7:37
WandaVision: Episode 3 (Original Soundtrack) January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29) 12:31
WandaVision: Episode 4 (Original Soundtrack) February 5, 2021 (2021-02-05) 18:13 Christophe Beck
WandaVision: Episode 5 (Original Soundtrack) February 12, 2021 (2021-02-12) 16:19 Christophe Beck, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, and Robert Lopez
WandaVision: Episode 6 (Original Soundtrack) February 19, 2021 (2021-02-19) 19:28
WandaVision: Episode 7 (Original Soundtrack) February 23, 2021 (2021-02-23) 18:43
WandaVision: Episode 8 (Original Soundtrack) March 5, 2021 (2021-03-05) 32:15 Christophe Beck
WandaVision: Episode 9 (Original Soundtrack) March 12, 2021 (2021-03-12) 36:06
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Vol. 1 (Episodes 1–3) (Original Soundtrack) April 9, 2021 (2021-04-09) 58:54 Henry Jackman
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Vol. 2 (Episodes 4–6) (Original Soundtrack) April 30, 2021 (2021-04-30) 1:00:33
Loki: Vol. 1 (Episodes 1–3) (Original Soundtrack) July 2, 2021 (2021-07-02) 49:33 Natalie Holt
Loki: Vol. 2 (Episodes 4–6) (Original Soundtrack) July 23, 2021 (2021-07-23) 1:06:17
What If... Captain Carter Were the First Avenger? (Original Soundtrack) August 13, 2021 (2021-08-13) 23:48 Laura Karpman
What If... T'Challa Became a Star-Lord? (Original Soundtrack) August 23, 2021 (2021-08-23) 22:35
What If... the World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes? (Original Soundtrack) August 27, 2021 (2021-08-27) 25:02
What If... Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands? (Original Soundtrack) September 3, 2021 (2021-09-03) 30:09
What If... Zombies?! (Original Soundtrack) September 10, 2021 (2021-09-10) 24:47
What If... Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark? (Original Soundtrack) September 17, 2021 (2021-09-17) 20:49
What If... Thor Were an Only Child? (Original Soundtrack) September 24, 2021 (2021-09-24) 21:40
What If... Ultron Won? (Original Soundtrack) October 1, 2021 (2021-10-01) 21:14
What If... the Watcher Broke His Oath? (Original Soundtrack) October 8, 2021 (2021-10-08) 30:09
Hawkeye: Vol. 1 (Episodes 1–3) (Original Soundtrack) December 10, 2021 (2021-12-10) 47:23 Christophe Beck and Michael Paraskevas
Hawkeye: Vol. 2 (Episodes 4–6) (Original Soundtrack) December 22, 2021 (2021-12-22) 53:37
Moon Knight (Original Soundtrack) April 27, 2022 (2022-04-27) 1:25:22 Hesham Nazih
Ms. Marvel: Vol. 1 (Episodes 1–3) (Original Soundtrack) June 22, 2022 (2022-06-22) 49:29 Laura Karpman
Ms. Marvel: Vol. 2 (Episodes 4–6) (Original Soundtrack) July 13, 2022 (2022-07-13) 1:28:29
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law – Vol. 1 (Episodes 1–4) (Original Soundtrack) September 16, 2022 (2022-09-16) 52:17 Amie Doherty
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law – Vol. 2 (Episodes 5–9) (Original Soundtrack) October 18, 2022 (2022-10-18) 1:02:35

WandaVision[edit]

In January 2020, Christophe Beck announced that he would score WandaVision.[12] Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez wrote theme songs for some of the series' episodes. They previously worked with Beck on the music for Disney's Frozen franchise.[13][14]

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier[edit]

In December 2020, it was reported that Henry Jackman will score The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.[15]

Loki[edit]

By January 2021, Natalie Holt was set to compose the score for Loki.[16]

What If...?[edit]

By October 2020, Laura Karpman was set to compose the score for What If...?.[17]

Hawkeye[edit]

In September 2021, it was revealed that Christophe Beck would be composing the score for Hawkeye.[18] Michael Paraskevas composes for the series as well.

Moon Knight[edit]

In March 2022, it was revealed that Egyptian composer Hesham Nazih was composing the score for Moon Knight, his first major English language project.[19]

Ms. Marvel[edit]

In May 2022, it was revealed that Laura Karpman would be composing the score for Ms. Marvel.[20]

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law[edit]

In July 2022, it was revealed that Amie Doherty would be composing the score for She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.[21]

Television special soundtracks[edit]

Title U.S. release date Length Composer(s) Label
Marvel Studios' Werewolf by Night (Original Soundtrack) October 7, 2022 (2022-10-07) 41:25 Michael Giacchino Hollywood Records
Marvel Music
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (Original Soundtrack) November 23, 2022 (2022-11-23) 22:44 John Murphy

Werewolf by Night[edit]

Michael Giacchino composed the score for Werewolf by Night in addition to serving as director.[22]

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special[edit]

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special was announced in December 2020.[23] John Murphy joined as composer in January 2022, while also helming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as the special and film's productions were intertwined.[24]

Short films[edit]

I Am Groot[edit]

Daniele Luppi composes the score for the I Am Groot, a series of shorts featuring the character Groot.[25]: 5–6 

Compilation albums[edit]

Compilation albums of Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Four
Title U.S. release date Length Label
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album September 3, 2021 (2021-09-03) 1:01:37 Hollywood Records
Marvel Music
Interscope Records
Wakanda Forever Prologue July 25, 2022 (2022-07-25) 9:33 Hollywood Records
Marvel Music
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music from and Inspired By November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04) 1:06:18 Hollywood Records
Roc Nation
Def Jam Recordings

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album[edit]

An album featuring a variety of Asian artists from 88rising was released for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. In the same vein as Black Panther: The Album, these recordings were created specifically for the film. The actor for Shang-Chi, Simu Liu, provides vocals for one of the tracks.[citation needed]

Wakanda Forever Prologue[edit]

Ahead of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's release, an extended play album produced by Göransson was released on July 25, 2022. It features three songs by Tems, Amaarae, and Santa Fe Klan.[26]

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music from and Inspired By[edit]

In October 2022, a compilation album for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was announced, for release on November 4, 2022, with the lead single Lift by Rihanna being released on October 28, 2022.[27]

Singles[edit]

Singles of Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Four
Title U.S. release date Length Artist(s) Label
"Agatha All Along" February 23, 2021 (2021-02-23) 1:02 Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez Hollywood Records
Marvel Music
"Run It" August 13, 2021 (2021-08-13) 2:43 DJ Snake, Rick Ross, and Rich Brian Hollywood Records
Marvel Music
Interscope Records
"Lift Me Up" October 28, 2022 (2022-10-28) 3:16 Rihanna Westbury Road
Roc Nation
Def Jam Recordings
Hollywood Records

Agatha All Along[edit]

Run It[edit]

Lift Me Up[edit]

Reception[edit]

References[edit]

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