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[2026 Edition] A Summary of the Latest Western Films’ Theme Songs and Insert Songs

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

Unless a film is intentionally made without any background music, you could say movies and music have a very close relationship.

In addition to original scores, songs by existing artists and bands are often prominently featured.

If you love movies and music, you’ve probably at least once thought, “I want to know whose song that was in that memorable scene,” after seeing a film.

You might also be wondering, “Who performs that movie’s theme song I heard somewhere?”

In this article, we’ve compiled the latest Western films’ theme songs and insert tracks, as well as standout songs used in trailers!

Enjoy this diverse and exciting lineup.

[2026 Edition] Latest Western Movie Theme Songs and Insert Songs (61–70)

Cyrano

Somebody DesperateThe National

The National – Somebody Desperate (From ”Cyrano” Soundtrack / Lyric Video)

Somebody DesperateThe National

Cyrano, a film adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac set in 17th-century France, also drew attention for featuring a complete score by the American rock band The National.

Among the songs, Somebody Desperate, which plays over the end credits, stands out with lyrics that seem to mirror the film’s romantic entanglements and a dramatic melody that lingers.

Why not enjoy The National’s music alongside the film’s story?

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Avatar: The Way of Water

Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength)The Weeknd

The Weeknd – Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength) (Lyric Video)

Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength)The Weeknd

The Canadian singer The Weeknd wrote “Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength)” for the film Avatar: The Way of Water.

The lyrics reflect the film’s story and depict the sorrow of losing a loved one.

If you understand the story beforehand, the song will hit even harder.

Also note how it samples tribal ritual chants to match the film’s world.

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Wonka and the Beginning of the Chocolate Factory

Pure ImaginationTimothée Chalamet

Wonka Soundtrack | Pure Imagination – Timothée Chalamet | WaterTower

Pure ImaginationTimothée Chalamet

Released in December 2023, the film “Wonka” tells the story of the young Willy Wonka, the owner of the factory from the children’s novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Starring the hugely popular young actor Timothée Chalamet, it’s a movie that’s drawing a lot of attention in Japan as well.

The theme song “Pure Imagination,” sung by Chalamet himself, is the same song used in the 1971 film “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” starring Gene Wilder.

In addition to its beautiful melody, be sure to pay attention to the hopeful and uplifting lyrics!

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Belfast

Down to JoyVan Morrison

[Japanese-to-English Translation]“Van Morrison – Down to Joy [from ‘Belfast’]”

Down to JoyVan Morrison

The film Belfast, set in Northern Ireland, has won numerous awards including the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes.

Van Morrison, who sings the opening track Down to Joy, is also a musician from Northern Ireland.

In the 1960s, he was the frontman of the rock band Them and gained popularity for his emotionally charged vocals, heavily influenced by blues and R&B.

After leaving Them, he has enjoyed a long career as a solo musician, incorporating a wide range of styles including jazz, folk, Celtic music, and country.

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Cry Macho

Find a New HomeWill Banister

Cry Macho Soundtrack | Find a New Home – Will Banister | WaterTower

Find a New HomeWill Banister

Cry Macho is the 40th directorial work by Clint Eastwood, the undisputed leading figure in the film world.

Incidentally, Eastwood also stars in this film.

Adding a touch of elegance to this hard-boiled yet somehow wistful work is Will Banister’s “Find a New Home.” Although the song is in the country music genre, it perfectly synchronizes with the movie’s Western-style world.

Its beautiful melody, which almost makes you forget reality, is a must-listen!

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Until our worlds cross

Pieces of GoldZiggy Katz

Film 'Until Our Worlds Intersect' Main Footage 1 [Ziggy’s Livestream Concert]

Pieces of GoldZiggy Katz

Pieces of Gold is the song performed in a live-stream scene by Ziggy, a high schooler played by Finn Wolfhard—born in 2002 and active not only as an actor but also in a band since his teens—in Jesse Eisenberg’s directorial debut feature, When You Finish Saving the World.

The track is presented as an original written by the character himself, and it really feels like something that could exist—lo-fi, bedroom-pop vibes and all.

Given that Finn is a musician in his own right, it’s an easy recommendation for indie pop fans too!

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Inspection: Living here

The Handsserpentwithfeet

The Hands (From the Original Motion Picture “The Inspection”)

The Handsserpentwithfeet

The film The Inspection: Live Here, released in 2023, sparked buzz for its realistic portrayal of contemporary social issues.

The ending theme is The Hands, an original song written by serpentwithfeet.

As the title suggests, it centers on the theme of “hands,” using them as a metaphor to depict human bonds and mutual support.

Its beautiful vocals and powerful message are sure to soothe your soul.

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