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

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.

Playlist

[2026 Edition] A Summary of the Latest Western Films’ Theme Songs and Insert Songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	PuppetGrian Chatten		Grian takes on music for a Netflix film
2	Twisting The KnifeIce Nine Kills ft Mckenna Grace		A horror film soundtrack by Ice Nine Kills in collaboration with actors
3	Deep EndX Ambassadors		X Ambassadors were in charge of the film’s theme song.
4	Cruel SummerBananarama		Bananarama’s classic hit draws renewed attention in a new film
5	If I Had A HeartFever Ray		Fever Ray’s experimental electronic track
6	Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses		Guns N’ Roses’ classic songs are moving a new generation
7	Through the Fire and FlamesDragonForce		DragonForce's signature song was used in a movie
8	My Love for YouESG		A song by ESG was used in the Priscilla trailer.
9	bury a friendBillie Eilish		Billie Eilish’s song is featured in the Madame Web trailer
10	Electric EnergyAriana DeBose, Boy George, Nile Rodgers		Music for film, a fusion of disco and funk
11	Sweet MiseryJanis Ian		Janis Ian’s song gains attention in a film
12	Alfie’s Song (Not So Typical Love Song)Bleachers		Bleachers' love song gained attention in a movie
13	（Don’t Fear）The ReaperBlue Oyster Cult		Signature songs of Blue Öyster Cult
14	P.I.M.P.Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band		Introduction of a steelpan funk band
15	Move On UpCurtis Mayfield		Introduction to Curtis Mayfield’s classic song “Move On Up”
16	Let’s DanceDavid Bowie		Bowie’s music colors films and is passed on to a new generation
17	La FouleEdith Piaf		Introduction to Édith Piaf’s classic song La Foule
18	Huckleberry PieHalle / Phylicia Pearl Mpasi		A song that sings of the sisterly bond and hope in the film The Color Purple
19	Mahi Sona (AKA The Wedding Song)Naughty Boy		A romance film depicting multicultural coexistence in London
20	Can’t Catch Me NowOlivia Rodrigo		The appeal of Olivia’s movie insert songs
21	Harder Than You ThinkPublic Enemy		A Public Enemy song was used in a Netflix film
22	Chandelier (Four Tet Remix)Sia		Sia's song is featured on the soundtrack of a horror movie
23	The Magic NumberDe La Soul		De La Soul's addictive classic
24	Stars In The SkyKid Cudi		Kid Cudi produces a song for the Sonic movie
25	Hold My Hand (From “Top Gun: Maverick”)Lady Gaga		Main theme song of the Top Gun sequel
26	Angels Are FallingLinda Perry		Trailer song for a movie about a woman who won the lottery
27	Something In The WayNirvana		Nirvana, the theme song of the Batman movie
28	God Only KnowsThe Beach Boys		Listening to “Kami Nomi zo Shiru Sekai” after a rum tasting
29	Holding out for a heroBonnie Tyler		Japanese music becomes a hot topic in the film “Bullet Train.”
30	IntergalacticBeastie Boys		Beastie Boys trending from The Marvels trailer
31	Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses		Guns N’ Roses’ classic is being reappraised in a film
32	Run this townJay z ft Rihanna and Kanye west		Theme song of a movie where a female spy saves the world
33	Murder to ExcellenceJAY Z, Kanye West		Introduction to the music used in the Black Adam trailer
34	Stand UpJazmine Sullivan		Jazmine, a Grammy-nominated R&B singer, contributes to a movie soundtrack
35	Steal The ShowLauv		Theme song of a Pixar film, Lauv’s moving track
36	This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)The Isley Brothers		The Allure of Movie Ending Songs and Eternal Love
37	JuicyThe Notorious B.I.G.		Introduction to the song used in the new Transformers trailer
38	Shazam! Fury of the Gods（Main Title Theme）Christophe Beck		The music in superhero movies is captivating.
39	The OstrichTHE PRIMITIVES		Song by Lou Reed's former band used in a film
40	Sympathy for the DevilThe Rolling Stones		The Rolling Stones’ signature song from the devil’s perspective
41	AlineJarvis Cocker		Jarvis Cocker covers the theme song of The French Dispatch
42	The National Anthem (Radiohead Cover)Riaya featuring Kinnship		A Radiohead song was used in the trailer for the Napoleon movie.
43	Lift Me UpRihanna		Rihanna’s first single in six years. Dedicated to Boseman.
44	Till You’re HomeRita Wilson, Sebastián Yatra		A moving film starring Tom Hanks, with a wonderful theme song.
45	Nobody knowsSTAMP & Christopher Chu		About the theme song of a male friendship film
46	Top of the WorldShawn Mendes		A movie where a character aiming to become a musician sings
47	In the MeantimeSpacehog		The trailer song for Guardians Vol. 3 is by Spacehog.
48	Wild ChildThe Black Keys		Introduction to the ending song of the Gray Man movie
49	Be AliveBeyoncé		Will Smith and Beyoncé in a dream collaboration
50	Nel blu dipinto di bluDomenico Modugno		"Volare" is a famous song originating from Italy.
51	Better Place*NSYNC		NSYNC’s first new song in 23 years is making headlines
52	Exuma, the Obeah ManExuma		The movie NOPE was inspired by a piece of music.
53	Part of Your WorldHalle		Introducing the theme song of The Little Mermaid
54	Whole Lotta LoveLed Zeppelin		A Led Zeppelin song is used in the trailer for Dungeons & Dragons.
55	MISSIONMAZZEL		A single track released by MAZZEL via digital distribution
56	Hate Me NowNas		Biographical film adaptation of Gran Turismo
57	Angel Pt. 1NLE Choppa, Kodak Black, Jimin of BTS, JVKE, & Muni Long		Introduction to the film’s star-studded collaboration track
58	FlashQueen		Flash Gordon is famous for Queen's theme song.
59	Can‘t StopRed Hot Chili Peppers		A popular Red Hot Chili Peppers song is used in The Expendables trailer
60	So May We StartSparks, Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard		Energize the film with Annette’s songs performed within the story
61	Goodbye StrangerSupertramp		In a horror movie, Supertramp’s breezy song accentuates the eeriness
62	It’s Nice To Have A FriendTaylor Swift		Another message from Megan's theme song
63	No Woman No Cry (Bob Marley Cover)Tems		The Black Panther music is a cover song by Tems.
64	Somebody DesperateThe National		A movie where Cyrano sings of love
65	Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength)The Weeknd		A song The Weeknd wrote for the Avatar movie
66	Pure ImaginationTimothée Chalamet		A film depicting Wonka’s younger days and its theme song
67	Down to JoyVan Morrison		A famous musician from Northern Ireland who sings the theme song of the film Belfast
68	Find a New HomeWill Banister		A beautiful song that suits a Clint Eastwood-directed film
69	Pieces of GoldZiggy Katz		Introduction to the Insert Songs from Jesse’s Directorial Debut
70	The Handsserpentwithfeet		The film’s ending theme centers on hands and bonds.
71	Jhoome Jo Pathaan SongArijit Singh, Sukriti Kakar, Vishal and Sheykhar		The theme song of a blockbuster Indian film
72	Blood, Sweat & TearsBas, Black Sherif ft Kel P		Blood, Sweat & Tears is the theme song of the movie Creed.
73	Heart Of GlassBlondie		Blondie reunion song for the Gucci movie
74	I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith		Aerosmith’s famous love song and movie theme song
75	What’s Up?4 Non Blondes		The trailer song for the Resident Evil movie is the classic by 4 Non Blondes.
76	Can I Kick It?A Tribe Called Quest		A hip-hop track by A Tribe Called Quest that incorporates jazz elements
77	Dream OnAerosmith		Aerosmith’s song used in the teaser for a sci-fi film starring Ken Watanabe
78	This WishAriana DeBose		Ariana sings the theme song for a Disney movie
79	She WasCamille		The song that plays in the trailer for the Elizabeth movie
80	SwayDean Martin		The trailer song for the Statham-starring movie is Dean Martin’s “Sway.”
81	It’s Raining MenDeathbyRomy		A work gaining attention for its use of film music
82	Policy Of TruthDepeche Mode		Depeche Mode provides a song for the trailer of a Poirot movie
83	The Next Episode (ft. Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Nate Dogg)Dr. Dre		A hip-hop song was used in the movie’s teaser trailer.
84	Dance The NightDua Lipa		Dua Lipa’s Sorrow and Dance
85	TimeGiveon		Introduction to the song Time from the play in Amsterdam
86	The FabelmansJohn Williams		An autobiographical film by Spielberg, co-created with John Williams
87	Design For LifeManic Street Preachers		A message song for the deceased
88	Haunted HouseMckenna Grace		Mckenna Grace to star in and perform the theme song for the Ghostbusters sequel
89	Uptown Vibes ft. Fabolous & Anuel AAMeek Mill		Meek Mill’s song, used in a movie
90	CallingMetro Boomin, NAV, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Swae Lee		Introducing the rap song “Calling”
91	Tubular BellsMike Oldfield		The appeal of the theme song from The Exorcist
92	No MindMilkblood		Introduction to the Theme Song for the Uncharted Film Adaptation
93	Us Vs. Them (Feat. Gucci Mane)Quavo & Takeoff		A song released in 2022 by the Migos duo was used in a film
94	Eye For An EyeRina Sawayama		Ending theme song of John Wick
95	This Is A LifeSon Lux, Mitski, David Byrne		Mitsuki to produce the theme song
96	HeavenGregory Porter		Gregory Porter’s love song
97	BarracudaHeart		A classic song by Heart was used in a movie trailer.
98	House Without WindowsRoy Orbison		Haunted Mansion Film Adaptation
99	She’s Not ThereThe Zombies		The Zombies’ classic used in the trailer for the film Titan
100	Naatu NaatuRahul Sipligunj, Kaala Bhairava, M.M. Keeravaani		RRR's dance track Naatu Naatu is trending
101	You’re All I Need To Get ByEmilia Jones & Ferdia Walsh-Peelo		CODA wins Best Picture. The singing scenes are memorable.
102	This Too Shall PassOK Go		Introduction of the ending theme song for Flash
103	You’re Nobody (Til Somebody Kills You)The Notorious B.I.G.		Depp and Whitaker co-star in a hip-hop movie