McDonald’s All-Time Popular Commercial Songs [2026]
The hamburger chain McDonald’s.
It’s probably very familiar to a great many people and feels approachable, isn’t it?
Its TV commercials air frequently, so we see them often, too.
In McDonald’s commercials, the cast often draws attention—popular actors, idols, and comedians—while the music varies as well, ranging from songs by popular artists to famous international classics.
In this article, we’ll introduce a range of McDonald’s commercial songs all at once, so be sure to check out any tracks that catch your interest.
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All-Time Popular McDonald’s Commercial Songs [2026] (41–50)
20TH CENTURY BOYT-REX
A Samurai Mac commercial with the tagline “Forge the path you want to take.” Masato Sakai’s intensity and Karin Fujiyoshi’s cool composure are strikingly contrasting, making it feel like a trailer for a big-budget film.
The BGM, T.
Rex’s “20th Century Boy,” is a monumental anthem of glam rock—if you haven’t heard it yet, you definitely should.
McDonald’s Most Popular Commercial Songs Through the Years [2026] (51–60)
William Tell OvertureGioachino Rossini
Here is the commercial featuring Masato Sakai playing a character called Mr.
Tokuninald.
Mr.
Tokuninald appears in ads announcing limited-time discounts on popular menu items, and this time it highlights a deal on French fries.
Sakai’s high-energy, fast-paced delivery is so characteristic of him—it really draws you in!
Happy Order?imase
This is McDonald’s recruitment commercial, titled “We Want to Be Your Place.” It’s a collaboration with the hugely popular singer-songwriter imase, featuring his newly written song “Happy Order?” as the BGM, and imase himself appears in the ad.
With visuals that feel just like one of imase’s music videos, it’s the kind of spot many viewers probably couldn’t help but watch all the way through.
Two People’s Love IslandIshikawa Yuko & Chage
“Futari no Airando,” which has been featured in various commercials over the years, was also used in a McDonald’s commercial.
The song was released in 1984 as a collaborative track by singer-songwriter Yuko Ishikawa and Chage of CHAGE and ASKA.
Its especially catchy chorus is likely familiar even to generations who didn’t know the song in real time back then.
The up-tempo, summery vibe perfectly matches the image of the Loco Moco Burger, which is themed around Hawaii!
At least this / Just this (one thing)WANIMA
This is a song included on WANIMA’s third single “Gotta Go!!,” released in 2017, a band overwhelmingly supported by the younger generation.
It features their signature refreshing sound and forward-looking, message-driven lyrics.
It’s a youth anthem with a summery vibe, and the music video—shot in a baseball stadium—has a sporty finish, culminating in a dramatic scene where white balls fall from above near the end.
The song was used in the “McShake × Calpis Youth Collaboration” commercial.
Just like in the music video, the commercial is memorable for the many white balls, and the students’ smiles and the summery Calpis Shake packaging really catch the eye.
Tsuppari High School Rock’n Roll (Going-to-School Version)Yokohama Ginbae
Junichi Okada appears as a salaryman, and the story follows him through a scorching day.
In the “Blazing Sun” version, he’s outdoors under the intense sunlight, ending up drenched in sweat.
In the “Barely Made It” and “Is This Heaven or What?” versions, he sprints to his destination just in time and, again, winds up covered in sweat.
That’s when Okada thinks of grabbing an iced coffee at McDonald’s.
It’s a commercial encouraging people to drink iced coffee at McDonald’s during the hot season.
The background music features a parody of Yokohama Ginbae’s classic ‘Tsubpari High School Rock’n Roll (Toko-hen).’ Keep an eye out for Okada dancing along to the song!
Radetzky MarchJohann Strauss I. (Vater)
It depicts McDonald’s original characters getting into a car and using the drive-thru.
Set to a parody of the melody from the Radetzky March, it highlights the advantages of the drive-thru—like being able to go in your loungewear and staying dry even on rainy days.