John Williams Popular Song Rankings [2026]
A master of film music who elevated countless movies with sound magic, including the Star Wars and Harry Potter series.
Iconic pieces that color each scene never fade from memory.
Here, we present a ranking of the most popular selections from his remarkable works.
Playlist
| John Williams Popular Song Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Hedwig’s ThemeJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The famous theme song from the movie “Harry Potter” |
| 2 | The Raiders MarchJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The valiant theme song of Indiana Jones |
| 3 | FinaleJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Speaking of the conclusion to the Skywalker Saga... |
| 4 | End CreditsJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Emotional end theme from the film “Jurassic Park” |
| 5 | Main Theme (From “Jurassic Park”)John Williams |  play_arrow | Dinosaur-themed McDonald’s burger |
| 6 | Schindler’s WorkforceItzhak Perlman,John Williams |  play_arrow | Perlman's moving violin music |
| 7 | The FabelmansJohn Williams |  play_arrow | An autobiographical film by Spielberg, co-created with John Williams |
| 8 | Star Wars ThemeJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The famous theme song from Star Wars |
| 9 | Theme From Jurassic ParkJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The grand music of dinosaur films stirs the emotions. |
| 10 | Battle of DestinyJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Star Wars music used in a figure skating program |
| 11 | Anakin vs. Obi-WanJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The film Star Wars: Episode III… |
| 12 | Double TroubleJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The true nature of a song that gives a foreboding feeling |
| 13 | Main TitleJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Enjoy your drive with movie soundtracks |
| 14 | The Chamber of SecretsJohn Williams |  play_arrow | A grand piece of music that delves into the mystery of the secret room |
| 15 | The Dueling ClubJohn Williams |  play_arrow | A hilarious showdown at the magic school's dueling club |
| 16 | The Imperial March from The Empire Strikes BackJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Darth Vader’s theme song and its scary impression |
| 17 | Hedwig’s Theme (Main Theme from the film “Harry Potter”)John Williams |  play_arrow | When it comes to the Harry Potter films, this is the song! |
| 18 | Hedwig’s Theme: Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsJohn Williams |  play_arrow | An iconic magical theme from Harry Potter |
| 19 | Rey’s ThemeJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Star Wars 7: Rey’s exploits |
| 20 | Theme from JawsJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Jaws theme song, composed by John Williams |
| 21 | Raiders MarchJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Indiana Jones Theme Song |
| 22 | Ahch-To IslandJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The film Star Wars: The Last Jedi... |
| 23 | Anthem of EvilJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The film released in December 2019, Star Wa... |
| 24 | Christmas at HogwartsJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The Magic of Christmas, Harry’s Joy |
| 25 | Diagon Alley The Gringotts VaultJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The entrance to the magical world, Diagon Alley |
| 26 | Dobby the House ElfJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Dobby’s theme song reflects his unique personality |
| 27 | E.T.John Williams |  play_arrow | A moving story depicting the friendship between a boy and an alien |
| 28 | E.T. movie themeJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The moving theme of E.T.: music of dreams and kindness |
| 29 | Entry into the Great Hall and the BanquetJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Harry’s first awe-inspiring moment at the school of magic |
| 30 | Fawkes the PhoenixJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Forks’ beautiful and mysterious song |
| 31 | Fluffy’s HarpJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Soothe your mind with a mysterious piece for harp and woodwinds |
| 32 | Gilderoy LockhartJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The True Nature of the Confident Magic Teacher Lockhart |
| 33 | Harry’s Wondrous WorldJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The moving magic of the wizarding world woven into Harry Potter’s music |
| 34 | Hogwarts Forever! and The Moving StairsJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The charm and wonder of the magical school Hogwarts |
| 35 | Introducing ColinJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Colin Creevey, a huge fan of Harry |
| 36 | Jaws theme!!John Williams |  play_arrow | An eerie atmosphere with powerful shark-themed music |
| 37 | Knockturn AlleyJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Harry's Adventure of Getting Lost in the Wizarding World |
| 38 | Love’s Vow ~ ArenaJohn Williams |  play_arrow | A magnificent vow of love that foreshadows a harsh fate... |
| 39 | Main Title (Theme From ‘Jaws’)John Williams |  play_arrow | The famous horror theme from a shark movie |
| 40 | Main Title Star WarsJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Moved by the Star Wars main theme |
| 41 | Mr. Longbottom FliesJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Neville’s broomstick rampage, growth of the wizarding world |
| 42 | Obi-WanJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Composed by the master John Williams, ... |
| 43 | Olympic Fanfare and ThemeJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Star Wars, E.T., Indiana... |
| 44 | PrologueJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Harry Potter music, fantastical and impressive |
| 45 | Quidditch, Third YearJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The Harry Potter match theme: a clash of speed and fear |
| 46 | Rey Meets BB-8John Williams |  play_arrow | A piece that depicts the scene where Rey rescues BB-8 in the desert and the two meet. |
| 47 | Secrets of the CastleJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The unsettling BGM track from Harry Potter 3 |
| 48 | Somewhere in my memoryJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Family love and children's moving Christmas |
| 49 | Star Wars Main TitleJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Composer John Willi…, a master of film music |
| 50 | Star Wars: Main TitleJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Limited-edition Star Wars collaboration cans go on sale |
| 51 | Star Wars: Main Title (From “Star Wars”)John Williams |  play_arrow | Moved by the Star Wars theme song |
| 52 | The Arrival Of Baby HarryJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Harry Potter theme song, a melody of anxiety and hope |
| 53 | The Flying CarJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Harry's flying adventure scene |
| 54 | The Jedi Steps and FinaleJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Condensing the musical characteristics of Star Wars |
| 55 | The Norwegian Ridgeback and a Change of SeasonJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Nobard's Dragon and the Changing Seasons |
| 56 | The Patronus LightJohn Williams |  play_arrow | An iconic Harry Potter song that delivers deep emotion |
| 57 | The Rise of SkywalkerJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Speaking of the conclusion to the Skywalker Saga... |
| 58 | The SparkJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The iconic return of Luke Skywalker… |
| 59 | Theme From SupermanJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The Superman movie music is a masterpiece. |
| 60 | “Star Wars” Main ThemeJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Liven up the cavalry battle with the Star Wars theme song |
| 61 | The theme from JawsJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Sea gangsters, the creeping terror music |
| 62 | Across the StarsJohn Williams |  play_arrow | A poignant love story from Star Wars |
| 63 | Anakin’s ThemeJohn Williams |  play_arrow | A song that portrays Anakin's loneliness and growth |
| 64 | Ewok paradeJohn Williams |  play_arrow | A theme that expresses the valor of a parade |
| 65 | EdelweissJohn Williams |  play_arrow | 'Edelweiss' is a famous song expressing love for one's homeland. |
| 66 | Grievous and the droidsJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Star Wars 3, CG battle scene |
| 67 | Jabba the Hutt’s ThemeJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The Strange Musical World of the Galaxy’s Strongest Gang |
| 68 | Jar Jar’s Appearance — To Otoh GungaJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Jar Jar Binks from Star Wars |
| 69 | Star Wars Concert SelectionJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Star Wars Wind Ensemble Medley |
| 70 | Star Wars: The Imperial MarchJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The rich timbre of the brass instruments and the dignified melody are impressi... |
| 71 | Darth Vader’s ThemeJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The majestic musical allure of the Imperial March |
| 72 | Han Solo and Princess LeiaJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The protagonist of Star Wars, an inspiring story |
| 73 | Han Solo’s AdventureJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The story of Han Solo’s youth and adventures |
| 74 | The survival of Han SoloJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The story that heads into the final Jedi chapter after Han Solo’s rescue. |
| 75 | Teachings of PalpatineJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Expressing Anakin’s path to the dark side through music |
| 76 | Flag ParadeJohn Williams |  play_arrow | A rousing BGM that depicts the desolation of the desert; arrival on Tatooine |
| 77 | Hedwig’s ThemeJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The Harry Potter theme song is the magical world. |
| 78 | Lord Vader, enters the sceneJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The tragedy of Anakin’s fall to the dark side |
| 79 | Yoda’s ThemeJohn Williams |  play_arrow | A cute yet majestic symphony that expresses Yoda’s duality. |
| 80 | Little PeopleJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The Jawa song from Star Wars |
| 81 | Luke and LeiaJohn Williams |  play_arrow | An inspiring piece of music that celebrates the bond between siblings |
| 82 | Princess Leia’s ThemeJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Princess Leia's theme song, an elegant melody |
| 83 | Olympic Fanfare and Theme (Los Angeles)John Williams |  play_arrow | Introduction to the Fanfare Music of the Los Angeles Olympics |
| 84 | Victory Celebration / End TitleJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Star Wars ending theme |
| 85 | Field of AsteroidsJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Darth Vader's theme from the second Star Wars film |
| 86 | The Imperial MarchJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The famous Imperial song from Star Wars |
| 87 | Battle in the forestJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Exhilarating music for speeder bikes |
| 88 | Throne Room / End TitleJohn Williams |  play_arrow | an inspiring victory song from Star Wars |
| 89 | Desert planet Tatooine / Jawa sandcrawlerJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Tatooine music, full of otherworldly vibes |
| 90 | Battle of HeroesJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Severance of mentor and disciple, the weight of a fate that falls into darkness |
| 91 | Battle of FateJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The fierce battle between Anakin and Dooku |
| 92 | A tavern bandJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The famous space cantina scene from Star Wars |
| 93 | Journey To The IslandJohn Williams |  play_arrow | A helicopter masterpiece, brimming with a sense of adventurous anticipation |
| 94 | Malcolm’s JourneyJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Music that evokes an adventure to an unknown island |
| 95 | T-Rex Rescue & FinaleJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The famous song from the movie Jurassic Park |
| 96 | The Lost WorldJohn Williams |  play_arrow | A wild film score that paints a dinosaur island |