Star Wars Music: All-Time Theme Songs and Popular BGM [2026]
Set against the grandeur of the cosmos, the Star Wars series unfolds on an epic scale.
Alongside its powerful visuals, the franchise has moved our hearts with a wealth of memorable music.
From the sweeping themes that color the films and TV series to the beautiful background scores that convey the characters’ emotions, the music has amplified the saga’s appeal many times over.
In this article, we introduce a selection of striking pieces—not only from the Skywalker Saga but also from the anthology films and television series.
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[Star Wars Music] All-time Theme Songs & Popular BGM [2026] (21–30)
The Rise of SkywalkerJohn Williams
When you think of the finale to the Skywalker Saga, this is the piece that comes to mind! It crowns the conclusion of a monumental story spanning over 40 years, weaving in iconic themes from the past and widely beloved as the culmination of the series.
It carries an epic, poetic atmosphere that draws listeners into a moving climax.
The piece appears on the album “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” as part of the film’s score, and it won an IFMCA Award in February 2020.
It’s perfect for savoring the lingering echoes of this grand tale!
Yoda’s ThemeJohn Williams
I thought he was just a selfish little old man, but he turned out to be the great Jedi Master Yoda.
This symphony perfectly suits such a character—both cute and majestic—making it a joy to listen to.
The second installment released in theaters.
Flag ParadeJohn Williams
This is the BGM used in the flag parade scene.
It plays when Qui-Gon Jinn and his party arrive on the planet Tatooine.
The bold sound of horns resounds, evoking the desolate landscape of the desert.
Although it is numbered as Episode I, it is the fourth film released.
Lord Vader, enters the sceneJohn Williams
It was used in the scene where Anakin Skywalker falls to the dark side of the Force and becomes Darth Vader.
The heroic music gradually fills with foreboding, and ultimately gets swallowed up by Darth Vader’s theme.
The Jedi Steps and FinaleJohn Williams
It’s used in the final scene where Rey meets an aged Luke atop the cliff, and in the end credits.
In the scene where Rey and Luke meet, the melody is characteristically rich in horns, in true John Williams fashion.
During the end credits, the familiar Star Wars theme plays, but it’s arranged to match the tone of this film.
Field of AsteroidsJohn Williams
This is Darth Vader’s theme as heard in the “Asteroid Field” scene.
Even non–Star Wars fans will recognize Darth Vader’s theme, which has several variations; in this track, the bass is subdued and the strings are featured.
It’s from the second theatrical release.
Anakin’s ThemeJohn Williams
This piece announces the start of a new Star Wars chapter: a trilogy with Anakin as the protagonist.
The music conveys the freshness and purity of Anakin as he first appears as a young boy, as well as the loneliness of losing his mother, evoking a sense of breadth and anticipation as the prologue to the story to come.