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)
Han Solo and Princess LeiaJohn Williams
When it comes to Han Solo and Princess Leia, they’re indispensable to the stories from Star Wars Episode IV onward.
Han Solo—the man’s man with his cool words and looks—and Leia, who became the key to this galactic tale.
This is a moving and grand melody named after those two.
Ewok paradeJohn Williams
The four bars from 0:27 to 0:35 form the theme of this piece and appear repeatedly.
If you were to express the rhythm in Japanese onomatopoeia, it would be like “hakkeyoi” or “bacchikoi,” conveying the parade’s gallant spirit.
Then, the section from 0:44 to 1:01—what you could call the chorus—overflows with a major-key brightness that gives even those unfamiliar with the original work a positive impression, like “our allies have arrived!” or “the tide has turned!”
[Star Wars Music] All-Time Theme Songs and Popular BGM [2026] (31–40)
Desert planet Tatooine / Jawa sandcrawlerJohn Williams
From among the most popular tracks in the Star Wars series, this is the soundtrack for the desert planet Tatooine.
It is primarily orchestrated with woodwinds, brass, and strings.
The overall tone uses slightly ethnic colors: the opening features an ominous, mysterious two-note interval refrain; around 1:00, as the rhythm becomes a bit clearer, it evokes the feeling of exploring a dungeon in an RPG; and the ending culminates in a swell that suggests an encounter with something unexpected.
Grievous and the droidsJohn Williams
This is “Grievous and the Droids” from the 2005 film Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.
It was used in the battle scene with the droids during the escape from the enemy flagship, the Invisible Hand.
This sixth live-action installment in the Star Wars series drew attention for its extensive use of CG and other visual effects.
Luke and LeiaJohn Williams
This is Luke and Leia’s theme song.
It portrays the scene where they discover they are siblings by blood and connect on a deeper level, expressed through flute and horn.
Though quiet, it has strength and leaves you with a warm feeling.
It appears in the third film released, which is the final chapter of the original trilogy.
FINALEJohn Williams
This is the “FINALE” from the 2017 film Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi.
It is used from the scene in Canto Bight where Temiri Blagg gazes at the Falcon through to the end credits.
With the passing of Carrie Fisher, who portrayed Leia, on December 27, 2016, this film became her final work.
During the end credits, a piano arrangement of “Leia’s Theme” plays alongside an in memoriam message for her.
The film concludes with the main theme for the protagonist, Rey.
Battle in the forestJohn Williams
In the BGM for the speeder bike battle scenes, fast-paced music heightens the tension and excitement.
In the scenes featuring the Ewoks, the tone becomes comical, filling you with bubbly anticipation.
It’s a thrilling yet adorable classic.