Spoiler alert! This article contains spoilers for Supergirl (2026).
The soundtrack for Supergirl is absolutely jam-packed with truly thrilling songs, both iconic and obscure. The DCU’s Supergirl finally gave Kara Zor-El the movie she deserves, as she embarks on a thrilling revenge quest across the galaxy. Transforming the character into a brash, chaotic figure unsure of her place in the universe has led to some suitably bombastic music.
Supergirl sees the eponymous survivor of Planet Krypton’s destruction, played by Milly Alcock, set on a space-faring adventure to help the young Ruthye (Eve Ridley), who is seeking to avenge the deaths of her parents. Along the way, they deal with alien pirates and bounty hunters, including the infamous Lobo (Jason Momoa), in an explosive introduction to James Gunn’s DCU timeline.
Unlike Superman, Supergirl features a far greater compiled soundtrack alongside its beautiful orchestral score by Claudia Sarne. The songs function largely to reflect Supergirl’s wayward partying phase, punk rock attitude, and mighty female icon.
As such, the Supergirl soundtrack includes several iconic female singer-songwriters, some woefully underrated female indie punk bands, several rock classics, and even some sneaky covers. The songs are presented below in the order they appear in the movie and on official playlists.
When Does Each Song Play In The Supergirl Soundtrack?
This Summer by Sleigh Bells – Supergirl opens with Krypto accidentally playing this song on a record player in Kara’s shambolic spaceship.
Digital Tattoo by Werner Neidermeier – Small parts of this song appear at the end of the end credits as the scene transitions to Ruthye’s family.
Le Temps De L’Amour by Françoise Hardy – “The Time of Love” is playing in the background at the alien bar where Kara is drinking flaming shots and talking with Krypto.
Catch These Fists by Wet Leg – Supergirl plays “Catch These Fists” on the bar’s jukebox, prompting a mirror ball to descend into the bar just as Ruthye arrives.
Silver Lining by Rilo Kiley – After Supergirl saves Ruthye’s sword from an alien in the bar, Kara awakens once again hungover while “Silver Lining” plays in the background.
Satin In A Coffin by Modest Mouse – This jaunty banjo-led track appears when Supergirl boards the intergalactic bus that picks her up shortly after she decides to pursue Krem.
Smile by Wolf Alice – The rock classic appears during Kara’s frantic fight against the space pirates who attempt to rob the space bus.
(I’ve Got) Trouble In Mind by The Limiñanas – After regaining her powers, Kara appears triumphantly in front of the pirates’ ship. The Limiñanas’ song segues the scene from here to them buying food.
Girl From Ipanema by Antônio Carlos Jobim – The first song the alien lounge singer on Bilquis performs is a rendition of this jazz classic, heard as Kara and Ruthye arrive and are seated.
Cheek To Cheek by Ella Fitzgerald – The alien lounge singer continues her set with this iconic number while Supergirl fights the bar’s patrons.
Safeword by Halsey – Features during the brawl between Supergirl, Lobo and the Brigands.
Care by Hana Vu – Kara listens to “Care” during the flashback to her life on Earth.
Roforofo Fight by Fela Kuti – Elements of this track are used for the background music heard aboard the Brigands’ ship.
Don’t Speak (I Came To Make A Bang!) by Eagles Of Death Metal – This is the backing for Lobo’s rampage on the Brigand’s ship.
The Middle by Kelty Greye and KidMotel – The Jimmy Eat World cover plays as Ruthye aids Supergirl’s explosive battle with the Brigands near the end of Supergirl.
Where Can You Listen To The Superman Soundtrack?
The Supergirl (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), featuring Claudia Sarne’s stunning orchestral score, has been released on physical media and on all major streaming platforms, including Apple Music, YouTube, and Spotify. The above compiled soundtrack has been released as the Supergirl Official Playlist. The individual songs are available on other platforms separately, sometimes under the banner of Supergirl.
The Supergirl Official Playlist, also contains additional tracks selected by the cast and crew to reflect different characters. Beneath the songs featured in the movie, there are a selection of songs to reflect Kara, Lobo, and Ruthye’s personalities and their listening habits as determined by James Gunn and the cast. Each is preceded by a video message from Alcock, Ridley, and Momoa introducing the selection. This kind of care and attention to detail regarding music is precisely why the Supergirl soundtrack is one of the best in recent superhero media.
Why Is One Song Choice In Supergirl So Divisive?
The most debated moment in Supergirl‘s soundtrack is Kelty Greye’s acoustic cover of Jimmy Eat World’s “The Middle.” The track plays during the climactic confrontation between Kara and Krem’s Brigands, which many felt was tonally jarring with surprisingly heavy themes explored throughout.
Beyond Kara’s personal grief over Krypton’s destruction and loss of her family, Supergirl‘s narrative also centers on Brigands’ horrific exploitation of young girls, making them some of DC’s darkest villains ever featured. Against that backdrop, many expected a triumphant hero theme from Sarne’s orchestral score during this final battle instead.
The slow interpretation of “The Middle” felt strangely disconnected from what was happening onscreen. Greye’s rendition also follows a long line of female acoustic covers used in movie soundtracks so its inclusion feels like a tired trope regardless of how charming it may be.
<p.On one hand, some enjoyed its inclusion. "The Middle's" lyrics about perseverance reflect both Supergirl and Ruthye's emotional journeys while Greye's cover injects a female perspective into this pivotal moment. This choice makes more sense considering that scene is from Ruthye's perspective rather than that of eponymous character.
