The Dog Stars Soundtrack (2026): Every Song
The Dog Stars Soundtrack (2026): All Songs & Scene Music Guide
After the world's population has been ravaged by a pandemic, a man lives a lonesome existence in a Colorado airplane hangar with his dog and a dour gunman he has befriended. When a mysterious transmission comes through on the radio while he’s flying his old Cessna, it sparks a hunt for the provenance of the sound.
The Dog Stars soundtrack features a blend of classic rock, indie folk, traditional standards, and iconic pop hits from artists like Van Morrison, Nine Inch Nails, Hozier, Frank Sinatra, and Caamp, alongside an original instrumental score composed by Harry Gregson-Williams. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, and Josh Brolin, this guide offers a complete overview of all soundtrack songs, trailer tracks, and composer details for the 2026 sci-fi thriller.
Directed by Ridley Scott and adapted from Peter Heller's post-apocalyptic novel, the 2026 sci-fi thriller follows Hig (Jacob Elordi), a survivor living in an isolated Colorado airplane hangar alongside his loyal dog and a stern gunman named Bangley (Josh Brolin). When a faint, mysterious voice comes through his 1956 Cessna's radio, Hig embarks on a high-stakes flight to trace the origin of the signal. Setting the tone for this intense journey of survival and hope, the film's promotional trailers feature Van Morrison's soulful classic 'Into the Mystic' alongside Nine Inch Nails' heavy industrial anthem 'The Day the World Went Away'.
Soundtrack & Songs List
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Like Real People Do
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Tupelo Honey
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By and By
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Charmaine
Jack Nitzsche
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Memories Are Made of This
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Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)
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The Long Black Veil
The Dog Stars (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Hig's First Flight
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Getting Supplies
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Roaches in Town
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Visiting the Mennonites
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Where's Jasper?
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Up in the Air
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Clearing the Way
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Bangley's Last Stand
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They've Spotted You, Hig
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Heading to Grand Junction
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Back to Eerie
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Mennonite Folk Song
Tony Lewis
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Hig Goes Home
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World Without End
The Dog Stars Trailer Songs
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Scene Context: The Dog Stars Movie Trailer Music
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Scene Context: The Dog Stars Movie Trailer Music
Throughout the film, the soundtrack mirrors the emotional trajectory of solitude, memory, and human connection. Acoustic and indie folk numbers such as Hozier’s introspective 'Like Real People Do' and Caamp’s 'By and By' complement Van Morrison’s 'Tupelo Honey' to ground Hig's personal moments. The tracklist also incorporates timeless classics and traditional covers, including Dean Martin’s 'Memories Are Made of This', Frank Sinatra's iconic 'Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)', Jack Nitzsche’s 'Charmaine', and Mick Jagger with The Chieftains on 'The Long Black Veil'. Binding the entire narrative together is an atmospheric original score by veteran composer Harry Gregson-Williams.
Main Cast
- Jacob Elordi Hig
- Margaret Qualley Cima
- Josh Brolin Bangley
- Guy Pearce
- Benedict Wong
- Alara-Star Khan
Official Trailer
Music Team
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in the Movie
| Song Title | Artist | Type |
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| Like Real People Do | Hozier | Song |
| Tupelo Honey | Van Morrison | Song |
| By and By | Caamp | Song |
| Charmaine | Jack Nitzsche | Song |
| Memories Are Made of This | Dean Martin | Song |
| Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words) | Frank Sinatra | Song |
| The Long Black Veil | The Chieftains, Mick Jagger | Song |
| Hig's First Flight | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Getting Supplies | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Roaches in Town | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Visiting the Mennonites | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Where's Jasper? | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Bangley | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Cima | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Up in the Air | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Clearing the Way | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Bangley's Last Stand | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| They've Spotted You, Hig | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Heading to Grand Junction | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Darlene | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Back to Eerie | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Mennonite Folk Song | Tony Lewis | Score |
| Hig Goes Home | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| World Without End | Priscilla Ahn | Score |