Soaring Scores & Kryptonian Chords: Breaking Down the Superman (2025) Soundtrack

Every great Superman film needs an equally powerful score—and Superman (2025) takes a bold swing at redefining the sonic legacy of the Man of Steel. With a soundtrack that pays tribute to the past while carving out a new musical identity, composers David Fleming and John Murphy deliver a mix of triumph, tension, romance, and raw power.

But does every cue soar like Kal-El above Metropolis… or do some tracks crash and burn?

In this breakdown, I analyze each piece through a musical lens from melody, orchestration, thematic development, and emotional impact.

All this to uncover what truly elevates this score and what holds it back from greatness.

“Home”
Opening with a nostalgic nod to John Williams' iconic Superman theme, this track quickly pivots into more contemporary territory. Unfortunately, the tonal shift leans heavily into a made for TV aesthetic, lacking the cinematic weight expected from a major motion picture opener.

“Last Son”
An ethereal, synth-laden piece that evokes vintage sci-fi… particularly 80s soundscapes with ambient vocal textures drifting in the background. It builds patiently, teasing emotional grandeur before transitioning into what becomes the thematic motif for this Superman. The payoff is stirring, capturing awe and idealism in a fresh yet familiar way.

“Hammer of Boravia”
A bombastic, percussive track with industrial undertones. While energetic, it often feels reactive rather than narrative driven, echoing the overproduced cues of 80s action television rather than a focused cinematic identity.

“LuthorCorp”
A standout composition that channels espionage thrillers, think James Bond meets The Social Network. Moody strings, stealthy rhythms, and a sharp melodic contour convey Lex Luthor's calculated menace. Easily the second strongest theme in the score.

“The Daily Planet”
Light, bouncy, and... surprisingly uninspired. With its bright horns and perky rhythm, this cue feels lifted from a CW superhero show rather than grounded in the grandeur of Metropolis journalism.

“Lois and Clark”
The budding romance theme. Acoustic guitar and lush strings sell the emotional bond, but this track feels underwhelming a bit at first listen. That is until you realize what’s to come later.

“Eyes Up Here”
A dynamic, Kaiju-esque set piece with unmistakable Japanese monster movie influence. It blends tension and spectacle beautifully. The choir’s ominous rise gives the scene gravity, only to be pierced triumphantly by Superman’s theme… a thrilling, heroic breakthrough.

“Justice Gang vs Kaiju”
While thematically related to “Eyes Up Here,” this track lacks the same impact. Heavy use of synths and retro styled elements again echo an 80s vibe, but feel less intentional and more like a stylistic mismatch.

“Intruders”
A percussive heavy cue that functions more as transitional filler than a storytelling device. It carries a sense of urgency, but not much emotional or thematic resonance.

“The Message”
Intended as a pivotal, emotional moment, this track takes its time with atmospheric textures before introducing a choral section that adds a touch of sacred beauty suggesting the weight of ancestral legacy or revelation.

“Secret Harem”
A direct continuation of “The Message,” though more urgent and synth forward. Lex’s presence is felt here through a darker, brooding bass motif that anchors the track as it drifts into a more oppressive, melodic descent.

“The Real Punk Rock”
This track is the emotional heartbeat of the film… highlighting Superman and Lois’ bond. The use of piano, warm timpani rolls, and soaring strings builds to a gentle, sweeping crescendo. A beautifully restrained piece that perhaps ends too soon.

“Pocket Universe”
Ticking motifs and subtle choral textures create a feeling of temporal dissonance time suspended or running out. There’s a haunting eeriness here, though the track feels more contemplative than climactic.

“Something Like a Sun”
Mostly atmospheric filler, offering little in terms of melodic or emotional development.

“Jailbreak”
Urgent and fast paced, this synth heavy cue serves its purpose but doesn’t offer much identity. It’s functional rather than memorable.

“The River Pi”
Another transitional track designed to underscore the seriousness of the scene without calling too much attention to itself.

“Take the T-Craft”
Heartfelt and emotionally anchored, this track echoes motifs from “The Real Punk Rock,” reinforcing the film’s more human themes. A strong thematic reprise.

“Your Choices, Your Actions”
A gentle, string and guitar piece that radiates calm reflection. Evocative of “home,” it feels like an emotional exhale… simple, honest, and warm.

“Raising the Flag”
A rousing re-introduction of the Superman theme. The synths and electric guitars layer in beautifully, creating a modern, almost anthemic feel. Bold and inspiring… this cue soars.

“The Rift”
Driving strings and relentless snare rolls give this cue its momentum, while a ticking undertone raises the stakes. Urgency is the name of the game here.

“Bases Loaded”
Curiously synthetic for a cinematic score, much of this track feels sampled rather than performed almost Flash like in its execution. However, the brass section rescues it late in the piece with a triumphant swell.

“Speeding Bullet”
Exhilarating and propulsive. Galloping strings and thunderous percussion race forward, evoking a kinetic, high stakes energy that perfectly suits Superman in motion.

“Remote Control”
Eerie string work and a haunting choral blend lead into a percussive crescendo. It evokes dread and anticipation… like standing at the edge of something terrible about to unfold.

“Upgrade”
An electric guitar dominates here in what feels like a stock action track pulled from royalty free archives. Stylistically jarring and lacking the refinement of the rest of the score.

“Driven by Envy”
Dark and layered. Deep cellos and frenetic violas swirl with gritty electric guitar to create tension. It gradually morphs into a variation on Lex’s theme, making it a compelling villain piece.

“Look Up”
A triumph. This track encapsulates everything the score should be… emotional, heroic, and soaring. From the playful drum intro to the blazing strings and guitar laced reimagining of Superman’s theme.

Add to that returning to the cue from ‘Last Son’ which should be THIS ERA’S SUPERMAN theme.

This is both fresh and iconic.

“Being Human”
Another variation on the Superman motif, this time with a slower, more introspective tone. The marching snare adds structure while the thematic melody tugs gently at the heartstrings.

“Luthor the Traitor”
Lex’s theme at its most menacing. Deep, ominous tones and grim harmonic progressions sell his duplicity and menace. A truly threatening composition.

“Metropolis”
Arguably the weakest cue on the album. It feels overly polished and pop influenced… more like a rejected Coldplay instrumental than a love letter to the City of Tomorrow.

“Walking on Air”
A tender, celebratory conclusion. Essentially a variation of the Superman & Lois theme, it leans into romance and resolution with a more melodic, triumphant feel. A fitting emotional closer.

In many ways, the Superman (2025) score mirrors the film itself ambitious, uneven, but undeniably full of heart. When it soars, it truly soars, delivering moments of emotional resonance and heroic grandeur that feel worthy of the character’s legacy.

At its best, it gives us a new theme that could define this era of Superman for years to come. At its weakest, it feels like placeholder music pulled from a streaming drama.

But love it or not, this soundtrack sparks conversation and maybe that’s exactly what a modern Superman needs… a sound that challenges tradition while still echoing the hope, strength, and humanity that define the Last Son of Krypton.