Alien vs. Predator (soundtrack)

The Alien vs. Predator soundtrack is the musical score composed by Harald Kloser for the 2004 science fiction action film Alien vs. Predator, directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. The soundtrack was released by Varèse Sarabande on August 10, 2004.

Kloser's score blends orchestral arrangements with electronic elements to create a tense and action-oriented soundscape appropriate for the film's themes of interspecies conflict and ancient mysteries. The score aims to underscore the epic scale of the battle between the titular creatures, as well as the human characters caught in the middle. Notable motifs are associated with each species, contributing to the overall sense of danger and suspense. Reception to the score has been varied, with some critics praising its effectiveness within the context of the film's action sequences, while others found it to be somewhat generic or lacking in originality compared to the scores of the original Alien and Predator films. The soundtrack includes tracks intended to evoke the ancient pyramid setting and the different fighting styles of the Alien and Predator species.