Godzilla: King of the Monsters (soundtrack)
The Godzilla: King of the Monsters (soundtrack) refers primarily to the original motion picture soundtrack composed by Bear McCreary for the 2019 film Godzilla: King of the Monsters. It was released digitally and physically by WaterTower Music on May 24, 2019, a week before the film's theatrical release.
The soundtrack is notable for its incorporation of themes from previous Godzilla films, most prominently Akira Ifukube's iconic Godzilla theme and the Mothra theme. McCreary re-arranged and expanded these themes, giving them a modern orchestral and choral treatment while retaining their core melodic identity. He also composed original themes for other Titans featured in the film, such as King Ghidorah and Rodan.
The score aims to blend the classic Toho sound with contemporary film scoring techniques, creating a soundscape that is both familiar to longtime Godzilla fans and accessible to a wider audience. The soundtrack has been generally well-received by critics and fans, praised for its epic scope, thematic integration, and emotional impact. It also features vocal performances from a variety of artists. Besides McCreary's score, licensed music does not feature on the album.