Small Soldiers (soundtrack)

The Small Soldiers soundtrack is the musical accompaniment to the 1998 live-action/animated film of the same name. Released on July 7, 1998, by DreamWorks Records, the album primarily features alternative rock and pop punk songs performed by a variety of artists popular at the time. It reflects the film's target demographic and its themes of rebellion and childhood adventure.

Key artists featured on the soundtrack include The Presidents of the United States of America, Semisonic, Ben Folds Five, Smash Mouth, and Fountains of Wayne. Many of the tracks were specifically commissioned or licensed for use in the film. The soundtrack aims to capture the energy and humor of Small Soldiers, appealing to a youthful audience with its upbeat and contemporary musical selections. While not universally critically acclaimed, the soundtrack was commercially successful, contributing to the film's overall popularity and resonating with its intended audience. It served as a snapshot of late 1990s alternative rock trends.