Star Trek Beyond (soundtrack)

The Star Trek Beyond soundtrack is the musical score composed by Michael Giacchino for the 2016 science fiction action film Star Trek Beyond, directed by Justin Lin. It marks Giacchino's third score for the Star Trek reboot film series, following Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013).

The score features a blend of orchestral arrangements and electronic elements, maintaining the established themes from the previous films while introducing new motifs for the characters and plot elements introduced in Star Trek Beyond. A central theme is associated with Krall, the film's antagonist, and is often characterized by darker, more aggressive instrumentation.

The soundtrack album was released digitally and physically on July 29, 2016, by Varèse Sarabande. It contains a selection of tracks from the film's score, highlighting key moments and action sequences. It generally received positive reviews from critics, who praised Giacchino's ability to balance established themes with fresh musical ideas, contributing to the film's overall atmosphere and emotional impact. The end credits song, "Sledgehammer" by Rihanna, is not included on the original score album.