Passengers – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack accompanies the 2016 science-fiction romance Passengers, directed by Morten Tyldum and starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt. The original score was composed by Thomas Newman, a multiple Academy Award–nominated composer known for American Beauty, The Shawshank Redemption and Finding Nemo. Newman’s music blends atmospheric orchestral textures and electronic elements to underscore the film’s emotional arc and its futuristic setting aboard the starship Avalon.
The soundtrack album was released December 16, 2016 via Sony Classical / Sony Masterworks in CD, digital and vinyl formats. It contains 26 score tracks, running approximately 68 minutes, and is available on major streaming platforms including Apple Music and Spotify.
Newman’s score emphasizes loneliness, wonder and romance, using minimal melodic material and ambient textures that reflect the isolation of the characters and the vastness of space.
Licensed music note: In addition to the original score, the film features licensed songs, including “Levitate” by Imagine Dragons released as a single tied to the film, and the Chinese theme song “Light Years Away” by G.E.M., both associated with promotional material but not included on the core score album.
Composer: Thomas Newman
Release Date: December 16, 2016
Label: Sony Classical / Sony Masterworks
Tracks: 26 (Score) + 17 (Soundtrack)
Music from Trailers, Teasers, and Promos
- Gotta Go Home» — Humans
- Imagine Dragons – Levitate
The track “Levitate” was recorded by Imagine Dragons specifically for the 2016 film Passengers and released as part of the official soundtrack. The song combines the band’s signature alternative sound with a more atmospheric, space-inspired arrangement, perfectly reflecting the themes of isolation and emotional uplift in the film’s story. It was used in the movie’s marketing campaign and remains one of the few vocal tracks directly associated with the project, complementing Thomas Newman’s instrumental score.
Passengers: Tracklist
- Bob Dylan — Like a Rolling Stone
- Bobby Darin — Call Me Irresponsible
- Al Hammerman — Red Rover
- Elvis Presley vs. Tom Holkenborg (as JXL) — A Little Less Conversation (JXL Radio Edit Remix)
- Chris Welch & Ken Morrison — When I Think of You
- Dante Marchi with The Joel Evans Quartet — Boo
- Kool Kojak (as Kojak) — !!!HoLLaDeCk StAcKeMuP!!!
- Gail Pettis — I Love the Likes of You
- Michel Goudreau & Friends — Le soleil a chassé la pluie
- Steve Rice Quartet — Hesitation
- Mildred J. Hill & Patty S. Hill — Happy Birthday To You
- Chris Welch & Ken Morrison — The Magic Of You
- April Stevens — Do It Again
- Jean Laughlin — Smile
- Sirius — Have a Nice Day
- Jean Laughlin — Looking At The Downside
- Imagine Dragons — Levitate
Score Soundtrack
- Thomas Newman – The Starship Avalon (Main Title)
- Thomas Newman – Hibernation Pod 1625
- Thomas Newman – Command Ring
- Thomas Newman – Rate 2 Mechanic
- Thomas Newman – Awake for 7 Days
- Thomas Newman – Crystalline
- Thomas Newman – Precious Metals
- Thomas Newman – Aurora
- Thomas Newman – Robot Questions
- Thomas Newman – The Sleeping Girl
- Thomas Newman – Build a House and Live In It
- Thomas Newman – I Tried Not To…
- Thomas Newman – Spacewalk
- Thomas Newman – Passengers
- Thomas Newman – 50% of Light Speed
- Thomas Newman – Cascade Failure
- Thomas Newman – Zero-Gravity
- Thomas Newman – Never Happy Here
- Thomas Newman – Red Giant
- Thomas Newman – Looking for Wrong
- Thomas Newman – Chrysler Bldg.
- Thomas Newman – Untethered
- Thomas Newman – You Brought Me Back
- Thomas Newman – Starlit
- Thomas Newman – Accidental Happiness
- Thomas Newman – Sugarcoat the Galaxy (End Title)
