‘Superman’ Filmmaker James Gunn Reveals the Playlists Inspired by Your Favorite Characters
If you’ve ever wondered what might be playing in Clark Kent’s headphones when he’s not saving the world as Superman, today is your lucky day.
With the highly anticipated Superman debuting in theaters today, Spotify has teamed up with DC Studios and filmmaker James Gunn to curate a playlist, with song selections inspired by the film’s cast of characters, including Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Lex Luthor.
At the start of each character’s section in the playlist, fans can find an exclusive voice note from James where he explains the collection of songs that he hand-picked for each character.
“I probably had more fun doing this than anything else I’ve done in the past couple of years,” James said. “I had to really think about who they were as people and imagine what kind of music they’d be into.”
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Here’s what you can expect for some of the playlist’s featured characters.
Clark Kent
Packed with edgy feel-good anthems, the songs that keep Superman flying high include “Don’t Stop Believin” by Journey and “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World.
Lex Luthor
An eclectic mix of anthems to fuel a villain’s ego, the songs for Lex include “Fame” by David Bowie and “This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us” by Sparks.
Eve
Featuring songs like “Manchild” by Sabrina Carpenter and “Blank Space” by Taylor Swift, this collection of songs channels the Metropolis it girl’s energy.
Metamorpho
A collection of moody, synthy songs with a melancholy edge, Metamorpho is soundtracked by “Digging Your Scene” by The Blow Monkeys and “I Was Never a Normal Boy” by Nightmare of You.
The Engineer
Full of dark, serious tracks pulsing with mechanical beats, The Engineer’s songs include “La Mer” by Nine Inch Nails and “Archangel” by Burial.
Mister Terrific
A dynamic blend of intricate musicianship and adventurous energy, featuring tracks like “Cafo” by Animals as Leaders and “Shibuya” by Covet and San Holo that invite you into a world of bold, experimental soundscapes.
Hawkgirl
A fearless mix of indie cool and bold attitude, this list includes “San Diego” by Hinds and “whathegirlmuthafuckinwannadoo” by The Coup and Janelle Monáe that blend raw emotion with unapologetic edge.
Green Lantern
Rowdy and brash, this tracklist features hits like “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” by AC/DC and “Batwitdaba” by Kid Rock.
DC’s Ultraman
Featuring explosive Japanese metal tracks like “Marionette” by Mary’s Blood and “Nippon Manju” by LADYBABY, this playlist hits as hard as the punches thrown by DCs’ Ultraman.
In addition, we’ve just added the film’s original score to the playlist, which was composed by John Murphy and David Fleming. And starting today, the covers of the Superman Official Playlist will also adapt to match listeners’ music taste, revealing which Superman character aligns most closely with them. Check out the playlist now to find out who you match with.
