"DC League of Super-Pets" Soundtrack Lyrics

"DC League of Super-Pets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" Soundtrack Description

Overview

What happens when caped icons meet crate-trained chaos? This soundtrack answers with a joyous mash-up: a large-scale original score by Steve Jablonsky plus a crate of classic and contemporary songs—Queen to Taylor’s Versions to A Tribe Called Quest. The mixture keeps the film’s heart-on-sleeve buddy story buoyant while punching up every set piece.

WaterTower Music released the 23-track score album day-and-date with the film’s U.S. theatrical opening (July 29, 2022). Meanwhile, the movie itself sprinkles in familiar DC themes and needle-drops: John Williams’ “Theme from Superman,” Danny Elfman’s “Batman Theme,” and pop cuts like “You’re My Best Friend,” “Bad Blood (Taylor’s Version),” and “Message in a Bottle (Taylor’s Version).” Wikipedia offers a clean overview of the cues and songs, and Film Music Reporter and WaterTower Music confirm the album’s details and composer credit.

Questions & Answers

Is there an official soundtrack album?

Yes. WaterTower Music released DC League of Super-Pets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) on July 29, 2022; it features Steve Jablonsky’s score.

Who composed the score?

Steve Jablonsky composed the original score for the film.

Which Taylor Swift songs are in the movie?

“Bad Blood (Taylor’s Version)” and “Message in a Bottle (Taylor’s Version)” are featured—one during the film and one over end credits.

Do classic DC themes appear?

Yes—John Williams’ “Theme from Superman,” Danny Elfman’s “Batman Theme,” and the 1970s “Wonder Woman Theme” are quoted.

Is there a vocal ballad made for the film?

Yes—Jac Ross performs “Count On Me,” heard during Ace’s flashback montage.

Where can I stream the score?

On major platforms (e.g., Apple Music/Spotify) under the WaterTower Music release.

Notes & Trivia

• Jablonsky’s score album runs 23 tracks (~79 minutes) and carries the WaterTower Music imprint.
• The film quotes legacy DC themes and even drops Charles Bernstein’s “Jump Rope” (from A Nightmare on Elm Street) for a villain gag.
• “Count On Me” (Jac Ross) is the emotional centerpiece song tied to Ace’s backstory.
• End credits kick off with “Message in a Bottle (Taylor’s Version).”
• Yes, “You’re My Best Friend” plays over an early Krypto/Superman sky romp—textbook joy.

Genres & Themes

Orchestral heroics with a wink: bold brass, vaulting strings, and rhythmic ostinati carry the big rescues, while sly instrument quotes tip the cowl to DC history.

Pop and hip-hop as character paint: classic-rock warmth (Queen), 90s/alt-hip-hop cool (ATCQ, The Pharcyde), and modern pop sheen (Taylor’s Versions) tag character moods—lonely dog blues, team-building montages, and post-battle celebration.

Tracks & Scenes

“Theme from Superman (Main Title)” — John Williams
Where it plays: Prologue send-off from Krypton; Krypto dives into the escape pod (non-diegetic cue quotation).
Why it matters: Instantly locates the story in DC’s heroic lineage.

“You’re My Best Friend” — Queen
Where it plays: ~0:04. Krypto and Superman take a joyflight and foil crooks (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Sunny classic-rock to sell their inseparable bond.

“Electric Relaxation” — A Tribe Called Quest
Where it plays: ~0:09 as the shelter pets try to slip their cages (source vibe).
Why it matters: Cool, low-slung groove that humanizes the kennel chaos.

“Sing Along” — Sturgill Simpson
Where it plays: ~0:19 during the Lex/Orange Kryptonite sequence; reprises ~1:33 in a life-with-heroes montage (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Alt-country drift that threads present-day action to reflective beats.

“Superman” — R.E.M.
Where it plays: ~0:27 in Clark/Lois domestic prep while Krypto makes popcorn (source).
Why it matters: Wry needle-drop: the mortal in the cape gets a jangly anthem.

“Bad Blood (Taylor’s Version)” — Taylor Swift
Where it plays: ~0:29 as Krypto mopes at the pie contest; returns after Superman is hit with kryptonite (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Pop-gloss heartbreak that sells a dog’s jealous spiral.

“Batman Theme (Main Title)” — Danny Elfman
Where it plays: ~0:41 as Batman tussles with Lulu’s forces (non-diegetic quotation).
Why it matters: A dark chocolate wink for Bat-cameos.

“Passin’ Me By” — The Pharcyde
Where it plays: ~0:43 when Krypto learns the “super-sniff” trick (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Nostalgic hip-hop cool underscores a humbled hero.

“Count On Me” — Jac Ross
Where it plays: ~0:55 in Ace’s puppy flashback (non-diegetic song).
Why it matters: The film’s tender core—trust broken, trust rebuilt.

“The Final Countdown” — Europe
Where it plays: ~0:57 over the pets’ training montage (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Campy bravado = instant team-up juice.

“Theme from A Summer Place” — Percy Faith & His Orchestra
Where it plays: ~1:05 as Merton rescues Krypto and Ace from Whiskers (diegetic gag feel).
Why it matters: Easy-listening irony against chaos—great comedic contrast.

“What the World Needs Now Is Love” — Burt Bacharach & The Posies
Where it plays: ~1:10 when Lulu reunites with Lex, who promptly betrays her (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Syrupy love song weaponized as punchline.

“Block Rockin’ Beats” — The Chemical Brothers
Where it plays: ~1:15 once Krypto’s powers return and the brawl with Lulu/guinea pigs ignites (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Big-beat adrenaline for the third-act melee.

“Let’s Work Together” — Canned Heat
Where it plays: ~1:24 as heroes and pets fight giant Lulu (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Bluesy, communal stomp for a literal team-up.

“Message in a Bottle (Taylor’s Version)” — Taylor Swift
Where it plays: ~1:35 over the first end-credits roll (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Sparkly pop send-off that keeps the smile going.

Timings and scene contexts compiled from a detailed song-by-scene guide and cross-checked with widely cited credits. WaterTower Music and Film Music Reporter confirm album/score specifics.

Music–Story Links

Legacy themes do character work: Williams’ Superman motif frames Krypto as heir to a myth, while Elfman’s Batman sigil turns quick cameos into instant archetypes. When the film pivots to vulnerability, the palette shifts—R.E.M.’s “Superman” and Jac Ross’s “Count On Me” reframe “super” as tenderness and loyalty.

For momentum, the mix raids pop’s energy bar: Europe and The Chemical Brothers shove the team through training and the final scrum; Swift’s “Bad Blood (Taylor’s Version)” literalizes Krypto’s jealousy before the crew learns—of course—to work together.

How It Was Made

Director Jared Stern gave Steve Jablonsky room to write unabashedly heroic animation music and to nod at classic DC signatures without drowning the movie in nostalgia. WaterTower’s release bundles the score cues (from “Leaving Krypton” to “Krypto the Superdog”) while the film licenses a broad palette of source songs to handle humor, heart, and hype.

On the editorial side, needle-drops are sparing but strategic: quick hits for comedy beats, recognizable hooks for montage clarity, and one bespoke ballad (“Count On Me”) for the emotional reveal.

Reception & Quotes

“Jablonsky was allowed to reference the full range of DC-related themes from the past.” Filmtracks

“Original score now available from WaterTower Music.” WaterTower Music

Fans and reviewers praised the balance: big-screen heroics with a wink, familiar themes for instant attachment, and pop picks that land the jokes.

Additional Info

• Score album: 23 tracks; released July 29, 2022 (WaterTower Music).
• End-credits order: “Message in a Bottle (Taylor’s Version)” is the first song up.
• DC motifs: Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman themes are quoted in-film.
• Ace’s flashback: “Count On Me” (Jac Ross) is the needle-drop that breaks the room.
• Pop-culture gags: Even “Jump Rope” (the Elm Street rhyme) sneaks in for a villainous bit.

Technical Info

• Title: DC League of Super-Pets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
• Year / Type: 2022 / movie
• Composer: Steve Jablonsky
• Label (score album): WaterTower Music
• Album release: July 29, 2022 (digital/streaming)
• Notable in-film songs: “You’re My Best Friend” (Queen); “Electric Relaxation” (A Tribe Called Quest); “Bad Blood (Taylor’s Version)” & “Message in a Bottle (Taylor’s Version)” (Taylor Swift); “Superman” (R.E.M.); “The Final Countdown” (Europe); “Block Rockin’ Beats” (The Chemical Brothers); “Let’s Work Together” (Canned Heat); “What the World Needs Now Is Love” (Burt Bacharach & The Posies)

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Wikipedia; WaterTower Music; Film Music Reporter; Filmtracks; Soundtracki.

October, 30th 2025