Hollywood Records and 20th Century 
Studios announce the release of Ella McCay (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) featuring a dynamic new score by Academy Award®–winning composer Hans Zimmer, whose iconic career spans more than 150 films including The Lion King, Interstellar, Gladiator, Dune and The Dark Knight Trilogy.. Capturing the warmth, wit, and emotional spirit of James L. Brooks’ latest film, Zimmer’s music brings added depth to the story of Ella McCay, a young woman, driven by her ideals as she navigates the beautiful chaos of family, ambition, and public service. The soundtrack is available on all major streaming platforms. Watch the film in theaters now.
An idealistic young woman juggles her family and work life in a comedy about the people you love and how to survive them. “Ella McCay” features an all-star cast including Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Spike Fearn, Rebecca Hall, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker, Joey Brooks with Albert Brooks and Woody Harrelson. The film is produced by James L. Brooks, p.g.a., Richard Sakai, p.g.a., Julie Ansell, p.g.a., Jennifer Brooks.
Ella McCay (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) track listing:
- Ella
- The Other Shoe Drops
- Hopeful Things
- The Phone Room
- Do I Ever Love You
- A Moment Alone
- The New Governor
- Late for School
- Closeness of a Kind
- Inauguration
- Taking a Moment
- You Didn’t Check the Label
- The Governor’s Mansion
- Make People’s Lives Better
- The Husband That Gets Mentioned
- Casey Opens Up
- Look Who’s Functional
- If You Even Liked Me
- Would You Be My Girlfriend
- Hamsters on the Same Wheel
- I Love the Job
- Hope Comes Close
ABOUT HANS ZIMMER
Hans Zimmer has scored more than 500 projects across all mediums, which combined have grossed over $28 billion at the worldwide box office. He has been honored with two Academy Awards®, three Golden Globes®, five Grammys®, an American Music Award, seven Emmy ® nominations and a Tony® nomination.
Zimmer’s career highlights include Dune: Part One, Top Gun: Maverick, No Time to Die, Gladiator, The Thin Red Line, As Good as It Gets, Rain Man, The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, Thelma & Louise, The Last Samurai, 12 Years a Slave, Blade Runner 2049 (co-scored with Benjamin Wallfisch) and Dunkirk. He also scored David Attenborough’s Prehistoric Planet and Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, the follow-up to his Academy Award®-winning score for Dune: Part One. Zimmer also scored Joseph Kosinski’s F1, the highest-grossing sports film of all time, which earned him a Golden Globe® nomination.
His concert film Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert was released in cinemas worldwide on March 19. It features live performances of Zimmer’s most revered compositions, as well as conversations with his closest collaborators, including Billie Eilish, Sir Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Finneas, Jerry Bruckheimer, Johnny Marr, Pharrell Williams, Tanya Lapointe, Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya.
Beyond his award-winning compositions, Zimmer is a remarkably successful touring artist. He recently concluded his first North American “Hans Zimmer Live” tour. He has also performed in the Middle East, including two consecutive nights at Dubai’s renowned Coca-Cola Arena, as well as at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix. Currently, he is on the second leg of his European tour that is set to conclude in spring 2026.
ABOUT DISNEY MUSIC GROUP
Disney Music Group (DMG) spearheads The Walt Disney Company’s global music ventures, encompassing recorded music, publishing, and live concerts. As the home of iconic labels like Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records, DMG boasts an extensive portfolio that includes soundtracks from some of the most beloved franchises in entertainment—Disney, Walt Disney Animation, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Pixar, Searchlight Pictures, 20th Century Studios, and Disney+.
A trailblazer in the industry, DMG has launched award-winning and chart-topping albums, including the Grammy®-winning Encanto, the Oscar®-winning Frozen, and the fan-favorite Guardians of the Galaxy mixtapes. Its rich legacy extends to celebrated compositions from WandaVision and The Mandalorian, iconic scores like Soul (Oscar® and Grammy® winner), Black Panther, Coco, and Moana, as well as hit video games such as Spider-Man 2, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (Grammy® winner), and Star Wars Outlaws.
Recent releases include Avatar: Fire and Ash, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, Zootopia 2, Moana 2, Mufasa: The Lion King, Thunderbolts*, Lilo & Stitch, Freakier Friday, Fantastic 4: First Steps, alongside television soundtracks for Shōgun, Only Murders in the Building, Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires and Alien Earth. Looking ahead, DMG is set to unveil highly anticipated soundtracks for Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Season 2 and Paradise Season 2.
With a catalog spanning over eight decades, DMG’s music has become a cornerstone of global pop culture. From timeless classics like Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, and Mary Poppins to modern epics such as Avatar and The Lion King, DMG’s repertoire continues to define cinematic music history.
Through Disney Concerts, DMG enchants audiences worldwide, producing and licensing thousands of live performances such as Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour, Star Wars in Concert, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Disney on Classic, Pixar in Concert, The Lion King 30th Anniversary, and Marvel’s Infinity Saga. These spectacular productions celebrate the music that has shaped storytelling for generations.
DMG also leads in music innovation and discovery with curated playlists, its dedicated SiriusXM station (Channel 133), and the Disney Music Emporium (www.disneymusicemporium.com), an online hub for exclusive vinyl and collector’s editions. Its acclaimed The Big Score video series highlights the composers behind DMG’s most iconic soundtracks, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the artistry that brings music to life.
Beyond soundtracks, DMG represents a dynamic roster of artists and songwriters, including Queen (in the U.S. and Canada), Andy Grammer, Sofia Carson, TINI, kenzie, almost monday, Freya Skye, Adrian Lyles, Dewain Whitmore, Tony Ferrari, Lenii, Paris Carney, Rose Tan, and others.
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