Inside Hans Zimmer’s Warm, Character-Driven Score for Ella McCay

Hollywood Records and 20th Century Studios have released the Ella McCay (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), featuring an all-new score by Academy Award®–winning composer Hans Zimmer. The soundtrack is available now on all major digital platforms.

Zimmer—whose legendary career spans more than 150 films, including The Lion King, Interstellar, Gladiator, Dune, and The Dark Knight Trilogy—brings warmth, wit, and emotional nuance to James L. Brooks’ latest feature. His score captures the heart of Ella McCay, underscoring the film’s balance of humor and sincerity as it explores family, ambition, and public service.

Ella McCay follows an idealistic young woman as she navigates the beautiful chaos of balancing her professional life with the people she loves most. Zimmer’s music mirrors the film’s emotional arc, adding depth and resonance to Ella’s journey as she remains guided by her values while confronting the complexities of adulthood and responsibility.

The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Spike Fearn, Rebecca Hall, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker, Joey Brooks, alongside Albert Brooks and Woody Harrelson. Produced by James L. Brooks, p.g.a., Richard Sakai, p.g.a., Julie Ansell, p.g.a., and Jennifer Brooks, the film continues Brooks’ legacy of character-driven storytelling rooted in humor and heart.

The Ella McCay (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is out now on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and all major streaming platforms. Ella McCay is currently playing in theaters.