Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie (soundtrack)
| Company type | Soundtrack album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 30 June 2023 |
| Founder | Jeremy Zag |
| Products | Soundtrack album |
| Parent | Muzeek One / TF1 Musique |
Miraculous, le film – La bande originale represents the soundtrack album accompanying the 2023 French motion picture Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie. Issued by Muzeek One through the TF1 Musique label on 30 June 2023, a distinct score album for the film was subsequently released on 5 July 2023.
Background
During the 2018 Comic Con Experience, Jeremy Zag revealed that Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie would be presented as a musical, featuring his original compositions. To further develop the musical elements, Australian director Michael Gracey joined the project as executive producer.
In support of the soundtrack, a live presentation showcasing the vocal talents of Lou and Elliott—who provide the singing voices for Ladybug and Cat Noir—was held at the Salon Gustave Eiffel on the Eiffel Tower’s first level on 28 June 2023. A subsequent showcase occurred at the 2023 Japan Expo on 14 July.
Release
The soundtrack became available on 30 June 2023 via Muzeek One under the TF1 Musique banner, with distribution managed by Sony Music Entertainment France. A special limited edition package featured a 15 cm plush figure along with a Ladybug mask. Additionally, signed copies by Lou, Elliott, or Jeremy Zag were offered.
Singles
The initial single, "Plus forts ensemble," performed by Lou and Elliott, was launched on 9 June 2023, accompanied by a music video released on 21 June. A follow-up single titled "Courage en moi" by Lou came out on 21 July, with its video debuting two days later.
Track listing
All tracks were composed by Jeremy Zag and penned by Zag alongside Michael Gracey, Chris Read, and Britt Burton.
Score album
A separate score album was issued on 5 July 2023 by Muzeek One to coincide with the film’s theatrical premiere in France.
All pieces were composed by Jeremy Zag.
Reception
Jonathan Broxton, a music critic, commended Jeremy Zag for his skillful handling of tonal variations and for crafting emotionally resonant and action-packed climaxes. In contrast, Lori C. from Ready Steady Cut critiqued the soundtrack for its forgettable melodies and noted a lack of cohesion between voice actors and singers, which undermined narrative engagement. Tessa Smith of Mama's Geeky described the music as "catchy and entertaining."
Foreign language versions
On 5 July 2023, foreign language editions of the album were issued alongside the score in countries where the film premiered theatrically. For regions where Netflix handled distribution, the soundtrack was released later on 28 July 2023.
English version
Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie (Original Soundtrack) was launched on 28 July 2023 via 22D Music with distribution by Lakeshore Records, aligning with the film’s Netflix release in selected territories.
Unlike the French version, this English edition combines both songs and score into a single compilation featuring 38 tracks. Lou returned to provide Marinette’s singing voice, while Drew Ryan Scott voiced Cat Noir; Mela Lee portrayed Tikki; and Keith Silverstein performed as Gabriel Agreste. The English adaptation of "Si je croyais en moi," retitled "If I Believed in Me," was released as a promotional single to support the Netflix debut in English-speaking markets.
All songs were created by Jeremy Zag with lyrics co-written by Zag, Michael Gracey, Chris Read, and Britt Burton.
Additional tracks
Included in the movie's soundtrack are the songs "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" performed by Dead or Alive and "Careless Whisper" by Wham!.