Revealing the Top Soundtracks of 2022: Latest Insights
The year 2022 brought forth a slew of blockbuster films such as ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’, and ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’.
Curious about which film scores took the crown this year, we conducted an in-depth analysis to find out.
- Top ten soundtracks of 2022
- Top five soundtracks of 2022
- Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
- Top Gun: Maverick
- Elvis
- Don’t Worry Darling
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
- What is the most popular soundtrack of 2022?
Top ten soundtracks of 2022
| Rank | Movie/TV Show | Spotify album play count |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody |
2,530,000,000 |
2 |
Top Gun: Maverick |
1,400,000,000 |
3 |
Elvis |
508,000,000 |
4 |
Don’t Worry Darling |
407,000,000 |
5 |
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever |
382,000,000 |
6 |
Turning Red |
184,000,000 |
7 |
Purple Hearts |
179,000,000 |
8 |
Marry Me |
147,000,000 |
9 |
Nope |
67,794,980 |
10 |
Bullet Train |
67,404,044 |
Our Method for Identifying the Top Soundtracks of 2022
Our research highlights that the top soundtracks of 2022 coincide with the highest-grossing films in theaters and streaming platforms. Soundtracks were ranked based on their total Spotify play counts, each reaching millions of streams.
And there you have it, our top ten list showcasing an eclectic mix of soundtracks and songs.
From timeless classics like Elvis’ tracks to fresh hits by Rihanna and Lady Gaga, our list includes an intriguing blend of musical offerings.
Top five soundtracks of 2022
- Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
- Top Gun: Maverick
- Elvis
- Don’t Worry Darling
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Our analysis went beyond merely compiling these acclaimed soundtracks. We delved into the specific songs and streams for the top-ranking albums:
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Topping the charts in our study, Whitney Houston’s biopic ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ amassed a staggering 2.5 billion streams.
So, what can we share about the tracks featured here?
The album boasts 35 tracks, highlighting some of Houston's biggest hits like ‘How Will I Know’, ‘Saving All My Love for You’, and the title song, which alone garnered nearly a billion streams.
Top Gun: Maverick
Taking second place is ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, achieving 1.4 billion streams in total.
The much-anticipated sequel made its North American debut on May 27, 2022, with the soundtrack hitting Spotify within the same week.
The album features original songs that quickly took off, including OneRepublic’s ‘I Ain’t Worried’ which alone has 733 million streams, alongside tracks by Lady Gaga.
Elvis
Coming in third is another biopic, ‘Elvis’, with 508 million streams.
This album introduces 36 tracks, blending remixes with Presley covers and original compositions, analogous to ‘Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody’.
Insights on Elvis Movie’s Soundtrack
While the Elvis soundtrack forms a central component of the movie, others like ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ boast a wholly original soundtrack crafted uniquely for the film.
Don’t Worry Darling
Further down the list is ‘Don’t Worry Darling’, starring Harry Styles and Florence Pugh, which clocks in at fourth with 407 million streams.
Despite its shorter tracklist of just 13 songs, it clearly struck a chord with audiences, becoming one of the year’s most popular listens.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ rounds out the top five with 382 million streams.
The album features original compositions by Ludwig Goransson, Rihanna, Burna Boy, among others.
What is the most popular soundtrack of 2022?
Our findings revealed Whitney Houston’s biopic ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ with over 2.5 billion streams as 2022’s standout soundtrack.
The research also confirmed ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ in second and ‘Elvis’ in third.
How was the study conducted?
We embarked on a comprehensive analysis of 50 of 2022’s most notable films, comparing their soundtracks on Spotify by totaling up each track’s streams to pinpoint last year’s breakout soundtrack.
Why did we conduct the study?
Soundtracks form an integral part of cinema.
They not only establish the film’s ambiance but also evoke deep emotions and narrate a character’s feelings without spoken words.