'Mayday' Soundtrack Breakdown: All The Songs In Ryan Reynolds' Cold War Comedy

Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh are teaming up for a high-octane Cold War adventure on Apple TV. The action-comedy feature *Mayday* drops the unlikely duo into hostile territory for a high-stakes escape story. Reynolds leads the cast as an American Navy pilot who gets shot down, forcing him to assemble an unexpected alliance with a quirky former KGB operative, portrayed by Branagh, to get out alive behind enemy lines. The movie is helmed by directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the creative duo behind *Horrible Bosses*. Beyond its lead duo, the film brings together a stacked supporting ensemble that includes Oscar nominee Maria Bakalova, Marcin Dorociński, David Morse, Clark Johnson, Wendy Crewson, Louis Cancelmi, and Josh Hamilton. To elevate the high-stakes narrative, the filmmakers curated a soundtrack packed with iconic pop tracks and a powerful original score. ## What songs are in the Mayday soundtrack? The needle drops throughout *Mayday* bounce between legendary American rock anthems and classic Eastern European recordings, mirroring the Cold War setting. Bruce Springsteen dominates the soundtrack with multiple heavy-hitting tracks, including his legendary hits "Dancing In The Dark," "Downbound Train," and "I'm On Fire." High-energy 1980s favorites also power several key sequences in the film. Viewers will hear Van Halen's explosive anthem "Jump" alongside Animotion's synth classic "Obsession" and Mel & Kim's dance hit "Respectable." To ground the movie's international atmosphere, the tracklist features vintage regional tracks, including Anna German's "Белая черёмуха" and Georgi Vinogradov's "Соловьи." ## Who wrote the score for Mayday? While the curated needle drops bring major retro energy, the original instrumental score provides the emotional tension. Composer Colin Stetson crafted the film's official soundtrack. Stetson is widely celebrated for his innovative musical arrangements, having previously composed scores for horror and suspense projects like *Hereditary* and *Hold Your Breath*. Beyond his work in film composition, Stetson boasts an impressive background in the mainstream music world. Over the course of his career, he has collaborated with acclaimed indie rock bands such as Arcade Fire and Bon Iver. His custom score for *Mayday* helps weave together the movie's comedic beats and tense action set pieces, creating a memorable soundtrack now available for streaming alongside the Apple TV release.