Challengers soundtrack: A definitive guide to all the songs in the movie
Challengers, starring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist, was one of the most anticipated films of 2024. Written by Justin Kuritzkes and directed by Luca Guadagnino, the film tells the story of a love triangle involving its three main protagonists, whose lives are intricately intertwined through their relationships within the tennis world.
The film was released in theaters across the United States on April 26, 2024, to significant acclaim. Many praised it for its direction, acting, and exploration of uncharted territories. However, what impressed audiences the most was its soundtrack.
The soundtrack for the film was composed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, featuring tracks primarily within the electronic genre. Some notable songs on the tracklist include Challengers, Brutalizer 2, Compress / Repress, and more.
The film's music received multiple nominations at various award ceremonies, including the Critics' Choice Movie Awards (2025), Grammy Awards (2025), and Golden Globe Awards (2025), where it won the award for Best Original Score.
The soundtrack of Challengers
While Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross serve as composers, producers, and performers on most of the tracks, other contributors have also played a role in creating the soundtrack of Challengers. All the details about the soundtracks that one should know:
- Challengers by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
- I Know by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
- L'Œuf by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
- The Signal by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
- Yeah X10 by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
- Brutalizer by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
- Brutalizer 2 by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
- The Points That Matter by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
- Lullaby by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
- Stopper by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
- Final Set by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
- Challengers: Match Point by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
- Pull Over by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
- Compress / Repress by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
- Friday Afternoons, Op. 7: A New Year Carol by Benjamin Britten, Choir Of Downside School, Purley, and Viola Tunnard
- Friday Afternoons, Op. 7: A New Year Carol (Part 2) by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
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About the movie
The official synopsis for the movie highlights the key actors and provides an overview of their characters within the film's story. It reads:
"From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court."
The synopsis continues:
"Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist – West Side Story), Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (Josh O’Connor – The Crown) – his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win."
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How to watch Challengers?
Owing to its immense popularity, Challengers is now available on multiple digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus, Sling TV, YouTube, YouTube TV, and The Roku Channel. Additionally, it is available on Philo, Apple TV Plus, Fandango at Home, and Google Play Movies.
While the film is available for free on some of these platforms, it can also be rented or purchased for a fee on others.
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