Summary

• Dive into the dual world of Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken with dream-pop and synth-pop tracks that tell Ruby's coming-of-age story.
• Follow Ruby's journey to discover her true self and protect her school from the dangerous mermaid Chelsea with enchanting music.
• Stream the captivating soundtrack on Spotify and Apple Music to relive Ruby's underwater adventure and heartfelt journey on land.

The Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken stars Lana Condor as Ruby, who is ed by a sensational ensemble that includes Toni Collette (Agatha Gillman), Annie Murphy (Queen Nerissa), and Jane Fonda (Grandmamah). The exceptional voice acting paired with the dynamic soundtrack, truly breathes life into the narrative of finding oneself on land and in the sea.

Stephanie Economou, the composer of Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, played a vital role in the film's creative process from the start. The music, both in score and soundtrack, has a dream-pop and synth-pop feel, which enhances the worldbuilding of Ruby's dual life on land and underwater. Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken's soundtrack features amazing artists and introduces two brand-new songs made just for the film, which makes the soundtrack a standout element for viewers.

Here's Every Song In Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, in the order they appear in the film:

When Every Song On The Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken Soundtrack Plays In The Movie

“Growing Up” by The Linda Lindas: The pop-punk track by the girl group The Linda Lindas kicks off at the start of Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken. This song plays right after Ruby answers a phone call from her friends, who convince her to ask her overprotective mother, Agatha Gillman, to let her go to prom on a boat.

“Hello” by Calabasas: Following Ruby's conversation with her friends at school about asking Connor to go with her to prom, "Hello" plays. The song begins as Connor makes his grand entrance riding on his skateboard through the halls. As he and Ruby lock eyes, she begins fantasizing about her successfully asking him to be her date to the dance.

“Oh!” by The Linda Lindas: The Linda Lindas make another appearance after Ruby grows into her full Kraken self for the first time. Agatha drives frantically searching for her daughter and runs into her brother Brill, who explains that the family felt Ruby's pulse when she was underwater. While Agatha looks for her daughter, Ruby hides in the forest in her gigantic Kraken form.

“This Moment” by Mimi Webb: Mimi Webb has the first original song in the movie, which plays as Ruby starts to accept her new Kraken self for the first time. Her uncle Brill acts as her tour guide, showing her all the wonder and whimsy that the ocean has to offer.

“It Gets Dark” by Sigrid: After Ruby returns to the surface, Sigrid's song underscores the destruction she caused because of her transformation. The town is ransacked and everyone sees the Kraken as a monster, which upsets Ruby.

“Plastic Pony” by mxmtoon: Chelsea Van Der Zee, a mermaid, tries to cheer Ruby up in the school bathroom because of the town's perception of her. She convinces Ruby to have a super sea-girl ditch day, where they explore the ocean and journey to all seven seas.

“I Just Wanna Shine” by Fitz and The Tantrums: Ruby asks her Grandmamah to teach her how to use her full Kraken powers. Grandmamah instructs Ruby that she must leave the human world behind to swim faster through currents, gain incredible strength, summon her body armor, and learn to master laser vision. Through her training sessions, Agatha sees less and less of her daughter, only getting notes left by her on the fridge. Ruby's friends and her crush, Connor, notice that she is not around as much and is always running off with Chelsea.

“Ride Like The Wind” by Christopher Cross: Captain Gordon Lighthouse asks for music to be played while on the hunt for a Kraken, which leads the movie to play the 1980 soft rock hit. Arthur Gillman, Ruby's dad, and Sam Gillman, Ruby's younger brother, fool Captain Gordon into thinking he has caught a baby Kraken.

“Pink Venom” by Blackpink: After retrieving the trident, Chelsea reveals her true self, becoming the evil mermaid Queen Nerissa. Nerissa explains how she tricked Ruby into getting the weapon that could put an end to her Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken. Nerissa launches rocks at Ruby and the final blow knocks Ruby out.

“Moon Man” by Ball Brigada: This song plays as the high school prom kicks off on the party boat. As the teenagers are dancing, Connor is shown standing by himself dropping flower petals into the water.

“Burning” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs: With the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' song playing, Ruby rises from the water to confront Queen Nerissa. Their battle causes a massive wave to form that threatens to submerge the prom boat. With her newfound strength, Ruby lifts the boat above the water, saving everyone on board. The song continues as Ruby disarms Queen Nerissa, and sends the trident flying across the ocean.

“Praising You” by Rita Ora feat. Fatboy Slim: This upbeat number starts as Ruby and Connor the dance floor after Nerissa is defeated. Grandmamah finally meets her grandson Sam, and Agatha sees how happy Ruby is now that she is her true self. The song continues to play, as various Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken character stories wrap up, like Captain Gordon apologizing for his harsh words about the Kraken species, Agatha sharing her new Kraken housing protection initiative, Arther talking about his crafts, Sam dominating at dodgeball, and showing that the school is finally repaired.

“Rise” by Freya Ridings: Freya Ridings sings the second original song of the film that plays as Ruby jumps into the ocean to save the Kraken Kingdom from the Devil Whale. This song continues through the credits, which ends Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken on a heartwarming and upbeat note.

At the time of writing this article, Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken is available to stream on Netflix.

Where To Listen To The Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken Soundtrack

DreamWorks' Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken soundtrack is available to stream on popular music platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. The soundtrack consists of 13 songs, which are on an official playlist by Back Lot Music. This playlist allows lovers of the Dreamworks underwater adventure film to listen to their favorite songs from the movie, like “Growing Up” by The Linda Lindas and “Pink Venom” by Blackpink.

Additionally, listeners can revisit the original songs from the movie “Rise” by Freya Ridings and “This Moment” by Mimi Webb. Stephanie Economou's enchanting score is also available to stream on major platforms like Spotify. For those wishing to listen to Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken's enchanting music, there are multiple options for reliving Ruby's captivating journey long after the credits have rolled.

Sources: Spotify, Apple Music