When Charli xcx was announced as the soundtracking artist behind Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” adaptation, a fair few heads were scratched. Charli is celebrated for her experimental hyperpop punchiness and so isn’t perhaps the natural fit for the slow-paced fogginess of the period drama. But with the release of both the film and soundtrack album earlier this year, the fog dispersed and the vision became clear; now the abrasive sounds of Charli xcx and the moody murkiness of Wuthering Heights appear harmonious.

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This collaboration got me thinking about other soundtrack albums throughout the years. Back in 2023 we had the Barbie film, whose soundtrack featured 21 artists collaborating for a positively pink performance, and more recently we saw the music for the KPOP Demon Hunters film awarded at the 2026 Oscars. The soundtrack album isn’t just a modern phenomenon, though. Back at the turn of the century, Phil Collins also won an Oscar for his song ‘You’ll Be In My Heart’, which came from his soundtrack for Disney’s animated film ‘Tarzan’.

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So the soundtrack album has a well-proven record and historical legacy…but what about the future? That’s where you come in!

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We’re going to play a round of ‘Fantasy soundtracking’, giving you the chance to Musix-matchmake some upcoming films with artists of your choice. We want to hear your suggestions (either serious or silly) of which artist would make a great soundtrack for the films, alongside your explanation for why. Imagine you are the casting musical director, and this is your pitch to the film crew.

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You can pick from these upcoming films, or choose one of your own…

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The Odyssey

Toy Story 5

Dune: Messiah

The Devil Wears Prada 2

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…and when you’re ready, make your case via this form.

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We’ll look forward to reading through your ideas! Stay tuned for a summary next month.