Don't Say Good Luck Movie Soundtrack
Don't Say Good Luck | |
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| Movie Soundtrack (2026) | |
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| Director | Julia Hart |
| Studio | Netflix / Happy Madison Productions |
| Release date | 2026-08-14 |
| Genre(s) | Comedy, Drama, Music |
| Composer(s) | Yuli |
| Music supervisor | Dan Wilcox |
| Score album | Don't Say Good Luck (Original Motion Picture Score) |
| Record label | Netflix Music |
| Available on | Netflix |
| Cast | Sunny Sandler as Sophie Birenbaum Melanie Lynskey as Elizabeth Birenbaum Max Greenfield as Max Stephanie Beatriz as Stephanie Bebe Neuwirth as Bebe Steve Buscemi as Steve ... e 4 more |
About This Soundtrack
Premiering on Netflix on August 14, 2026, the upcoming coming-of-age comedy-drama Don't Say Good Luck is directed by Julia Hart and stars Sunny Sandler in the lead role of Sophie Birenbaum. The film marks an important milestone for Sunny Sandler, who plays a high school student facing a critical family crisis while rehearsing for her school's musical theater production.
The soundtrack for Don't Say Good Luck is highly anticipated by fans of musical dramedies. It features original theatrical performances by the cast, including Sunny Sandler, alongside Melanie Lynskey and Max Greenfield. The official trailer is backed by Matt Berry's folk-pop track 'Take My Hand' from his album Witchazel, establishing a reflective and nostalgic tone.
Composed by Margaux 'Yuli' Whitney, the original instrumental score brings a rich blending of classical strings and modern electronic production to highlight Sophie's emotional journey. Music supervisor Dan Wilcox oversaw the licensed soundtrack selection, bringing in acoustic pop and indie-pop tracks that fit the suburban teenage aesthetic.
Additional Songs
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TIMESTAMP01:05Enough for You by Sunny Sandler
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TIMESTAMP04:46Young Blood by The Naked and Famous
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TIMESTAMP06:37Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover by Sophie B. Hawkins
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TIMESTAMP07:47Gimme Gimme by Sutton Foster
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TIMESTAMP09:48When He Sees Me by Sunny Sandler
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A Good Thing by Claud
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TIMESTAMP15:55Tomorrow (Annie) by Annie
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TIMESTAMP22:25Tiny Moves by Bleachers
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TIMESTAMP23:39She Used to Be Mine by Sunny Sandler
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Eventually by Tame Impala
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TIMESTAMP27:02A Moment in Time by Yuli
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TIMESTAMP35:15Bad Idea by Sunny Sandler
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TIMESTAMP49:27affection by BETWEEN FRIENDS
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lemonade by ekat19
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Made of Gold by Shenna
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TIMESTAMP50:37One Fourteen by Blatty
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TIMESTAMP51:21Not the Same by Tasha The Amazon
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TIMESTAMP52:18Firework by Sunny Sandler
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TIMESTAMP53:44Deceptacon by Le Tigre
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TIMESTAMP56:45Mama Said by The Shirelles
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TIMESTAMP01:02:12Signing the Wall by Yuli
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TIMESTAMP01:07:43Whats Inside by Sunny Sandler
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TIMESTAMP01:09:46She Used to Be Mine by Sunny Sandler
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TIMESTAMP01:26:07Silver Springs by Fleetwood Mac
Songs in Trailer
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Original Score
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DURATION3:25Enough for You by Sunny Sandler
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DURATION1:13No More Bagels by Yuli
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DURATION2:06Gimme Gimme by Elyse Bell
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DURATION1:17When He Sees Me by Sunny Sandler
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DURATION0:45It Came Back by Yuli
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DURATION0:21I Got the Lead by Yuli
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DURATION0:41The Beach by Yuli
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DURATION1:58Focus on the Work by Yuli
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DURATION1:12A Moment in Time by Yuli
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DURATION2:25Bad Idea by Sunny Sandler, Jack Champion, Don't Say Good Luck Cast
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DURATION1:28Beautiful Hair by Yuli
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DURATION1:26Moms Silly Dress by Yuli
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DURATION1:37Firework by Sunny Sandler
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DURATION1:23Signing the Wall by Yuli
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DURATION1:35Whats Inside by Sunny Sandler, Don't Say Good Luck Cast
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DURATION2:46Everything Will Be Alright by Yuli
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DURATION4:26She Used to Be Mine by Sunny Sandler
About the Composer(s)
Margaux 'Yuli' Whitney, professionally known as Yuli, is a highly talented American multi-instrumentalist, violinist, music producer, and composer. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, she co-founded the boundary-breaking classical-crossover string duo Chargaux. Over the past decade, she has collaborated as a writer, producer, and string arranger with some of the biggest names in contemporary hip-hop and R&B, including Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, SZA, Doja Cat, and Halle Bailey.
In television and film, Yuli scored the Amazon documentary series Murder 101 and contributed to projects like Donald Glover's Swarm and Creed III. For Julia Hart's 2026 Netflix comedy-drama Don't Say Good Luck, Yuli composed the original score, blending her classical training with contemporary urban beats and emotional orchestral textures to anchor the film's theatrical coming-of-age theme.
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Did you know?
- Sunny Sandler's First Musical Role: Sunny Sandler, daughter of Adam Sandler, takes the spotlight in her first lead role in a musical dramedy, showcasing her vocal performances in the original theater numbers.
- Matt Berry's Theme: The prominent song featured in the Netflix trailer is 'Take My Hand' by English actor and musician Matt Berry, taken from his 2011 folk-rock album Witchazel.
- Happy Madison Musical: Co-produced by Happy Madison Productions, this film represents a rare venture into sincere, musical-led drama for the production company, which is traditionally known for broad comedies.
- Yuli's String Arrangements: Composer Yuli (Margaux Whitney) utilized her expertise as a classical violinist and string arranger for stars like Kendrick Lamar to write lush, violin-heavy motifs that underscore Sophie's theatrical rehearsals.
- Julia Hart's Musical Experience: Director Julia Hart previously directed Disney's Stargirl, showing her expertise in weaving teen musical performances seamlessly with emotional family narratives.
Official Trailer
About the Movie
In the heartfelt coming-of-age comedy-drama Don’t Say Good Luck, fifteen-year-old high school theater student Sophie Birenbaum (Sunny Sandler) finally lands her dream spotlight as the lead in her school musical. However, her excitement is instantly upended when she discovers that her mother’s (Melanie Lynskey) terminal cancer has returned. Suddenly forced to navigate the intense pressures of teenage romance, high school friendships, and demanding rehearsals alongside a devastating family crisis, Sophie must find the strength to balance the overwhelming drama at home with her passion for the stage.
Directed by Julia Hart (Stargirl, I'm Your Woman), the Netflix original film presents a poignant look at resilience, teenage ambition, and family bonds. The soundtrack blends original theatrical musical numbers performed by the cast with contemporary acoustic pop and indie tracks. The film's original score is composed by Yuli (Margaux Whitney), bringing a lush and modern orchestral backing under the supervision of music supervisor Dan Wilcox.
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