In Paddington 2, which composer wrote the film’s original score?

Dario Marianelli wrote the original score for Paddington 2.

Marianelli is an Italian composer known for film music, including his acclaimed work with director Joe Wright. His Paddington 2 score supports the film’s mixture of comedy, adventure, sentiment, and elaborate visual set pieces while maintaining a playful orchestral style.

Paddington 2 was directed by Paul King and released in 2017 as the sequel to the 2014 film Paddington. The music is separate from the film’s songs and soundtrack recordings, so composer credits can sometimes be confused with performers or songwriters connected with individual musical moments.

Marianelli also composed music for other major films, including Atonement, Pride & Prejudice, and Anna Karenina. Alexandre Desplat, Hans Zimmer, and Michael Giacchino are prominent film composers, but none wrote the original score for Paddington 2.