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

Michael Giacchino composed the original score for Pixar’s Cars 2.

The score supports the film’s combination of international racing, espionage, comedy, and action. Giacchino had already become closely associated with large-scale film scoring through projects such as The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and the television series Lost. His Cars 2 music adds orchestral spy-film touches to the franchise’s familiar automotive themes.

Randy Newman composed the scores for Cars and Cars 3, making him the composer most often associated with the series. That connection creates a common mix-up when identifying Cars 2’s composer. The film also includes songs by other artists, including “You Might Think” by Weezer, but a song performer is not the same as the composer of the original score. Cars 2 was released in 2011.