The Lost Bus soundtrack includes music by Chris Stapleton and Two Car Garage. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Paul Greengrass’ 2025 Apple TV+ movie. Check out Vague Visagesโ Soundtracks of Cinema category for more soundtrack song listings.
The Lost Bus stars Matthew McConaughey as Kevin McKay, A 44-year-old bus driver in Northern California. America Ferrera co-stars as Mary Ludwig, a married woman with a 15-year-old son. The storyline follows Kevin as he attempts to safely transport 22 children and their teachers during a deadly wildfire. Composer James Newton Howard (King Kong) scored the 129-minute Apple TV+ film, which features just two credited needle-drops. Hereโs every song in The Lost Bus, an adaptation of Lizzie Johnson’s 2021 book Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire.
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The Lost Bus Soundtrack: Every Song in the 2025 Apple TV+ Movie
- “Broken Halos” by Chris Stapleton (00:05:00): The Lost Bus soundtrack song accompanies an exterior scene. Kevin drives a blue truck. Music plays from the speaker system. Kevin arrives at his home and parks the vehicle. He answers a phone call from Dr. Everett and receives bad health news about his dog named Elvis.
- “Peace & Love” by Two Car Garage (00:08:00): Kevin talks to his son, Shaun (Levi McConaughey), during a bedroom scene. He says, “Talk to me, buddy.” The Lost Bus music plays from a speaker system. Kevin says, “You think I wanna be here?” Shaun ignores his father. Kevin lashes out and yells at his son. The Lost Bus soundtrack song continues as Shaun says, “You know, I fucking hate you!” Kevin leaves the bedroom and silently cries before bringing his dog Elvis to a veterinarian.
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