2020s

Soundtracks of Cinema: ‘Don’t Say Good Luck’

Don't Say Good Luck Soundtrack - Every Song in the 2026 Netflix Movie

The Don’t Say Good Luck soundtrack includes music by Sunny Sandler, Sara Bareilles and Olivia Rodrigo. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Julia Hart’s 2026 Netflix movie. Check out Vague Visages’ Soundtracks of Cinema category for more soundtrack song listings.

Don’t Say Good Luck stars Sunny Sandler as Sophie Birenbaum, a high school student and theatre actress. Melanie Lynskey co-stars as Elizabeth Birenbaum, the protagonist’s cancer-stricken mother. The storyline follows Sunny as she confronts various obstacles after landing the lead role in a school play. Composer Yuli (Murder 101) scored the 95-minute Netflix film; music supervisor Dan Wilcox (Sing Sing) selected the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in Don’t Say Good Luck.

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Don’t Say Good Luck Soundtrack: Every Song in the 2026 Netflix Movie

Don't Say Good Luck Soundtrack - Every Song in the 2026 Netflix Movie

  • “Enough for You” by Written by Olivia Rodrigo/Performed by Sadie Sandler (00:01:00): Elizabeth wakes up her two sons, Caleb (Matan Friedman) and Ethan (Eitan Friedman). The Don’t Say Good Luck soundtrack song continues during a transition montage. Ted (Max Greenfield) prepares a breakfast meal in his kitchen.
  • “Young Blood” by The Naked and Famous (00:04:00): The Don’t Say Good Luck music scores the title sequence. Sophie enters a vehicle. She chats with a friend named Carolyn (Scarlett Estevez).
  • “Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover” by Sophie B. Hawkins/Cast (00:06:00): A play rehearsal sequence begins. Various students audition for Ms. Parker (Stephanie Beatriz). Trista (Claire Scavone) performs as Sophie chats with Carolyn.
  • “Gimme Gimme” by Dick Scanlan and Jeanine Tesori/Cast (00:07:00): An audition sequence continues. The Don’t Say Good Luck soundtrack song is performed by Mallory (Elyse Bell). Sophie and Carolyn watch from the audience section.
  • “When He Sees Me” by Sara Bareilles/Cast (00:09:00): Sophie visits a school bathroom. She rehearses an audition song. The Don’t Say Good Luck music is featured again at 00:11:00.
  • “It Only Takes a Taste” by Sara Bareilles/Cast (00:10:00): Sophie chats with Carolyn during an audition sequence. She asks for a ride home. TJ (Ethan Costanilla) auditions for Ms. Parker.
  • “A Good Thing” by Claud (00:13:00): Carolyn sits at a desk in her bedroom. The Don’t Say Good Luck soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Carolyn receives a phone call from Sophie.
  • “Tomorrow” by Martin Charnin & Charles Strouse/Cast (00:15:00): Sophie visits her father’s deli. She announces that she received the lead role in a school play. One of Ted’s employees, Lenny (Jon Lovitz), briefly sings a song from the famous musical Annie.
  • “Firework” by Esther Dean, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Hermansen, Katy Perry and Sandy Julien Wilhelm/Cast (00:17:00): Elizabeth walks outdoors with Sophie. She sings a famous Katy Perry song. The Don’t Say Good Luck music is featured again at 00:52:00.
  • “Tiny Moves” by Bleachers (00:22:00): Elizabeth and Sophie use southern accents at a mall clothing store. The Don’t Say Good Luck soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Elizabeth and Sophie sit in chairs and continue using southern accents.
  • “She Used to Be Mine” by Sara Bareilles/Cast (00:23:00): Sophie hangs out with Elizabeth at a mall. A rehearsal sequence begins. The tune is also featured at 01:09:00 and 01:21:00.
  • “Eventually” by Tame Impala (00:24:00): Sophie sits in a vehicle. Music plays from the speaker system. Carolyn drives the vehicle and talks about Erin (Emma McNulty).
  • “Club Knocked Up” by Sara Bareilles (00:25:00): A car sequence continues. Carolyn talks about her one line in a play. She briefly sings the Don’t Say Good Luck soundtrack song.
  • “She Used to Be Mine” by Jessie Mueller (00:33:00): Sophie rests in her bedroom. Music plays from her earbuds. Ted argues with Linda (Bebe Neuwirth) about Elizabeth’s cancer treatments.
  • “Bad Idea” by Sara Bareilles (00:35:00): A play rehearsal sequence begins. Sophie sings a tune. She wears a white top.
  • “Affection” by BETWEEN FRIENDS (00:49:00): Sophie chats with Carolyn during a bedroom sequence. The Don’t Say Good Luck soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Sophie talks about the conflict between her parents and grandparents.
  • “Lemonade” by Ekat19 (00:50:00): A house party sequence begins. Sophie observes three cats. She groans after tasting Busch beer and then drinks Malibu liqueur.
  • “Not the Same” by Tasha the Amazon (00:51:00): A house party sequence continues. Music plays from a speaker system. Sophie drinks from a red cup and sits at a piano and then vomits.
  • “Deceptacon” by Le Tigre (00:53:00): Sophie rests in her bedroom. The Don’t Say Good Luck soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Carolyn and Erin enter the bedroom.
  • “Mama Said” by The Shirelles (00:55:00): A Mother’s Day sequence begins. Elizabeth talks to her children. She clashes with a male customer.
  • “Tornado Warnings” by Sabrina Carpenter (00:59:00): Ms. Parker leaves a school auditorium. Owen (Rohmer Baumbach) says, “After tech night after hours!” Music plays from a speaker system.
  • “What’s Inside” by Sara Bareilles (01:07:00): The Don’t Say Good Luck soundtrack song is featured during a play sequence. Sophie performs a tune. Elizabeth watches the production on a tablet.
  • “Silver Springs” by Fleetwood Mac (01:26:00): The Don’t Say Good Luck music scores the film’s end credits.

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The Don’t Say Good Luck soundtrack also includes:

  • “Made of Gold” by Shenna

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.