Maroon 5’s hit song “Memories” has soared to the top of the second-ever Top Movie Songs chart, powered by Tunefind and Songtradr. The track, which has earned widespread attention following its synch in Venom: The Last Dance, leads the rankings with a powerful presence.
Released as part of the Venom film series, Venom: The Last Dance (which premiered on October 25) features “Memories” at the forefront of the movie’s soundtrack. The chart is compiled based on data from Tunefind, sales, streaming metrics tracked by Luminate, and data from films released in the past three months. Venom: The Last Dance makes history as the first film to hold the top two positions on the chart, with “Memories” at No. 1 and Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” in the No. 2 spot.
The Power of Venom: The Last Dance
“Memories” has been a major hit in the United States, racking up an impressive 8.8 million official on-demand streams and 1,000 downloads in October 2024. Originally released in 2019, the song was Maroon 5’s most recent top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 2 in January 2020. The track’s feature in Venom: The Last Dance has reinvigorated its popularity, helping it top the Top Movie Songs chart for October.
The second song in the film, Queen’s iconic “Don’t Stop Me Now,” from their 1978 album Jazz, helps make Venom: The Last Dance the first film to occupy both the top spots on this chart. The soundtrack’s success marks a significant achievement for the Venom series, following the release of Venom: Let There Be Carnage in 2021.
Other Chart-Toppers and Notable Releases
The rest of the chart continues to feature an eclectic mix of songs, with It Ends With Us making a notable appearance. Post Malone’s “White Iverson” claims the No. 3 spot with 13.3 million streams, a track that continues to resonate with audiences. Jungle’s “Back on 74” follows closely behind at No. 4 with 8.1 million streams, marking the first time a movie released directly on a streaming platform (Netflix's Lonely Planet) has made it to the Top Movie Songs chart.
Meanwhile, the Bee Gees’ “Tragedy” from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice remains a steady hit, coming in at No. 5, while several tracks from Maren Morris’ The Wild Robot have also made a splash on the chart. “Kiss the Sky” ranks at No. 6, while “Even When I’m Not” follows at No. 9. These songs represent the continued success of animated films on the chart, joining Transformers One (which made waves in the September 2024 chart) with its own high-charting songs.
Full Top 10:
- “Memories” – Maroon 5, Venom: The Last Dance
- “Don’t Stop Me Now” – Queen, Venom: The Last Dance
- “White Iverson” – Post Malone, It Ends With Us
- “Back on 74” – Jungle, Lonely Planet
- “Tragedy” – Bee Gees, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
- “Kiss the Sky” – Maren Morris, The Wild Robot
- “Right Here Waiting” – Richard Marx, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
- “Margaritaville” – Jimmy Buffett, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
- “Even When I’m Not” – Maren Morris, The Wild Robot
- “Nothing’s Gonna Hurt You Baby” – Cigarettes After Sex, It Ends With Us
The Impact of Streaming and Film Synchs
The Top Movie Songs chart reflects a growing trend in the entertainment industry: the powerful role of film and TV synchs in driving music consumption. With major hits like “Memories” and “Don’t Stop Me Now” being reintroduced through these synchs, artists are able to reach wider audiences and tap into new streams of revenue. As more films and streaming platforms incorporate music into their soundtracks, the visibility of tracks like these continues to grow, cementing the relationship between the music and movie industries.
For more updates on chart-topping movie songs and their impact, keep an eye on the Top Movie Songs chart powered by Tunefind.
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