Anne Hathaway’s ‘Mother Mary’ Soundtrack: Details on the Synth-Pop Album and Latest Single “Burial”
Anne Hathaway is stepping into the music world with the upcoming release of the Mother Mary soundtrack. The seven-song album, arriving April 17 via A24 Music, features Hathaway singing all tracks and is a central component of the psychological drama-thriller film of the same name, set to premiere in limited theaters on April 17, 2026, followed by a wide release on April 24, 2026.
“Burial” – A Collaboration with Charli XCX and Jack Antonoff
The first single from the soundtrack, “Burial,” released on March 5, 2026, was co-written by Hathaway alongside Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff, and George Daniel of The 1975 The Fader. The song is described as a dramatic synth-pop track reminiscent of Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem” era, with melodic elements echoing Charli XCX’s signature style The Fader.
The Creative Team Behind the Music
The Mother Mary soundtrack is largely the product of a collaborative effort between Hathaway, Charli XCX, and Jack Antonoff. FKA Twigs also contributed to the songwriting and production, and will feature on the album, in addition to her role in the film Wikipedia. Daniel Hart composed the music for the film, with original songs provided by Jack Antonoff and Charli XCX Wikipedia.
About the Film
Directed by David Lowery, Mother Mary stars Anne Hathaway as a pop singer named Mary and Michaela Coel as Sam Anselm, a fashion designer and Mary’s former friend. The film centers on their psychosexual affair, rekindled when Mary seeks Sam’s assist with a dress for her new tour Wikipedia.
Mother Mary: Greatest Hits – Tracklist
- Holy Spirit
- Burial
- My Mouth Is Lonely For You
- Holy Spirit 20
- Dark Cradle
- Blue Flame
- Cut Ties
Charli XCX’s Recent Musical Ventures
This isn’t Charli XCX’s first foray into film soundtracks. She recently released a soundtrack for Wuthering Heights and appeared as herself in a mockumentary, The Moment The Fader.
The film also stars Hunter Schafer, Atheena Frizzell, Kaia Gerber, Jessica Brown Findlay, Alba Baptista, and Isaura Barbé-Brown Wikipedia.