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Who Sings 'Punkrocker?' That 'Superman' Ending Song, Explained
Who Sings 'Punkrocker?' That 'Superman' Ending Song, Explained

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Who Sings 'Punkrocker?' That 'Superman' Ending Song, Explained

In one early scene in Superman, Clark Kent (David Corenswet) and Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) argue about what makes a person truly punk rock. Is it liking the right bands, or is it doing something that nobody else will dare to do? Clark asserts that he is actually punk rock because caring and being a good person are punk rock qualities. And so, at the end of the movie, Superman revels in his goofy niceness as the 2006 song "Punkrocker" plays over the end credits. If you missed this song, it comes from the Swedish band Teddybears, who are an electronic post-punk band that has been making music since 1991. The version of "Punkrocker" that plays at the end of Superman is actually Teddybears' second version of the song and features true punk legend Iggy Pop on lead first version of the song was on the Teddybears 2000 album Rock'n'Roll Highschool. But the 2006 version, which they re-recorded with Pop's vocal track, is on their better-known album, Soft Machine. Not truly a punk song at all, the dancey, upbeat "Punkrocker" is one of those great anthems that often appeared on mix CDs in the mid-aughts. If David Corenswet's Superman is meant to represent a younger version of the character, then, in a sense, "Punkrocker" is a throwback track. It's also a song that perfectly suits director James Gunn's style, and will stay in your head for weeks. View the to see embedded media. Who Sings 'Punkrocker?' That 'Superman' Ending Song, Explained first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 9, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword

Iggy Pop on Closing Out ‘Superman' Soundtrack: Hero is 'the Best Friend You Could Have'
Iggy Pop on Closing Out ‘Superman' Soundtrack: Hero is 'the Best Friend You Could Have'

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Iggy Pop on Closing Out ‘Superman' Soundtrack: Hero is 'the Best Friend You Could Have'

James Gunn has a way with a movie soundtrack. That much became obvious with his 'Awesome Mix' from the Guardians of the Galaxy films, which featured '70s soul jams like Blue Swede's 'Hooked on a Feeling' and Redbone's 'Come and Get Your Love,' and the edgier The Suicide Squad soundtrack, which moved into '80s punk territory with The Jim Carroll Band's 'People Who Died' and 'Hey' by Pixies. More from The Hollywood Reporter Camila Cabello Signs With Full Stop, Management Home For Harry Styles, John Mayer, Tate McRae Primary Wave Acquires Rights from Estate of Fleetwood Mac's Peter Green Rob Reiner Teases Paul McCartney, Elton John Cameos in 'Spinal Tap II' With Superman, he's staying the punk rock course — but brings us into the 21st century with 'Punkrocker,' produced by Swedish dance music outfit Teddybears and sung by arguably the greatest punk rocker of all time, Iggy Pop. The song underscores the blockbuster's sweetly emotional final scene and continues into the closing credits, capping the well-reviewed and well-attended DC Studios reboot on just the right note of poignant-cool. Pop, 78, is tickled at playing such a key role in one of the summer's biggest hits. 'I always thought the track had soul,' he tells The Hollywood Reporter from Europe, where he is currently on tour. 'Superman is the best friend you could have.' The Man of Steel could turn out to be a good friend to Pop in more ways than one. 'Punkrocker' saw significant gains after opening weekend; according to data from Luminate, the song went from 1,572 streams on July 4 to nearly 190,500 on July 12, the day after Superman's opening night. Another song on the Superman soundtrack, '5 Years Time' — a 2007 folk rock single from the English band Noah and the Whale — had just over 7,300 streams on July 4, but by July 12 had gone up to 85,400, a 1000 percent increase. Only time will tell if those gains are a sign of more significant boosts to come. 'Hooked on a Feeling' and 'Come and Get Your Love' saw significant resurgences because of their prominent placements in Guardians films. The Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 went triple-platinum, while Vol. 2 for the second film went platinum. Ethan Millman contributed to this report. Best of The Hollywood Reporter From 'Party in the U.S.A.' to 'Born in the U.S.A.': 20 of America's Most Patriotic (and Un-Patriotic) Musical Offerings Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025

‘70s Rock Star, 78, Brings Fans Joy at the End of New ‘Superman' Movie
‘70s Rock Star, 78, Brings Fans Joy at the End of New ‘Superman' Movie

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‘70s Rock Star, 78, Brings Fans Joy at the End of New ‘Superman' Movie

'70s Rock Star, 78, Brings Fans Joy at the End of New 'Superman' Movie originally appeared on Parade. Moviegoers who watched the new Superman movie may have heard a familiar tune from Iggy Pop during the final scene of the film. Iggy's voice projected through the stereo as his 2006 song with Teddybears, 'Punkrocker,' played as Clark Kent, portrayed by actor David Corenswet, adjusted to his new reality. 'You see me drivin' down the street, I'm just not looking good / I got both hands off the wheel, I got you runnin' / I'm listening to music you can't hear, I got pretty music in my ear,' Iggy, 78, whose real name is James Newell Osterberg Jr., sang. The Teddybears debuted 'Punkrocker' in 2000 on their album Rock'n'Roll Highschool. The group re-released the song with Iggy six years later, which was featured on their album Soft Machine. 'Punkrocker' re-gained popularity amongst fans after they watched Superman. Some people ran to their mobile devices to find the music video on YouTube, and thanked the film's director and writer, James Gunn, for incorporating it in the remake of the DC film. 'Love it, thanks James Gunn, great ending song for Superman,' one fan wrote, as a second added, 'I'm here because of James Gunn's Superman. Unorthodox choice but I love that they used this song to close the movie.' Meanwhile, Iggy received his flowers from die-hard fans. 'IGGY POP has a musical career that spans 5+ decades. He is a national treasure,' a separate person wrote. Teddybears' bandmate Joakim Åhlund previously gushed that collaborating with Iggy on the song was a career high. 'Iggy Pop … it's pretty heavy. All those people are our heroes … we never would've dared to dream. It's all pretty amazing for us that we got the opportunity to work with such cool artists,' he said during an interview with Ion Magazine. 'But for me personally, I don't mean any disrespect to any of the others, but Iggy Pop … that's a proud moment for me.' 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 '70s Rock Star, 78, Brings Fans Joy at the End of New 'Superman' Movie first appeared on Parade on Jul 9, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.

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