Quick answer: The new MGM+ adaptation of Treasure Island features an original score by composer Alex Baranowski. As of October 12, 2026, reporting confirms Baranowski composed the series’ music, but a complete official track-by-track soundtrack album listing has not been verified. That means viewers should distinguish confirmed score credits from any song titles, track names, or release dates that have not been officially announced.
Who composed the Treasure Island MGM+ soundtrack?
Alex Baranowski composed the original music for the six-part Treasure Island series. The composer confirmed the project on his own website, writing that he created the music for the new adaptation and that a full orchestra was recorded in Budapest, with additional musicians recording in the United Kingdom. That detail offers a useful first clue to the sound of the series: this is not simply a collection of pirate-themed songs, but a dramatic score built for a large-scale adventure.
Film Music Reporter also reported on October 9, 2026, that Baranowski had scored the MGM+ limited series. The publication describes the show as a six-part drama following Jim Hawkins and his mother as they become involved in a dangerous voyage connected to a legendary treasure map. Read the score announcement from Film Music Reporter and Baranowski’s own Treasure Island project note.
Is there an official Treasure Island soundtrack album?
The important distinction is between a composer being credited for a series and a soundtrack album being released. The available reporting confirms Baranowski’s score assignment, but it does not provide a verified complete album tracklist, track durations, or a confirmed album release date for Treasure Island. Until MGM+, Paramount+, the composer, or a recognized music distributor publishes those details, a list presented as “every song” would be speculation.
That does not mean the series has no music beyond the score. Television episodes can combine original underscore, source music heard by characters, songs licensed from other artists, and music used in trailers or promotional clips. Those categories are not interchangeable. A song heard in a trailer, for example, is not automatically part of the episode soundtrack or an official album.
What kind of music does the series need?
Treasure Island moves between family drama, suspense, seafaring adventure, and the threat of mutiny. The score has to help those moods coexist. Jim Hawkins’ story begins in a home and inn environment before expanding into a voyage where nearly every character may have a private motive. Music can signal that change in scale without forcing every scene into the same swashbuckling register.
Baranowski’s confirmation that a full orchestra recorded in Budapest is a concrete production detail. It does not, by itself, reveal the instrumentation or theme names used in each episode. A listener may hear strings, brass, percussion, or other colors in the finished mix, but individual instrument credits should not be claimed without a score booklet or official production notes to support them.
How the score can shape Jim Hawkins’ journey
Jim’s journey is not only about reaching an island. It is also about learning whom to trust. A recurring musical idea associated with Jim could begin with curiosity, then gather tension as he realizes that adults around him are withholding information. A separate musical identity for the voyage could make the sea feel both liberating and threatening. These are ways a viewer can listen analytically; they are not confirmed names or descriptions of specific tracks from the unreleased score.
The same applies to Long John Silver. The character’s charm and danger often operate at the same time. A score can underline that ambiguity by avoiding a simple “villain cue” and allowing warmth or confidence to sit beside uncertainty. Whether Baranowski uses that exact approach is something the episodes themselves must establish; no public track-by-track notes currently confirm it.
Original score vs. songs heard in the episodes
When searching for a television soundtrack, it helps to keep three lists separate:
- Original score: music written for the series by Alex Baranowski.
- Licensed or source songs: pre-existing music that may be heard within a scene, if the production uses any.
- Trailer music: music included in marketing footage, which may differ from the final episode mix.
At present, the publicly verified information supports the composer credit, not a complete inventory of licensed songs or score cues. We will not label an unverified song as part of the series simply because it sounds appropriate for a pirate adventure. Once episode credits or an official music listing identify a track, it can be added with its title, artist or composer, episode, and source.
Where to listen to the Treasure Island score
For the most reliable updates, check the official MGM+ website, the Paramount+ UK & Ireland series page, and Alex Baranowski’s official website. Search music services for the exact series title and composer name, but verify the album artist and label before assuming a similarly named release belongs to this adaptation.
Baranowski’s official website also links to his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and Amazon Music. These are useful places to monitor, but their general composer pages are not proof that a Treasure Island album is already available.
Watch the official Treasure Island trailer
The trailer provides a way to hear the series’ promotional sound design and music, but remember that trailer audio may be edited differently from the episode score and may not identify every cue.
Frequently asked questions
Who composed the 2026 Treasure Island series soundtrack?
Alex Baranowski composed the original score for MGM+’s six-part Treasure Island adaptation, according to the composer’s website and Film Music Reporter.
Has the complete Treasure Island soundtrack tracklist been released?
A complete official tracklist was not verified in the sources checked for this article as of October 12, 2026. Track titles and durations should be added only after an official or otherwise reliable listing is available.
Was a live orchestra used for the score?
Baranowski says on his website that a full orchestra was recorded in Budapest, with additional musicians in the United Kingdom.
Are songs from the trailer guaranteed to appear in the episodes?
No. Trailer music can be different from the music used in an episode and may not appear on an official soundtrack album.
Where should fans check for soundtrack updates?
Check the official MGM+ and Paramount+ pages, Alex Baranowski’s website, and reputable soundtrack-news outlets. Confirm that any listing names the 2026 series before treating it as the show’s official album.
Sources and further reading
- Alex Baranowski — Treasure Island project note
- Film Music Reporter — Alex Baranowski scoring Treasure Island
- Paramount+ UK & Ireland — Treasure Island: Everything You Need to Know
By Shivam Das
