Welcome to Billboard Pro’s Trending Up column, where we explore the songs, artists, and trends that have caught the music industry’s attention. This week, we delve into the streaming gains experienced by Olivia Rodrigo's 'Can't Catch Me Now' and James Newton Howard's 'The Hanging Tree' following the release of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. The prequel film's arrival has reignited interest in both new and classic songs associated with the franchise, resulting in a significant surge in streams. Let's dive into the details!
Streaming Surge for Hunger Games Soundtracks
Discover the impact of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes on the streaming numbers of Olivia Rodrigo's 'Can't Catch Me Now' and James Newton Howard's 'The Hanging Tree'.
The release of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes has sparked a significant surge in streaming for the franchise's soundtracks. Let's take a closer look at the streaming gains experienced by Olivia Rodrigo's 'Can't Catch Me Now' and James Newton Howard's 'The Hanging Tree'.
Both songs have seen a remarkable increase in streams following the release of the prequel film. The Hunger Games fans have eagerly turned back to these familiar tunes, resulting in a resurgence of interest and a boost in streaming numbers.
Olivia Rodrigo's 'Can't Catch Me Now' Rebounds
Explore the resurgence of Olivia Rodrigo's 'Can't Catch Me Now' following the release of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
Despite dropping on the Billboard Hot 100, Olivia Rodrigo's 'Can't Catch Me Now' has experienced a rebound in streaming numbers after the release of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
Early streaming returns indicate a significant increase in demand for the soundtrack single. In the first four days of the film's theatrical run, 'Can't Catch Me Now' earned 4.26 million official on-demand U.S. streams, marking a 43% surge compared to the previous tracking period.
James Newton Howard's 'The Hanging Tree' Finds New Life
Learn about the streaming resurgence of James Newton Howard's 'The Hanging Tree' in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
'The Hanging Tree,' originally performed by Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1, has experienced a revival in streaming numbers with the release of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
In the first four days of the film's run, 'The Hanging Tree' garnered 344,000 streams, marking a 58% increase compared to the previous tracking period. Fans have been captivated by Rachel Zegler's rendition of the song, breathing new life into this beloved soundtrack.