Industry Jun 22, 2026
Movie Songs Debuting at No. 1 on Hot 100
In short
The first film song to debut at No. 1 wasn’t even nominated for an Oscar.
Originally published by
Billboard
Five movie songs have achieved a No. 1 debut on the Hot 100 chart. Notably, the very first film song to reach this position was not nominated for an Oscar.
This highlights a specific trend in music charting related to film soundtracks and their initial impact on the popular music landscape.