The Smashing Pumpkins released “Black Stars” as part of the soundtrack campaign for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, according to Official Charts’ October 16 New Music Friday report. The song is part of a broader sequence of soundtrack releases ahead of the film.
What is the new Smashing Pumpkins song?
“Black Stars” is specifically identified in the October 16 singles roundup as a new addition to the Sunrise on the Reaping soundtrack. The source confirms artist, title and project connection, but not an opening chart placement or streaming total.
Why soundtrack singles matter
Major film franchises can extend discovery beyond a band’s existing listeners. For an established alternative-rock act, a soundtrack placement can connect new material with younger cinema audiences, while the film marketing campaign offers an additional promotional timeline. Such potential is not proof of commercial success.
What to check next
Listeners should use officially licensed music pages and franchise announcements for soundtrack credits and video availability. Future chart results, radio placements and platform-reported figures will be more informative than unsupported descriptions of the song as viral.
Source and context
Official Charts, October 16, 2026. Also read recent rock-release coverage.
Image is illustrative stock photography, not the official soundtrack cover.