007 First Light has its own Bond theme by award-winning singer Lana Del Rey

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17 Apr 2026, 10:56 by https://www.techradar.com/uk/author/demi-williams · TechRadar

News By Demi Williams published 17 April 2026

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007 First Light's theme song is performed by Lana Del Rey
'First Light' was written and composed by Lana Del Rey and David Arnold, the renowned movie composer
The official title video will be released today

Lana Del Rey, the award-winning singer-songwriter, has been announced as the artist behind 007 First Light's official theme song.

Written and composed by Lana Del Rey and David Arnold, 'First Light' will set the stage for IO Interactive's original James Bond story, which launches next month.

The new song also marks the return of Arnold, the renowned Bond franchise composer with credits for multiple movie scores, including Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough, Die Another Day, Casino Royale, and Quantum of Solace.

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"The music of James Bond has always been a huge part of its identity," Arnold said in a press release. "A title song has to tell us about the world we are about to enter into. It has to intrigue, excite, and beckon us in. This song joins a long line of genre defining songs, each one creating a benchmark of style that adds to the magnificent heritage that is 'The Bond Song'."

"That’s why I was so excited to work with Lana, an artist who brought elegance, atmosphere, and her totally unique character to this piece, which I hope will open the world of Bond to a whole new audience."

Lana Del Rey - First Light (Lyric Video) - YouTube

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While the song and its lyric video are available now on streaming platforms, the official title sequence will be showcased for the first time on 007 First Light’s social media channels today at 8PM BST / 12PM PST.

"It’s a joy to watch two extraordinary talents like Lana Del Rey and David Arnold combine forces, the result feels instantly ‘Bond’ while still bringing a fresh identity for 007 First Light. Bond’s return to gaming is a landmark moment for us at IO Interactive, and having a title song of this quality makes it even more special," said Hakan Abrak, CEO at developer IO Interactive.

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