Josh Groban is Releasing a New Album Featuring 10 Beloved Classic Film Songs
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Two days ahead of his performance at the 2026 Oscars, Josh Groban has announced the release of his new album, Cinematic, set for May 8 via Reprise Records. This 10-track album pays homage to iconic music from films and was produced by Greg Wells, recorded in both Los Angeles and London.
This marks Groban’s 10th studio album and his first in over five years. Cinematic serves as a companion piece to his 2015 album, Stages, which featured songs from Broadway musicals. That album earned Groban a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, one of three nominations he has received in that category.
To promote the album announcement, Groban has released a new rendition of the Elton John and Tim Rice ballad “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King, featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles.
Additionally, two tracks from the album feature notable guests. Jennifer Hudson, set to join Groban on his upcoming North American tour, lends her voice to “Unchained Melody,” made famous by its inclusion in the 1990 film Ghost. In a personal touch, Groban’s father, Jack Groban, contributes a trumpet solo on “Moon River,” the beloved ballad from the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
“There’s something incredibly powerful about the way a song or score can elevate a story and stay with you long after the credits roll,” Groban remarked. “With Cinematic, I wanted to honor that feeling — the nostalgia, the drama, the romance — while bringing my own voice and perspective to these timeless songs. Recording this album felt like stepping into some of the most iconic moments in film history, and I hope listeners are transported the same way I have always been when the lights go down and the music begins.”
Of the 10 tracks, five have won Oscars for Best Original Song, while two others received nominations. “Unchained Melody” was nominated when it was written for the 1955 film Unchained, losing to “Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing.” Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” was also nominated, but lost to Stevie Wonder’s “I Just Called to Say I Love You.”
The remaining three tracks were not eligible for Oscars, having been written for different films. These include “Brucia La Terra,” a Sicilian-language version of “Love Theme From The Godfather” (also known as “Speak Softly, Love”); “As Time Goes By,” famous from its use in Casablanca; and “Stand By Me,” which was a hit well before its appearance in Rob Reiner’s classic film of the same name.
Groban launched his GEMS World Tour on February 7 with a performance in Honolulu. Seven dates remain on this leg of the tour, continuing through North America from June 2 to July 3, featuring special guest Jennifer Hudson. In the fall, Groban will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for “GEMS The Las Vegas Residency” on October 2, 3, 7, and 9.
Details on Groban’s Cinematic announcement and tracklist can be found below:
