Coldplay’s “Atlas” Featured on the ‘Catching Fire’ Soundtrack

Coldplay's Atlas in The Hunger Games Catching Fire
Coldplay posted a draft of Atlas on Twitter

Coldplay’s never recorded an original song for a movie but they did so now with “Atlas,” the first song to be revealed off of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire soundtrack. Lionsgate and Republic Records announced “Atlas” will be released on August 26, 2013.

“I have great respect and admiration for Coldplay, and we are thrilled with how well they have connected to the themes and ideas within the film,” stated Catching Fire director Francis Lawrence. “Their unwavering passion and excitement for the project elevated the collaboration even further, and we can’t wait to share this music with audiences around the world.”

“We are so honored that Coldplay, one of the iconic rock bands of our generation, will perform the first song out on the new soundtrack,” added Tracy McKnight, Lionsgate’s Head of Film Music. “Knowing that Chris Martin is a fan of the books makes this even more meaningful. The Coldplay single underscores the stature of recording artists we’ve assembled for this powerful soundtrack.”

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Plot: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire begins as Katniss Everdeen (played by Jennifer Lawrence) has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark (played by Josh Hutcherson). Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a “Victor’s Tour” of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) – a competition that could change Panem forever.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire opens in theaters on November 22, 2013.