The Greatest Show
"The Greatest Show" is a song performed by Hugh Jackman, Keala Settle, Zac Efron and Zendaya for the film The Greatest Showman. It is the opening track from The Greatest Showman: Original [Motion Picture Soundtrack] and also serves as the opening and closing number of the film itself. It is expected to do the same in the upcoming 2026 The [Greatest Showman |stage musical adaptation] of the film. Despite not being released as an official single, "The Greatest Show" was the 18th biggest song of 2018 in the United Kingdom.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
| Chart | Position |
| UK Singles | 90 |
Certifications
Reimagined version
For The Greatest Showman: Reimagined, the song was covered by American rock band Panic! at the Disco.Critical reception
Rolling Stones Ryan Reed wrote that the Panic! at the Disco's version " stays faithful to the original's theatrical arrangement of brass fanfare and densely layered harmony vocals", and "beefs up the rhythm section with a booming drum sound and ends the track with a Queen-styled guitar solo.In other media
- The song was the official theme song for WWEs Backlash 2020 for "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever".
- "The Greatest Show" is featured in the 2024 Marvel Cinematic Universe film Deadpool & Wolverine, which stars Hugh Jackman, the actor who played Barnum, as one of its titular characters, James "Logan" Howlett / Wolverine.
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
| Canada | 40 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles | 21 |