[4] Toprak said that the main part of the score's development was the title character's theme, while later developing themes for the Kree and the Skrulls, whom she tried to connect in order to "find the universe" for the film's scenes in space and Earth, while describing the scenes on Earth as "fun".

[5] Toprak said that Carol Danvers' theme is "strong and powerful", but also emotional, in order to focus on the character's vulnerability.

He thought Toprak had written a "beautiful theme and an inspiring score" for the film, and had helped her work on "a few cues" which he said was him supporting her as a fellow member of the Marvel "family".

Giacchino made it clear that he "did not write the score to Captain Marvel ... bottom line is [Toprak] is a fabulous composer and certainly doesn't need me.

[10] Radio Times praised the selection of tracks, saying, "Once again, Marvel has absolutely nailed its movie soundtrack", but also notes that the film's directors did not necessarily unearth relatively unknown "beloved classics" to incorporate "them into the very fabric of the film", unlike what James Gunn achieved with Guardians of the Galaxy.