[4] Phil Johnston, the film's co-writer and co-director, said that Ralph's insecurity is a feeling everyone can relate to, "but the song tells us we're not alone.

The song, which focuses on Vanellope's wish to grow as a person outside of her game, Sugar Rush, was written by Johnston and Disney's executive vice-president of music, Tom MacDougall, while the music for the song was composed by Disney's recurring composer, Alan Menken.

[5] A pop version of the song, called "In This Place", performed by Julia Michaels, was also featured in the end credits.

[5] Jackman said that the film's change of setting was its biggest difference from the previous one, stating that "While [he] can retain some of the original material, there's a new layer [he] had to create and integrate.

Jackman said that while "there's so many fun things to enjoy" in the film, its "universality comes from the fact that it's an important archetypal friendship story.

[2] Moore called the score "Henry's best work" and praised him as "an extraordinary composer and truly a brilliant musician and writer.

The emotion he brings is profound, thoughtful and funny", while Johnston called Jackman "a very contemporary composer, but he's not afraid to use elements that are electronic and synth, as well as traditional orchestra".

while he was inspired by brass arrangements from 1970 for Slaughter Race's theme, though with "slightly tougher program beats".

Also not included in the soundtrack is Ralph's rendition of Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" featured in the post-credits scene.