Will Smith - Friend Like Me (from Aladdin) May 2026

performed a reimagined version of the classic song " Friend Like Me " for the 2019 live-action remake of Disney's Aladdin . Released by Walt Disney Records on May 22, 2019 , the track serves as both an in-film musical number and a high-energy end-credits theme featuring DJ Khaled . Musical Style & Production

: A shorter version performed by the cast at the end of the film. Reception & Performance Will Smith - Friend Like Me (from Aladdin)

: The song was produced by Michael Kosarin and Matt Sullivan, with the legendary Alan Menken returning to oversee the musical arrangement. Versions & Tracklist performed a reimagined version of the classic song

Will Smith puts a hip-hop spin on "Friend Like Me" for Aladdin. Reception & Performance : The song was produced

The 2019 Aladdin soundtrack features multiple variations of the track:

: The song was certified Platinum by the RIAA in the United States and Gold in the United Kingdom. As of late 2025, it has accumulated over 200 million plays on Spotify.

: The primary film version used during the Genie's introduction.