The King of Pop is back on streaming charts. The Michael Jackson Spotify chart received a major jolt this week as five songs climbed or re-entered the Global Spotify ranking following the theatrical release of ‘MICHAEL,’ the long-awaited biopic about the legendary artist. The MICHAEL movie streaming boost has sent listeners back to his catalog in numbers not seen in years.
“Billie Jean” leads the charge at No. 24, jumping 17 spots with 3.04 million streams. “Beat It” follows at No. 55, up 29 positions to 2.32 million streams. “They Don’t Care About Us” sits at No. 149 with 1.52 million streams, while “Smooth Criminal” re-enters at No. 157 with 1.48 million streams. “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” debuts on the chart at No. 182 with 1.38 million streams.
The biopic, starring Jaafar Jackson as his uncle, has reignited global interest in Michael’s music. Fans who saw the film are returning to streaming platforms to revisit the songs featured throughout the movie. The synchronized chart movement suggests the film is successfully introducing Jackson’s catalog to younger listeners while reminding long-time fans why his music endures.
All five songs are from different eras of Jackson’s career, spanning from 1979’s Off the Wall to 1991’s Dangerous. The diversity of the tracks, disco, pop-rock, socially conscious anthem, and cinematic thriller, demonstrates the breadth of his artistic range.
With the film still in theaters worldwide and positive word-of-mouth building, the streaming numbers could continue climbing next week. The King of Pop’s catalog is proving once again that great music outlasts everything.
