Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ climbs to Hot 100, making the ‘King of Pop’ the first-ever artist with Top 10 hits in six decades

LOS ANGELES: Michael Jackson is back on the chart, proving once again why he is called the ‘King of Pop’.  As per the latest reports, Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ has bagged the No. 10 position after the 2025 Halloween season. The milestone has once again cemented Michal Jackson’s musical legacy, with ‘Thriller’ making him the first-ever artist to achieve top 10 hits in six different decades (the 1970s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, ’10s and now ’20s), as per Billboard.

Rising from No. 32, the song has gone to the No. 10 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, granting him a new chart longevity record.

In doing so, Jackson has surpassed Andy Williams, who, until his demise, held top 10 placements across five decades.

In November 1971, Michael Jackson entered the Hot 100 top 10 as a solo artist with ‘Got to Be There’. In his celebrated career, Jackson earned a total of 30 top 10 hits, whereas 13 were No. 1s.

Until the ‘Thriller’ milestone, his last top 10 came posthumously as a feature on Drake’s ‘Don’t Matter to Me’ in 2018.

The surprise resurgence happened at a time when the trailer of Antoine Fuqua-directed biopic, ‘Michael’, was set to hit theatres on April 24, 2026. The film will explore the superstar’s journey into becoming the King of Pop, offering fans with an intimate look into his life and his musical legacy.

‘Michael’ stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s own nephew, in a stunning and emotionally charged portrayal of the global icon who changed the face of music and dance.

The film also features Miles Teller, Larenz Tate, and Laura Harrier in pivotal roles. The biopic is set to be released in theatres on April 24, 2026, moving from its original October 3, 2025 date, reported Variety.

Produced by Graham King, John Branca and John McLain, Michael is expected to be a cinematic tribute to an artist whose work continues to inspire millions around the world.

John Logan penned the script for ‘Michael.’ John Branca, Graham King and John McClain serve as producers. David B. Householter serves as executive producer. (ANI)