AceShowbiz - Michael Jackson’s albums Thriller and Number Ones have surged up the Billboard 200 chart following the debut of his new biopic. Thriller jumped from number 7 to number 5, earning 64,000 equivalent album units in the U.S., while Number Ones climbed from number 8 to number 6, selling 60,000 equivalent units.

This renewed chart momentum coincides with the biopic’s strong box office performance, which has made it one of the highest-grossing music biopics ever. The film has sparked fresh interest in Michael Jackson’s catalog, attracting both longtime fans and new listeners. Streaming numbers have played a major role, with Thriller accumulating over 50 million on-demand streams in one week, pushing it back to number 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for the first time since its original 1984 release. Additionally, six of Michael Jackson’s songs simultaneously entered the Billboard Hot 100 top 10, showing the broad impact of the film.

Michael Jackson is known as a pop singer and for his landmark album Thriller (1983), which remains a defining work in music history. His career also includes notable film appearances such as in Wiz, The (1978) and the cult classic short film Thriller. The biopic’s success has reignited interest in his extensive body of work, spanning music, film, and performance.

This surge in popularity highlights how powerful visual storytelling can reignite demand for an artist’s music, even decades after original release. The biopic has not only boosted album sales and streaming but has also introduced Michael Jackson’s artistry to a new generation, proving his lasting influence on pop culture and music charts worldwide.