Michael Jackson’s Thriller Soars Back to No. 2 on Billboard 200 Following Halloween Boost

Michael Jackson’s iconic album Thriller has returned to No. 2 on the Billboard 200, reaching its highest chart position in more than four decades. The album jumped from No. 13 to No. 2 on the chart dated November 14, 2026, according to Billboard. The resurgence followed Halloween, when Jackson’s music traditionally attracts increased streaming activity, along with renewed interest in physical editions of the album. Thriller earned 55,000 equivalent album units in the United States during the tracking week ending November 5, an 89% increase from the previous week. The total included 32,000 streaming-equivalent units and 22,000 album sales, with vinyl accounting for 19,000 copies. Originally released in 1982, Thriller became one of the most successful albums in music history, spending 37 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Songs such as Billie Jean, Beat It, and Thriller remain central to Jackson’s musical legacy. The latest chart performance highlights the album’s continued popul