Michael Jackson has reclaimed a coveted place in the Billboard Hot 100, with "Thriller" climbing to No 10 after the 2025 Halloween season—an ascent that seals a historic record. With this jump from No 32, Jackson becomes the first artist to land top-10 hits in six different decades: the 1970s, '80s, '90s, 2000s, '10s and now the '20s. No musician has crossed that threshold before.

The 1982 classic pulled in 14 million streams and reached a radio audience of 9.3 million, according to Luminate. Although its original peak was No 4, its re-entry underscores the kind of cultural tenacity only Jackson seems capable of wielding—even sixteen years after his death. In surpassing Andy Williams, who had top-10 placements across five decades until his death in 2012, Jackson's dominance becomes undeniable and historically unmatched.

This renewed surge follows intense public anticipation surrounding the trailer for Antoine Fuqua's upcoming biopic "Michael", set for theatrical release on April 24, 2026. The film promises: "'Michael' explores the global superstar's journey to becoming the King of Pop, offering an intimate look at the life and enduring legacy of one of the most influential and trailblazing artists the world has ever known." The timing of the teaser has clearly amplified the song's momentum, sending long-time fans and new listeners back into Jackson's sonic universe.

Jackson's Billboard ascent is part of a career steeped in milestones. His first solo top-10 entry came in November 1971 with "Got to Be There". In the decades that followed, he amassed 30 top-10 hits, including 13 chart-toppers. This week marks his first top-10 appearance since 2018, when he posthumously featured on Drake's "Don't Matter to Me".

While Jackson surges back into the top tier, Taylor Swift maintains her present-day chart dominance. Her single "The Fate of Ophelia" holds the No 1 position for a fifth consecutive week, matched by her album "The Life of a Showgirl", which continues its five-week reign atop the Billboard 200.

Swift's numbers remain formidable: 27.4 million official streams, 59.2 million radio airplay impressions, and 29,000 units sold. She has kept the track's momentum alive with strategic releases, including the "Loud Luxury" remix on November 6 and the "Alone in My Tower Acoustic Version", which dropped digitally on October 28 and hit streaming platforms on October 31.