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Michael Jackson's Music Dominates Movie Charts
29 May
Summary
- Michael biopic debuts four Jackson songs on Top Movie Songs chart.
- Billie Jean leads at No. 3 with 32.9 million streams.
- KPop Demon Hunters' 'Golden' remains chart leader.
The release of the Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," has ignited a significant resurgence for his music, with four of his classic songs debuting on the April 2026 Billboard Top Movie Songs chart. These rankings are compiled using data from Tunefind and Luminate, blending song and film information with sales and streaming figures.
Leading the charge is "Billie Jean," which landed at No. 3 on the chart. In April 2026, it garnered 32.9 million streams and sold 4,000 downloads. "Beat It" followed at No. 5, with 21.2 million streams and 3,000 downloads.
"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" secured the No. 7 spot with 18 million streams and 3,000 downloads, while "Thriller" rounded out the entries at No. 10, achieving 11.8 million streams and 2,000 downloads.
Despite the strong performance of Michael Jackson's catalog, the perennial chart-topper "Golden" by HUNTR/X, from the film "KPop Demon Hunters," maintained its dominance for another month. This song, released in June 2025, continues to attract significant public interest.
