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Michael Jackson Streams Soar Post-Biopic Release
27 Apr
Summary
- Michael Jackson's Spotify listeners increased by 5 million recently.
- Music streams surged 95% over the weekend following the film's release.
- The biopic smashed box office records, earning $97 million domestically.
The film "Michael" has triggered a significant resurgence in the music of Michael Jackson, with his monthly Spotify listeners increasing by five million recently. Over the weekend of the film's release, Jackson's music streams experienced a 95 percent jump, escalating from 16.3 million to 31.7 million. This surge also benefited The Jackson 5, whose streams rose by 85 percent.
The biopic has achieved remarkable commercial success, breaking the all-time record for a biopic opening with $97 million at the domestic box office and $217 million globally. Despite a 37 percent critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film garnered a 97 percent audience score. This popularity has led to a noticeable increase in streams for Jackson's hit songs like "Thriller," "Billie Jean," and "Beat It."
