What is Bruno Mars' new album called and where did it chart?

Bruno Mars' new album is called The Romantic, and it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

How long has it been since Bruno Mars had a No. 1 album?

It has been over a decade, specifically nearly 13 years, since Bruno Mars last had a No. 1 album on the Billboard 200.

Which other artists charted in the top 10 of the Billboard 200?

Besides Bruno Mars, Gorillaz, BLACKPINK, Taylor Swift, and Mitski also had albums charting in the top 10.

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Bruno Mars' Chart Reign: Longest Gap in a Decade!

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Summary

Bruno Mars achieves his first No. 1 album in over a decade.
The Romantic's debut marks his first No. 1 launch.
Mars' gap between No. 1s is the longest for a living solo male artist.

Bruno Mars' Chart Reign: Longest Gap in a Decade!

Bruno Mars has secured the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 with his latest album, The Romantic, marking his first chart-topper in over a decade. The album debuted with 186,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. for the week ending March 5, 2026. This marks Mars' first album to debut at No. 1 on the prestigious chart.

The Romantic's success highlights a significant gap of nearly 13 years between Mars' No. 1 albums. This interval is the longest for any living solo male artist since Paul McCartney's return to the top in 2018. Mars' previous No. 1 album was Unorthodox Jukebox in 2013.