Why Did Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Hit the Hot 100’s Top 10 for the First Time Since 1984?

Michael Jackson's "Thriller" hits a streaming-era top 10 peak on the Hot 100 this Halloween season, despite having fewer streams than its 2024 peak.

Michael Jackson's music sets a new record on the pop charts

"Thriller" shoots up the chart, making this the sixth consecutive decade in which Jackson has scored at least one top 10 hit.