Michael Jackson’s Catalog Sets New Streaming Records in Third Week of ‘Michael’ Biopic, While Janet Jackson Sees Gains
Michael Jackson’s catalog continues to break records three weeks after the release of the biopic Michael. The film has significantly boosted streaming numbers for his iconic songs, while his sister, Janet Jackson, has also experienced a notable increase in her streaming figures.
Jackson Breaks Personal Streaming Records
During the tracking week of May 1-7, Michael Jackson’s solo catalog achieved 181.6 million official on-demand streams in the United States, as reported by Luminate. This figure represents a 32% increase from his previous record of 137.6 million streams, which itself was a 146% improvement over an earlier high of 55.9 million streams in a single week.
The song “Billie Jean” maintained its position at the top, garnering 14.8 million streams, a 31.7% increase from the previous week. This surge has propelled the track back into the Billboard Hot 100, where it jumped from 38 to 17. Other notable tracks from the Thriller album, such as “Beat It” and “Human Nature,” also saw significant streaming activity, with 11.4 million and 10.8 million streams, respectively.
Early indicators suggest that Jackson’s catalog may reach another nine-digit streaming total in the upcoming week. Initial reports indicate that from May 8-10, his catalog has already surpassed 86 million streams. If this trend continues, it is possible that Jackson could set a new personal record, with the potential for a 200 million+ week.
Janet Jackson Experiences Streaming Gains
Despite not being featured in the Michael biopic, Janet Jackson has also seen a rise in her streaming numbers. For the week ending May 7, she achieved over 9.4 million official on-demand streams, marking her best weekly total for 2026 and a 31% increase from the 6.9 million streams recorded two weeks prior.
A significant portion of this increase can be attributed to the song “Scream,” which she co-performed with her brother Michael. This track alone accounted for nearly 1.2 million streams in the most recent tracking week. Even without this collaboration, Janet’s catalog experienced a 20% increase in streams compared to two weeks earlier, translating to an additional 1.4 million streams.
Streaming Resurgence for Other Artists
The impact of the Michael biopic extends beyond the Jackson family. The Chemical Brothers have seen a revival of their 2015 track “Go,” which gained popularity following its inclusion in the Netflix film Apex. The song’s streaming numbers skyrocketed, with over 91,000 official on-demand streams recorded in the week leading up to the film’s release. During the film’s debut week, streams surged by over 431% to more than 487,000, and by the following week, the number jumped to 1.3 million.
Katy Perry’s “The One That Got Away,” a song from her 2011 album Teenage Dream, has also experienced a resurgence. The track logged over 2.8 million streams during the week of March 6-12, with a subsequent increase to over 3.9 million streams by April 3-9. By May 1-7, the song reached over 6.2 million streams, marking a 118% increase over two months.
This renewed interest in older tracks highlights the ongoing influence of social media platforms like TikTok, where users have been creatively engaging with these songs, further driving their popularity.
As reported by www.billboard.com.
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Published on 2026-05-14 01:55:00 • By FAME Delivered News Desk