Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” has achieved another major milestone as it surges back up the charts. The iconic track has officially passed two of Jackson’s other legendary hits, “Beat It” and “Billie Jean,” becoming his longest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100. Its latest rise coincided with Halloween 2025, when the song once again dominated seasonal playlists across the globe.
Every October, “Thriller” reclaims its position as the world’s go-to Halloween anthem. The track doesn’t just experience a boost in streams and sales—it consistently returns to the charts as a powerhouse hit. Many other songs have become tied to the holiday, and new ones join the rotation each year, but none can compete with the cultural hold “Thriller” maintains.
This year was no different, as the song re-emerged stronger than ever on U.S. charts. Its renewed momentum pushed it back into the upper levels of the Hot 100, proving that decades after its release, it remains a seasonal juggernaut. Its chart performance continues to outshine most other holiday-related tracks.
As “Thriller” climbs, it also reshapes Michael Jackson’s own musical hierarchy. The song has now surpassed the long-term chart performance of some of his biggest singles, securing a new personal record within his discography. While “Beat It” and “Billie Jean” remain cultural staples, “Thriller” has overtaken them in longevity.
With this latest achievement, the legendary hit further cements its legacy not only as a Halloween classic but as one of Jackson’s most enduring works. Its ability to return stronger each year reinforces its status as a timeless, generation-spanning phenomenon that continues to define the spooky season.
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