When Michael Jackson sang “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough,” it became more than just a hit song—it’s a mindset his fans are clearly still living by.
Following the release of the new biopic Michael, interest in Jackson’s music has skyrocketed. In the United States, streams of his catalogue jumped by an impressive 95% over the weekend compared to the previous one. These figures come from Luminate, which tracks trends in music consumption.
The surge coincided with the film’s massive debut. Michael pulled in $97 million across U.S. and Canadian cinemas during its opening weekend—far exceeding earlier projections that ranged from $50 million to $70 million.
That success translated directly into streaming numbers. Jackson’s music recorded 31.7 million streams on Friday and Saturday alone, up from 16.3 million during the same period the week before.
The impact didn’t stop there. The Jackson 5, where Jackson began his career, also experienced a major boost. The group’s streams climbed to 2.4 million over the weekend, compared to 1.3 million the week prior—an 85% increase.
On Apple Music, Jackson dominated the charts, landing eight songs on the Daily Top 100 Global Chart. His classic Billie Jean led the way, reaching number 11. Meanwhile, Shazam reported a 140% spike in activity related to Jackson’s music, with seven of his songs now appearing in its global top 200.
Despite the commercial success, the film has received mixed to negative reviews. Film critic Jake Coyle of the Associated Press gave it just one-and-a-half stars out of four, describing it as “a kind of fantasy film” that celebrates Jackson’s highs while overlooking the more controversial aspects of his life.
Still, regardless of critical reception, one thing is clear—the King of Pop’s legacy continues to thrive, with fans around the world turning back to the music that made him a global icon.
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