Morn than four decades after its release, Michael Jackson’s legendary Halloween classic, “Thriller,” has reached a new milestone, topping Spotify’s Global Daily Chart for the first time in its history.

The 1982 hit claimed the No. 1 position on October 31, 2026, after recording approximately 6.6 million streams worldwide in a single day. The achievement came as listeners across the globe turned to Halloween-themed music, giving the track a major streaming boost.

The jump was particularly impressive compared with the previous day. On October 30, “Thriller” recorded about 3.09 million streams and ranked No. 8 globally. Its streams more than doubled the following day, pushing it to the summit of the chart.

The song’s success was part of a wider Halloween takeover, with Ray Parker Jr.’s “Ghostbusters” landing at No. 2 and Bobby “Boris” Pickett’s “Monster Mash” taking No. 3.

Originally released as the title track of Jackson’s sixth studio album in 1982, “Thriller” has remained one of the most recognisable records in pop music. Its iconic music video, distinctive production and enduring association with Halloween have helped it find new audiences across generations.

The achievement also adds to Jackson’s streaming milestones in 2026. His classic “Billie Jean” previously reached the top of Spotify’s Global Chart in June.

Nearly 44 years after its release, “Thriller” has now secured a place at the very top of Spotify’s worldwide daily rankings, showing the lasting appeal of Michael Jackson’s music.