Michael Jackson’s New Album Is An Immediate Top 10 Bestseller

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentMichael Jackson’s New Album Is An Immediate Top 10 BestsellerByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorApr 24, 2026, 11:26am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Michael Jackson's biopic Michael hits theaters today, and its accompanying soundtrack album is a fast bestseller in the U.K. VARIOUS, VARIOUS - JUNE 25: Michael Jackson performs in concert circa 1988. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)WireImageAfter years of development and filming, Michael Jackson's biopic, simply named Michael, arrives in theaters around the world today (April 24). Fittingly, the project is accompanied by a soundtrack, which serves as something of a greatest hits compilation – yet another by the King of Pop. Despite the fact that countless millions around the world already own many of Jackson's albums and quite a few of his biggest hits, the soundtrack is a quick bestseller in the United Kingdom, where the singer’s fan base remains dedicated in supporting anything with his name attached.Michael: Songs From The Motion Picture Debuts in Top 10Officially titled Michael: Songs From The Motion Picture and credited solely to Jackson, the soundtrack launches within the top 10 on the iTunes Top Albums tally in the U.K. The list looks at the bestselling projects, regardless of genre, language or length in that country, on the vital sales platform. At the beginning of this new tracking frame, Michael debuts at No. 9, though it could continue to rise as the day progresses.Michael Jackson Competes with Ringo Starr and Noah KahanMichael is one of five debuts inside the top 10 on the U.K.'s iTunes Top Albums chart this tracking week, and it's the lowest entry of the bunch. The superstar is beaten by Your Favorite Toy from Fo...