Halloween 2026 has delivered one of the most exciting seasonal music moments in recent memory. Per InMusic Blog's October 29 analysis of TikTok, Spotify and Billboard data, this year's spooky-season surge mixes a Gen Z viral favorite - China Anne McClain's "Calling All the Monsters" - with the enduring classics, led by Michael Jackson's "Thriller".
The numbers behind the trend are striking, according to reports. TikTok creations, Spotify daily streams and Billboard chart positions all point the same way: Halloween music is bigger than ever in 2026, and the friendly battle between a new viral anthem and the all-time classics is giving fans plenty to argue about.
Calling All the Monsters Leads the TikTok Surge
China Anne McClain's "Calling All the Monsters" is the breakout story of the season. The track has powered more than 805,000 TikTok creations, according to reports, soundtracking everything from costume reveals to dance challenges. Per InMusic Blog's October 29 analysis, the song has also recently earned a US Platinum certification, although no certification date was disclosed.
The conversation around it keeps growing: listeners are openly debating whether the Disney Channel-era anthem can challenge "Thriller" as Halloween's defining song. Whatever the verdict, its viral run has already cemented it as the sound of Halloween 2026 for a new generation.
Thriller's Streaming Comeback
Michael Jackson's "Thriller" remains the gold standard of Halloween music, and the 2026 numbers back that up. Billboard reported 5.9 million official on-demand US streams in the tracking week ending October 15, 2026 - up roughly 44% year-over-year, according to reports.
The surge kept building through the month. On October 24 alone, "Thriller" generated about 1.7 million US streams in a single day, its highest daily total since November 1, 2025, per InMusic Blog's October 29 analysis. For the full words, revisit our Thriller lyrics page, and read our Michael Jackson biography for the story behind the King of Pop.
Dracula, Bloody Mary and the Spotify Charts
Tame Impala and JENNIE's "Dracula" is enjoying a seasonal surge of its own. Per the analysis, the dark, cinematic collaboration sits at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 - a remarkable showing for a track with such a haunting edge. (Find the words on our Dracula lyrics (Tame Impala and JENNIE) page.) Meanwhile, Lady Gaga's "Bloody Mary" is trending again on TikTok, riding the same wave of Halloween nostalgia - more on the singer in our Lady Gaga biography.
Spotify tells the same story. On the Spotify Global Daily Chart dated October 27, "Thriller" sat at No. 96 with 1.3 million worldwide streams, while The Cranberries' "Zombie" held No. 69 with 1.5 million, according to reports. On the Spotify US chart the same day, Tame Impala's "Loser" climbed 8 places to No. 18, "Thriller" re-entered the top 30 at No. 28 with about 487K streams, Ray Parker Jr.'s "Ghostbusters" rose 18 spots to No. 64, "Zombie" landed at No. 72, Bobby "Boris" Pickett's "Monster Mash" at No. 74 - see our Monster Mash lyrics page - and "This Is Halloween" at No. 91.
For context, the 2025 benchmark still towers above this year's figures: on October 31, 2025, "Monster Mash" hit Global No. 3 with 6.3 million streams, "Ghostbusters" reached No. 4 with 6.1 million, and "Thriller" took No. 5 with 5.6 million, per the analysis.
Watch the Official Video
The story of this Halloween starts with the viral favorite itself. Watch the official music video for "Calling All the Monsters" below, courtesy of Disney Channel Music:
Q: Which Halloween song is going viral on TikTok in 2026?
A: China Anne McClain's "Calling All the Monsters" is the breakout, with more than 805,000 TikTok creations reported and a recent US Platinum certification, per InMusic Blog's October 29 analysis.
Q: How many streams did "Thriller" get this Halloween season?
A: Billboard reported 5.9 million official on-demand US streams in the tracking week ending October 15, 2026, up about 44% year-over-year, and the song hit roughly 1.7 million US streams on October 24 alone, according to reports.
Q: What is "Dracula" by Tame Impala and JENNIE?
A: "Dracula" is the dark, cinematic collaboration from Tame Impala and JENNIE that is enjoying a seasonal surge - per the analysis, it sits at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Q: Which Halloween classics are charting on Spotify?
A: Per the October 27 charts, "Thriller," "Zombie," "Ghostbusters," "Monster Mash" and "This Is Halloween" all appear across the Spotify US and Global daily charts, according to reports.
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