Eminem, Curtain Call 2 hits four-year UK chart milestone
Published on 08/21/2026 at 06:28 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Eminem continues to show long-term chart strength in Europe. According to a Forbes chart analysis based on the latest Official Charts data from August 11, 2026, his compilation Curtain Call 2 has now spent 208 weeks on the UK Official Albums Chart and four full years on the country’s main albums ranking.
What the current chart numbers show
The Forbes report notes that in the chart frame dated August 11, 2026, Curtain Call 2 rises three spots to number 88 on the UK Official Albums Chart, which tracks the most consumed albums and EPs across the market, including Germany-based listeners via UK streaming platforms according to the article’s breakdown of the rankings.
On the UK Official Albums Streaming Chart, the same compilation climbs to number 74 and has now spent 209 weeks in the top 100, marking four consecutive years as one of the most-streamed album-length releases in the United Kingdom based on the Official Charts data summarized in the Forbes piece.
How Eminem’s catalog compares on streaming
In the same chart week, the original hits set Curtain Call: The Hits occupies higher positions, at number 33 on the Official Albums Chart and 28 on the Official Albums Streaming list, underscoring how Eminem’s early-2000s material continues to attract heavy listening alongside newer compilations according to the Forbes breakdown of UK rankings.
The report also highlights that The Eminem Show, long regarded as one of his core works, appears on the UK Official Hip-Hop and R&B Albums chart and moves back into the top 10, climbing from number 12 to number 8, which shows that at least three distinct Eminem albums are simultaneously charting in the UK urban category in August 2026.
Tour, charts and catalog in overview
Fans who follow Eminem’s long-term chart runs and catalog activity can find more coverage and background on his albums, singles and tour rumors via our internal search and his official site.
How this fits into Eminem’s broader catalog
Across his full discography, Eminem has released 12 studio albums, from his independent debut Infinite in 1996 through major-label milestones such as The Slim Shady LP, The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show to later works including
His most recent studio album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), arrived in 2024 and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, extending his run of US chart-topping releases to eleven, which places him among the most consistently successful hip-hop artists on the album chart over the last two decades according to major chart overviews.
Where Eminem stands now
For now, Eminem has no officially announced future live date beyond past one-off appearances, and his current status is centered on catalog activity and the sustained performance of compilations such as Curtain Call 2 on European streaming and albums rankings.
Eminem at a glance
- Act: Eminem
- Genre: Hip-hop / rap
- Origin: Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Active since: 1990s (debut album released 1996)
- Lineup: Solo artist (Marshall Bruce Mathers III)
- Label: Aftermath Entertainment / Interscope Records / Shady Records
- Key works: The Slim Shady LP (1999), The Marshall Mathers LP (2000), The Eminem Show (2002), The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) (2024)
- Current album/single: Curtain Call 2, released August 2022, still charting in the UK in August 2026
- Charts / certifications: Curtain Call 2 has spent 208 weeks on the UK Official Albums Chart and 209 weeks on the UK Official Albums Streaming Chart as of the week including August 11, 2026, with multiple other albums concurrently charting in UK hip-hop categories.
- Next live date: currently no officially announced future live date.
Frequently asked questions about Eminem
How long has Eminem’s compilation Curtain Call 2 been on the UK charts?
As of the chart week covered in a Forbes analysis dated August 11, 2026, Curtain Call 2 has logged 208 weeks on the UK Official Albums Chart and 209 weeks on the Official Albums Streaming Chart.
Which Eminem albums are currently performing well in the UK?
In the same UK chart frame, both Curtain Call 2 and Curtain Call: The Hits appear on the Official Albums and albums streaming rankings, while The Eminem Show climbs back into the top 10 of the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Albums chart.
Does Eminem have any officially confirmed tour dates for 2026?
Major ticketing platforms and his official website do not list confirmed tour dates for 2026, and recent coverage has emphasized that widespread fan-made schedules and alleged world tour announcements remain unconfirmed by official sources.
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