#1 of 6 #1 biography movie of December 2021
2021 · Biography, Drama
$26.5M worldwide · 50% of the chart's total
$26.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Biography box office · December 2021
Biography Box Office, December 2021: Top-Grossing Releases
American Underdog (2021) is the highest-grossing biography movie released in December 2021, with $26.5M worldwide, ahead of The Duke (2021) at $14.2M and '83 (2021) at $7.4M. 6 biography films released in December 2021 report a worldwide gross, $53.3M in all, 61% of it from the US & Canada. By language, English leads with $40.7M across 2 biography releases.
- December 2021 releases with a gross
- 6
- combined worldwide
- $53.3M
- American Underdog (2021), the #1
- $26.5M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 61%
#1 of 6 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Biography Hits of December 2021?
American Underdog (2021) leads with $26.5M, 50% of the total. The top 5 together took $53.1M, almost all of what the 6 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Biography Release of December 2021, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in December 2021.
- 1 Dec 25, 2021 US and Canada: $26.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $26.5M
- 2 Dec 10, 2021 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $12.7M Worldwide: $14.2M
- 3 Dec 23, 2021 US and Canada: $4.1M Rest of the world: $3.3M Worldwide: $7.4M
- 4 Dec 3, 2021 US and Canada: $354.5K Rest of the world: $3.9M Worldwide: $4.3M
- 5 Dec 3, 2021 US and Canada: $339.8K Rest of the world: $371.9K Worldwide: $711.7K
- 6
Margrete: Queen of the North (2021)Dec 17, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $252.2K
Dec 17, 2021 · Danish · Biography, Drama, History $252.2K worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in December 2021?
Of the top 6, American Underdog (2021) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Benedetta (2021) made 92% of its gross abroad. Across all 6 films, $32.8M (61%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 6 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 American Underdog (2021) $26.5M $26.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 The Duke (2021) $14.2M $1.5M US & Canada · 11% $12.7M elsewhere · 89%
- 3 '83 (2021) $7.4M $4.1M US & Canada · 55% $3.3M elsewhere · 45%
- 4 Benedetta (2021) $4.3M $354.5K US & Canada · 8% $3.9M elsewhere · 92%
- 5 Flee (2021) $711.7K $339.8K US & Canada · 48% $371.9K elsewhere · 52%
- 6 Margrete: Queen of the North (2021) $252.2K No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of December 2021 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 52 (Dec 19–25) took $33.9M, led by American Underdog (2021). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 28–Dec 4 Benedetta (2021) $5M Benedetta (2021)
- Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 5–11 The Duke (2021) $14.2M The Duke (2021)
- Week 51 Wk 51 Dec 12–18 Margrete: Queen of the North (2021) $252.2K Margrete: Queen of the North (2021)
- Week 52 Wk 52 Dec 19–25 American Underdog (2021) $33.9M American Underdog (2021)
- Week 53 Wk 53 Dec 26–31 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does December 2021 Compare With December in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, December 2014 earned the most: $881M from 7 films, led by American Sniper (2014). December 2021 took $53.3M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2012 3 films | 3 | $13.1M | – | Hyde Park on Hudson (2012) $11M |
| December 2013 4 films · +5115% | 4 | $683.7M | +5115% | The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) $407M |
| December 2014 7 films · +29% | 7 | $881M | +29% | American Sniper (2014) $547.7M |
| December 2015 8 films · −52% | 8 | $420.5M | −52% | The Big Short (2015) $133.4M |
| December 2016 5 films · +36% | 5 | $573.3M | +36% | Dangal (2016) $303.7M |
| December 2017 9 films · +51% | 9 | $867M | +51% | The Greatest Showman (2017) $469.1M |
| December 2018 8 films · −77% | 8 | $203.4M | −77% | Vice (2018) $76.1M |
| December 2019 8 films · +68% | 8 | $342.5M | +68% | Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019) $176.3M |
| December 2020 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| December 2021 6 films | 6 | $53.3M | – | American Underdog (2021) $26.5M |
Archive
Biography Box Office in 2021, Month by Month
The months of 2021 with their totals: December leads with $53.3M, led by American Underdog (2021).
- January $693 #1 The Dig (2021)
- February $8.8M #1 Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)
- March $2.7M #1 Tina (2021)
- April $79.8K #1 Percy Vs Goliath (2021)
- May $7.2M #1 Dream Horse (2021)
- June $232.8K #1 Lansky (2021)
- July $1.7M #1 Joe Bell (2021)
- August $33.1M #1 Respect (2021)
- September $2.8M #1 The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021)
- October $1.5M #1 The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021)
- November $39.6M #1 King Richard (2021)
- December $53.3M #1 American Underdog (2021)
FAQ
Biography Box Office December 2021: Questions & Answers
The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 6 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing biography movie in December 2021?
American Underdog (2021) leads with $26.5M worldwide, $26.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Duke (2021) at $14.2M and '83 (2021) at $7.4M.
How much did biography movies released in December 2021 earn?
6 biography films released in December 2021 report a worldwide gross, $53.3M in all, or $8.9M per film on average.
How many biography movies released in December 2021 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, American Underdog (2021), earned $26.5M.
How is the December 2021 biography box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?
Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in December 2021. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact.
How often is the December 2021 biography box office chart updated?
Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.