#1 of 41 #1 comedy movie of December 2019
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
2019 · Action, Adventure
$801.7M worldwide · 61% of the chart's total
$320.3M US & Canada · 40% $481.4M elsewhere · 60%
Comedy box office · December 2019
Comedy Box Office, December 2019: Top-Grossing Releases
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in December 2019, with $801.7M worldwide, ahead of Spies in Disguise (2019) at $171.6M and Cats (2019) at $75.6M. 41 comedy films released in December 2019 report a worldwide gross, $1.3B in all, 36% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 40% on November 2019, whose releases took $2.2B. By language, English leads with $1.1B across 12 comedy releases.
- December 2019 releases with a gross
- 41
- combined worldwide
- $1.3B
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs November 2019
- −40%
#1 of 41 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of December 2019?
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) leads with $801.7M, 61% of the total. The top 5 together took $1.1B, 87% of what all 41 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 Comedy Release of December 2019, 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 2019.
- 1 Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)Dec 13, 2019 US and Canada: $320.3M Rest of the world: $481.4M Worldwide: $801.7M
Dec 13, 2019 · English · Action, Adventure, Fantasy $801.7M worldwide - 2 Dec 25, 2019 US and Canada: $66.8M Rest of the world: $104.9M Worldwide: $171.6M
- 3 Dec 20, 2019 US and Canada: $27.2M Rest of the world: $48.4M Worldwide: $75.6M
- 4 Dec 13, 2019 US and Canada: $50M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $50M
- 5 Dec 26, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $34.4M
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Dec 20, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $27M - 7
Dec 18, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $24.1M - 8
Dec 25, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17.2M - 9
Dec 12, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.9M - 10
Dec 6, 2019 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $15.3M Worldwide: $16.4M - 11
Dec 20, 2019 US and Canada: $202K Rest of the world: $14.6M Worldwide: $14.8M - 12
Dec 12, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.8M - 13
Dec 27, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.1M - 14
Dec 6, 2019 US and Canada: $874K Rest of the world: $5.8M Worldwide: $6.7M - 15
Dec 25, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.2M - 16
Dec 27, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5M - 17
Dec 4, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M - 18
Vic the Viking: The Magic Sword (2019)Dec 8, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M Dec 8, 2019 · English · Animation, Comedy, Adventure $2.8M worldwide - 19
Dec 25, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 20
Dec 24, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M - 21
Dec 21, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 22
Dec 13, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M - 23
Dec 5, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $906.6K - 24
Dec 5, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $666.8K - 25
Dec 5, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $224.8K - 26
Dec 6, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $197.6K - 27
Dec 6, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $167.8K - 28
Dec 20, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $100.2K - 29
Dec 13, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $76.1K - 30
Dec 27, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $59.3K - 31
Killer Raccoons 2: Dark Christmas in the Dark (2019)Dec 5, 2019 US and Canada: $50.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $50.9K Dec 5, 2019 · English · Horror, Comedy, Action $50.9K worldwide - 32
Dec 20, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $46.5K - 33
Dec 4, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25.1K - 34
Dec 13, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.5K - 35
Dec 1, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.8K - 36
Dec 6, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.7K - 37
Dec 12, 2019 US and Canada: $8.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.1K - 38
Dec 25, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7K - 39
Dec 25, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.4K - 40
Dec 13, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.1K - 41
Dec 5, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in December 2019?
Of the top 10, Uncut Gems (2019) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Playmobil: The Movie (2019) made 93% of its gross abroad. Across all 41 films, $466.5M (36%) came from the US & Canada. 5 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) $801.7M $320.3M US & Canada · 40% $481.4M elsewhere · 60%
- 2 Spies in Disguise (2019) $171.6M $66.8M US & Canada · 39% $104.9M elsewhere · 61%
- 3 Cats (2019) $75.6M $27.2M US & Canada · 36% $48.4M elsewhere · 64%
- 4 Uncut Gems (2019) $50M $50M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 My Mom Is a Character 3 (2019) $34.4M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Almost a Comedy (2019) $27M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Start-Up (2019) $24.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019) $17.2M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Once Upon a Time in Bethlehem (2019) $16.9M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Playmobil: The Movie (2019) $16.4M $1.1M US & Canada · 7% $15.3M elsewhere · 93%
Gross bands
How Many December 2019 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
2 of 41 films crossed $100M and took $973.3M between them, 74% of the total. 28 films, 68% of the list, earned under $10M.
61% 13% 23%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 1 film, 2% of the list $801.7M · 61% of the gross
- $100M to $500M 1 film, 2% of the list $171.6M · 13% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 11 films, 27% of the list $303.2M · 23% of the gross
- Under $10M 28 films, 68% of the list $30.8M · 2% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of December 2019 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 50 (Dec 8–14) took $886.5M, led by Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 49 Wk 49 Dec 1–7 Playmobil: The Movie (2019) $28.4M Playmobil: The Movie (2019)
- Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 8–14 Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) $886.5M Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
- Week 51 Wk 51 Dec 15–21 Cats (2019) $142.8M Cats (2019)
- Week 52 Wk 52 Dec 22–28 Spies in Disguise (2019) $249.6M Spies in Disguise (2019)
- Week 53 Wk 53 Dec 29–31 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does December 2019 Compare With December in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, December 2016 earned the most: $1.8B from 42 films, led by Sing (2016). December 2019 took $1.3B.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2010 40 films | 40 | $1.3B | – | Little Fockers (2010) $310.7M |
| December 2011 33 films · −42% | 33 | $735.2M | −42% | Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011) $342.7M |
| December 2012 38 films · −33% | 38 | $491.3M | −33% | Parental Guidance (2012) $119.8M |
| December 2013 36 films · +175% | 36 | $1.4B | +175% | The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) $407M |
| December 2014 55 films · −16% | 55 | $1.1B | −16% | Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) $363.2M |
| December 2015 49 films · +20% | 49 | $1.4B | +20% | Daddy's Home (2015) $242.8M |
| December 2016 42 films · +30% | 42 | $1.8B | +30% | Sing (2016) $634.3M |
| December 2017 44 films · −6% | 44 | $1.7B | −6% | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) $962.5M |
| December 2018 51 films · −42% | 51 | $969.4M | −42% | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) $393.6M |
| December 2019 41 films · +35% | 41 | $1.3B | +35% | Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) $801.7M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in December 2019?
English-language comedy films took $1.1B across 12 films, 86% of the total, ahead of Hindi-language comedy films ($34.6M) and Portuguese-language comedy films ($34.4M).
December 2019 Comedy Box Office by Language
- English $1.1B12 films · #1 Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
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Hindi $34.6M3 films · #1 Dabangg 3 (2019) -
Portuguese $34.4M1 film · #1 My Mom Is a Character 3 (2019) -
Korean $27.2M3 films · #1 Start-Up (2019) -
Chinese $27M1 film · #1 Almost a Comedy (2019) -
Tagalog $17.2M2 films · #1 Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019) -
Italian $16.9M1 film · #1 Once Upon a Time in Bethlehem (2019) -
Russian $13.8M1 film · #1 V.I.P. Cop. New Year’s Eve Mayhem 2 (2019) -
French $5.2M1 film · #1 Meet the Malawas (2019) -
German $5M1 film · #1 Ice Princess Lily (2019)
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 2019, Month by Month
The months of 2019 with their totals: July leads with $3.3B, led by The Lion King (2019).
- January $254.5M #1 Extreme Job (2019)
- February $1.6B #1 How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
- March $297.3M #1 Wonder Park (2019)
- April $506.3M #1 Shazam! (2019)
- May $1.5B #1 Aladdin (2019)
- June $2.1B #1 Toy Story 4 (2019)
- July $3.3B #1 The Lion King (2019)
- August $1.8B #1 Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
- September $476.8M #1 Abominable (2019)
- October $787.5M #1 Parasite (2019)
- November $2.2B #1 Frozen II (2019)
- December $1.3B #1 Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office December 2019: 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 41 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in December 2019?
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) leads with $801.7M worldwide, $320.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Spies in Disguise (2019) at $171.6M and Cats (2019) at $75.6M.
How much did comedy movies released in December 2019 earn?
41 comedy films released in December 2019 report a worldwide gross, $1.3B in all, or $31.9M per film on average. November 2019 releases took $2.2B.
How many comedy movies released in December 2019 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) with $801.7M.
How is the December 2019 comedy 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 2019. 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 2019 comedy 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.