#1 of 50 #1 comedy movie of December 2021
2021 · Action, Adventure
$125.9M worldwide · 48% of the chart's total
$37.2M US & Canada · 30% $88.7M elsewhere · 70%
Comedy box office · December 2021
Comedy Box Office, December 2021: Top-Grossing Releases
The King's Man (2021) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in December 2021, with $125.9M worldwide, ahead of Schemes in Antiques (2021) at $51.6M and 99.9 Criminal Lawyer: The Movie (2021) at $23.1M. 50 comedy films released in December 2021 report a worldwide gross, $263.7M in all, 15% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 122% on November 2021, whose releases took $118.5M. By language, English leads with $159.6M across 17 comedy releases.
- December 2021 releases with a gross
- 50
- combined worldwide
- $263.7M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs November 2021
- +122%
#1 of 50 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of December 2021?
The King's Man (2021) leads with $125.9M, 48% of the total. The top 5 together took $221.9M, 84% of what all 50 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 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 22, 2021 US and Canada: $37.2M Rest of the world: $88.7M Worldwide: $125.9M
- 2 Dec 17, 2021 US and Canada: $36.5K Rest of the world: $51.6M Worldwide: $51.6M
- 3 99.9 Criminal Lawyer: The Movie (2021)Dec 30, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $23.1M
Dec 30, 2021 · Japanese · Drama, Comedy, Crime $23.1M worldwide - 4 Dec 10, 2021 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $12.7M Worldwide: $14.2M
- 5 Dec 10, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.1M
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Horse Julius on the Throne and Three Heroes (2021)Dec 30, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.1M
Dec 30, 2021 · Russian · Animation, Adventure, Comedy $7.1M worldwide - 7
Dec 15, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.3M - 8
Dec 17, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M - 9
Dec 3, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M - 10
Dec 10, 2021 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $2.3M - 11
Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas (2021)Dec 3, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M
Dec 3, 2021 · English · Comedy, Animation, Family $2M worldwide - 12
Dec 29, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M - 13
Dec 10, 2021 US and Canada: $5.6K Rest of the world: $1.5M Worldwide: $1.6M - 14
Dec 10, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M - 15
Dec 10, 2021 US and Canada: $49.3K Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $1.3M - 16
Dec 2, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M - 17
Dec 25, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 18
The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins (2021)Dec 30, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1M
Dec 30, 2021 · Italian · Family, Fantasy, Comedy $1M worldwide - 19
Dec 23, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1M - 20
Dec 31, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $931.6K - 21
Dec 17, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $878.8K - 22
Dec 3, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $831.6K - 23
Dec 7, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $816.6K - 24
Dec 10, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $791.9K - 25
Dec 31, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $780.6K - 26
Dec 22, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $448.6K - 27
Dec 3, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $438.8K - 28
Dec 3, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $363.7K - 29
Dec 24, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $250.1K - 30
Dec 16, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $179.8K - 31
Dec 3, 2021 US and Canada: $138K Rest of the world: $16K Worldwide: $154K - 32
Dec 15, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $150.3K - 33
Dec 9, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $121.6K - 34
Dec 15, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $112.1K - 35
Dec 3, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $100.3K - 36
Dec 17, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $98K - 37
Dec 3, 2021 US and Canada: $45K Rest of the world: $11.2K Worldwide: $56.2K - 38
Dec 9, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $51.1K - 39
Dec 3, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $45.7K - 40
Dec 25, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $32.5K - 41
Dec 31, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $27.3K - 42
Dec 10, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19K - 43
Dec 17, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7K - 44
Dec 31, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.9K - 45
Dec 31, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.2K - 46
Dec 24, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2K - 47
Dec 17, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7K - 48
Dec 10, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5K - 49
Dec 24, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $988 - 50
Dec 4, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $381
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in December 2021?
Of the top 10, Red Rocket (2021) earned the biggest share at home (44% in the US & Canada), while Schemes in Antiques (2021) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 50 films, $40M (15%) came from the US & Canada. 6 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The King's Man (2021) $125.9M $37.2M US & Canada · 30% $88.7M elsewhere · 70%
- 2 Schemes in Antiques (2021) $51.6M $36.5K US & Canada · <1% $51.6M elsewhere · 100%
- 3 99.9 Criminal Lawyer: The Movie (2021) $23.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 The Duke (2021) $14.2M $1.5M US & Canada · 11% $12.7M elsewhere · 89%
- 5 Back to the Outback (2021) $7.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Horse Julius on the Throne and Three Heroes (2021) $7.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Price of Parenting (2021) $5.3M No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 You Keep the Kids (2021) $3.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021) $2.7M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Red Rocket (2021) $2.3M $1M US & Canada · 44% $1.3M elsewhere · 56%
Gross bands
How Many December 2021 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 50 films crossed $100M and took $125.9M between them, 48% of the total. 46 films, 92% of the list, earned under $10M.
48% 34% 19%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $100M to $500M 1 film, 2% of the list $125.9M · 48% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 3 films, 6% of the list $88.9M · 34% of the gross
- Under $10M 46 films, 92% of the list $48.9M · 19% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of December 2021 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 52 (Dec 19–25) took $128.8M, led by The King's Man (2021). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 28–Dec 4 Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021) $8.1M Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021)
- Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 5–11 The Duke (2021) $29.8M The Duke (2021)
- Week 51 Wk 51 Dec 12–18 Schemes in Antiques (2021) $62.2M Schemes in Antiques (2021)
- Week 52 Wk 52 Dec 19–25 The King's Man (2021) $128.8M The King's Man (2021)
- Week 53 Wk 53 Dec 26–31 99.9 Criminal Lawyer: The Movie (2021) $34.8M 99.9 Criminal Lawyer: The Movie (2021)
Earlier years
How Does December 2021 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 2021 took $263.7M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2012 38 films | 38 | $491.3M | – | 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 |
| December 2020 27 films · −87% | 27 | $169.1M | −87% | The Untold Tale of the Three Kingdoms (2020) $36.7M |
| December 2021 50 films · +56% | 50 | $263.7M | +56% | The King's Man (2021) $125.9M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in December 2021?
English-language comedy films took $159.6M across 17 films, 61% of the total, ahead of Chinese-language comedy films ($51.7M) and Japanese-language comedy films ($23.9M).
December 2021 Comedy Box Office by Language
- English $159.6M17 films · #1 The King's Man (2021)
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Chinese $51.7M2 films · #1 Schemes in Antiques (2021) - Japanese $23.9M2 films · #1 99.9 Criminal Lawyer: The Movie (2021)
- Russian $7.2M2 films · #1 Horse Julius on the Throne and Three Heroes (2021)
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French $7.1M4 films · #1 Price of Parenting (2021) -
Spanish $4.2M2 films · #1 You Keep the Kids (2021) - Italian $4M4 films · #1 7 Women and a Murder (2021)
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Korean $1.9M1 film · #1 A Year-End Medley (2021) -
Czech $1.5M1 film · #1 Even Mice Belong in Heaven (2021) -
Turkish $1.3M1 film · #1 Brother in Love 2 (2021)
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 2021, Month by Month
The months of 2021 with their totals: February leads with $1.7B, led by Hi, Mom (2021).
- January $26.9M #1 Gintama: The Very Final (2021)
- February $1.7B #1 Hi, Mom (2021)
- March $40.7M #1 Caution, Hazardous Wife: The Movie (2021)
- April $13.7M #1 Face Off 48H (2021)
- May $258.7M #1 Cruella (2021)
- June $349.1M #1 Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021)
- July $450.7M #1 Jungle Cruise (2021)
- August $686.4M #1 Free Guy (2021)
- September $463.4M #1 Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
- October $639.2M #1 Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)
- November $118.5M #1 Licorice Pizza (2021)
- December $263.7M #1 The King's Man (2021)
FAQ
Comedy 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 50 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in December 2021?
The King's Man (2021) leads with $125.9M worldwide, $37.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Schemes in Antiques (2021) at $51.6M and 99.9 Criminal Lawyer: The Movie (2021) at $23.1M.
How much did comedy movies released in December 2021 earn?
50 comedy films released in December 2021 report a worldwide gross, $263.7M in all, or $5.3M per film on average. November 2021 releases took $118.5M.
How many comedy movies released in December 2021 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The King's Man (2021) with $125.9M.
How is the December 2021 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 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 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.