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Highest-Grossing History Movies of All Time, Page 9

Michael (2026) is the highest-grossing history movie in our database, with $1B worldwide, ahead of Oppenheimer (2023) at $975.8M and Full River Red (2023) at $670.5M. 1,728 history films in our database report a worldwide gross, $29.1B in all, 34% of it from the US & Canada. 1 film crossed $1 billion and 68 crossed $100 million. By language, English leads with $19.4B across 750 history releases.

films with a reported gross
1,728
combined worldwide
$29.1B
films crossed $100M
68
earned in the US & Canada
34%
Michael (2026) movie poster #1 of 1,728
Highest-grossing history movie ever

Michael (2026)

2026 · Biography, Drama

$1B worldwide

$372.3M US & Canada · 36% $656.4M elsewhere · 64%
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All 1,728 History Movies, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 401 to 450 of 1,728. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada.

  1. 401 The Uprising (2026) movie poster
    The Uprising (2026) Sep 11, 2026 · English · Action, Drama, History $7.8M worldwide
    Sep 11, 2026 US and Canada: $6.5M Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $7.8M
  2. 402 Golda (2023) movie poster
    Golda (2023) Aug 25, 2023 · English · Biography, Drama, History $7.7M worldwide
    Aug 25, 2023 US and Canada: $4.8M Rest of the world: $2.9M Worldwide: $7.7M
  3. 403 No (2013) movie poster
    No (2013) Feb 15, 2013 · Spanish · Drama, History $7.7M worldwide
    Feb 15, 2013 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: $5.4M Worldwide: $7.7M
  4. 404 Leopardi (2014) movie poster
    Leopardi (2014) Sep 1, 2014 · Italian · History, Drama $7.7M worldwide
    Sep 1, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.7M
  5. 405 The New Boy (2025) movie poster
    The New Boy (2025) May 23, 2025 · Drama, Fantasy, History $7.5M worldwide
    May 23, 2025 US and Canada: $6.4M Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $7.5M
  6. 406 De Gaulle (2020) movie poster
    De Gaulle (2020) Mar 1, 2020 · French · History, Drama $7.5M worldwide
    Mar 1, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.5M
  7. 407 Fukushima 50 (2020) movie poster
    Fukushima 50 (2020) Mar 6, 2020 · Japanese · Drama, History, Action $7.5M worldwide
    Mar 6, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.5M
  8. 408 Frantz (2017) movie poster
    Frantz (2017) Mar 15, 2017 · French · Drama, History, War $7.5M worldwide
    Mar 15, 2017 US and Canada: $880.9K Rest of the world: $6.6M Worldwide: $7.5M
  9. 409 Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) movie poster
    Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) Feb 12, 2021 · English · Biography, Drama, History $7.5M worldwide
    Feb 12, 2021 US and Canada: $5.5M Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $7.5M
  10. 410 Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017) movie poster
    Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017) Oct 13, 2017 · English · Biography, History, Family $7.4M worldwide
    Oct 13, 2017 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $5.7M Worldwide: $7.4M
  11. 411 Return of the Hero (2018) movie poster
    Return of the Hero (2018) Feb 14, 2018 · French · Comedy, History $7.4M worldwide
    Feb 14, 2018 US and Canada: $37.1K Rest of the world: $7.3M Worldwide: $7.4M
  12. 412 '83 (2021) movie poster
    '83 (2021) Dec 23, 2021 · Hindi · Biography, Drama, History $7.4M worldwide
    Dec 23, 2021 US and Canada: $4.1M Rest of the world: $3.3M Worldwide: $7.4M
  13. 413 The Crucible (1996) movie poster
    The Crucible (1996) Nov 27, 1996 · English · History, Drama $7.3M worldwide
    Nov 27, 1996 US and Canada: $7.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.3M
  14. 414 Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) (2011) movie poster
    Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) (2011) Feb 11, 2011 · Spanish · History $7.3M worldwide
    Feb 11, 2011 US and Canada: $518K Rest of the world: $6.8M Worldwide: $7.3M
  15. 415 Sight (2024) movie poster
    Sight (2024) May 24, 2024 · English · Biography, Drama, History $7.2M worldwide
    May 24, 2024 US and Canada: $7.2M Rest of the world: $2.1K Worldwide: $7.2M
  16. 416 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) movie poster
    1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) Oct 9, 1992 · English · Adventure, Biography, Drama $7.2M worldwide
    Oct 9, 1992 US and Canada: $7.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.2M
  17. 417 Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012) movie poster
    Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012) Oct 26, 2012 · Portuguese · History, Drama, Music $7.2M worldwide
    Oct 26, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2M
  18. 418 The Samurai and the Prisoner (2026) movie poster
    The Samurai and the Prisoner (2026) Jul 31, 2026 · Japanese · Drama, History, Mystery $7.1M worldwide
    Jul 31, 2026 US and Canada: $840.7K Rest of the world: $6.3M Worldwide: $7.1M
  19. 419 Farewell Kamen Rider Den-O: Final Countdown (2008) movie poster
    Farewell Kamen Rider Den-O: Final Countdown (2008) Oct 4, 2008 · Japanese · Adventure, Sci-Fi, History $7.1M worldwide
    Oct 4, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.1M
  20. 420 The Map Against the World (2016) movie poster
    The Map Against the World (2016) Sep 9, 2016 · Korean · Drama, History $7M worldwide
    Sep 9, 2016 US and Canada: $34K Rest of the world: $7M Worldwide: $7M
  21. 421 Queer (2024) movie poster
    Queer (2024) Nov 27, 2024 · English · Biography, Drama, History $7M worldwide
    Nov 27, 2024 US and Canada: $3.7M Rest of the world: $3.3M Worldwide: $7M
  22. 422 Jack Strong (2014) movie poster
    Jack Strong (2014) Feb 7, 2014 · Polish · History, Thriller, Drama $7M worldwide
    Feb 7, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7M
  23. 423 Ask This of Rikyu (2013) movie poster
    Ask This of Rikyu (2013) Sep 1, 2013 · Japanese · Romance, Drama, History $7M worldwide
    Sep 1, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7M
  24. 424 The Princess of Montpensier (2011) movie poster
    The Princess of Montpensier (2011) Apr 15, 2011 · French · Action, Drama, History $7M worldwide
    Apr 15, 2011 US and Canada: $352.4K Rest of the world: $6.6M Worldwide: $7M
  25. 425 Hatred (2016) movie poster
    Hatred (2016) Oct 7, 2016 · Polish · History, Drama, War $7M worldwide
    Oct 7, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7M
  26. 426 Centurion (2010) movie poster
    Centurion (2010) Aug 27, 2010 · English · Action, Adventure, Drama $6.9M worldwide
    Aug 27, 2010 US and Canada: $123.6K Rest of the world: $6.8M Worldwide: $6.9M
  27. 427 Panther (1995) movie poster
    Panther (1995) May 3, 1995 · English · History, Drama $6.8M worldwide
    May 3, 1995 US and Canada: $6.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.8M
  28. 428 The Command (2019) movie poster
    The Command (2019) Jun 21, 2019 · English · Action, Drama, History $6.8M worldwide
    Jun 21, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.8M
  29. 429 North Face (2008) movie poster
    North Face (2008) Oct 23, 2008 · German · History, Drama, Action $6.8M worldwide
    Oct 23, 2008 US and Canada: $711.4K Rest of the world: $6.1M Worldwide: $6.8M
  30. 430 King Naresuan: Part 3 (2011) movie poster
    King Naresuan: Part 3 (2011) Mar 31, 2011 · Thai · Action, Drama, History $6.8M worldwide
    Mar 31, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.8M
  31. 431 R-Point (2004) movie poster
    R-Point (2004) Aug 13, 2004 · Korean · History, Horror, Action $6.7M worldwide
    Aug 13, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.7M
  32. 432 Chronicle of a Blood Merchant (2015) movie poster
    Chronicle of a Blood Merchant (2015) Jan 14, 2015 · Korean · Drama, Romance, History $6.7M worldwide
    Jan 14, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.7M
  33. 433 The Last Supper (2025) movie poster
    The Last Supper (2025) Mar 14, 2025 · English · Drama, History $6.7M worldwide
    Mar 14, 2025 US and Canada: $6.6M Rest of the world: $128.6K Worldwide: $6.7M
  34. 434 Son of Saul (2015) movie poster
    Son of Saul (2015) Dec 18, 2015 · German · Drama, History, Thriller $6.7M worldwide
    Dec 18, 2015 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $4.9M Worldwide: $6.7M
  35. 435 Bodyguards and Assassins (2009) movie poster
    Bodyguards and Assassins (2009) Dec 18, 2009 · Cantonese · Action, Drama, History $6.6M worldwide
    Dec 18, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.6M
  36. 436 Ned Kelly (2004) movie poster
    Ned Kelly (2004) Mar 26, 2004 · English · Action, Adventure, Biography $6.6M worldwide
    Mar 26, 2004 US and Canada: $87K Rest of the world: $6.5M Worldwide: $6.6M
  37. 437 Chernobyl: Abyss (2021) movie poster
    Chernobyl: Abyss (2021) Apr 15, 2021 · Russian · Adventure, History, Fantasy $6.5M worldwide
    Apr 15, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.5M
  38. 438 Panfilov’s 28 Men (2016) movie poster
    Panfilov’s 28 Men (2016) Oct 15, 2016 · Russian · Drama, War, Action $6.5M worldwide
    Oct 15, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.5M
  39. 439 Hammamet (2020) movie poster
    Hammamet (2020) Jan 9, 2020 · Italian · History, Drama $6.4M worldwide
    Jan 9, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.4M
  40. 440 The Captive (2025) movie poster
    The Captive (2025) Sep 6, 2025 · Spanish · Drama, History $6.4M worldwide
    Sep 6, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.4M
  41. 441 Admiral (2016) movie poster
    Admiral (2016) Mar 11, 2016 · Dutch · Action, Adventure, Biography $6.4M worldwide
    Mar 11, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.4M
  42. 442 Farewell, My Queen (2012) movie poster
    Farewell, My Queen (2012) Jul 13, 2012 · French · Drama, History $6.4M worldwide
    Jul 13, 2012 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: $4.8M Worldwide: $6.4M
  43. 443 Persona Non Grata (2015) movie poster
    Persona Non Grata (2015) Dec 5, 2015 · Japanese · War, History, Drama $6.3M worldwide
    Dec 5, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.3M
  44. 444 Goodbye Bafana (2007) movie poster
    Goodbye Bafana (2007) Dec 14, 2007 · English · Biography, Drama, History $6.3M worldwide
    Dec 14, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.3M
  45. 445 Sakuran (2006) movie poster
    Sakuran (2006) Dec 7, 2006 · Japanese · History, Drama $6.2M worldwide
    Dec 7, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.2M
  46. 446 Samurai Shifters (2019) movie poster
    Samurai Shifters (2019) Jul 21, 2019 · Japanese · History, Comedy $6.2M worldwide
    Jul 21, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.2M
  47. 447 The Book of Clarence (2024) movie poster
    The Book of Clarence (2024) Jan 12, 2024 · English · Adventure, Comedy, Drama $6.2M worldwide
    Jan 12, 2024 US and Canada: $6.1M Rest of the world: $72.4K Worldwide: $6.2M
  48. 448 Never Look Away (2019) movie poster
    Never Look Away (2019) Jan 25, 2019 · German · Drama, History, Thriller $6.2M worldwide
    Jan 25, 2019 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $4.9M Worldwide: $6.2M
  49. 449 Copying Beethoven (2006) movie poster
    Copying Beethoven (2006) Nov 10, 2006 · English · Drama, History, Music $6.2M worldwide
    Nov 10, 2006 US and Canada: $384K Rest of the world: $5.8M Worldwide: $6.2M
  50. 450 Truth & Treason (2025) movie poster
    Truth & Treason (2025) Oct 17, 2025 · Drama, History, Thriller $6.2M worldwide
    Oct 17, 2025 US and Canada: $6M Rest of the world: $120.8K Worldwide: $6.2M
Archive

History Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1918 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2023 leads with $2.8B, led by Oppenheimer (2023).

2020s 7 years · $6.8B
2010s 10 years · $11.6B
2000s 10 years · $6.7B
1990s 10 years · $2.6B
1980s 10 years · $628.1M
1970s 9 years · $169.9M
1960s 9 years · $108.4M
1950s 9 years · $177.5M
1940s 5 years · $402.5M
1930s 4 years · $29.1K
1920s 3 years · $124.9K
1910s 1 year · $9.7K