#1 of 9 #1 history movie of December 2015
2015 · Biography, Drama
$101.1M worldwide · 41% of the chart's total
$56.5M US & Canada · 56% $44.7M elsewhere · 44%
History box office · December 2015
History Box Office, December 2015: Top-Grossing Releases
Joy (2015) is the highest-grossing history movie released in December 2015, with $101.1M worldwide, ahead of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) at $94.3M and Palm Trees in the Snow (2015) at $18.4M. 9 history films released in December 2015 report a worldwide gross, $244.1M in all, 37% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 88% on November 2015, whose releases took $129.6M. By language, English leads with $195.8M across 4 history releases.
- December 2015 releases with a gross
- 9
- combined worldwide
- $244.1M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs November 2015
- +88%
#1 of 9 Top 5
What Were the Biggest History Hits of December 2015?
Joy (2015) leads with $101.1M, 41% of the total. The top 5 together took $231.9M, 95% of what all 9 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Every History Release of December 2015, 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 2015.
- 1 Dec 25, 2015 US and Canada: $56.5M Rest of the world: $44.7M Worldwide: $101.1M
- 2 In the Heart of the Sea (2015)Dec 11, 2015 US and Canada: $25M Rest of the world: $69.3M Worldwide: $94.3M
Dec 11, 2015 · English · Action, Adventure, Biography $94.3M worldwide - 3 Dec 9, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.4M
- 4 Dec 18, 2015 US and Canada: $6.6M Rest of the world: $4.8M Worldwide: $11.4M
- 5 Dec 18, 2015 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $4.9M Worldwide: $6.7M
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Dec 5, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.3M - 7
Dec 1, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.5M - 8
Dec 4, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $369.8K - 9
Dec 16, 2015 US and Canada: $11.8K Rest of the world: $3.8K Worldwide: $15.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in December 2015?
Of the top 9, Dreams Rewired (2015) earned the biggest share at home (76% in the US & Canada), while In the Heart of the Sea (2015) made 73% of its gross abroad. Across all 9 films, $89.8M (37%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 9 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Joy (2015) $101.1M $56.5M US & Canada · 56% $44.7M elsewhere · 44%
- 2 In the Heart of the Sea (2015) $94.3M $25M US & Canada · 27% $69.3M elsewhere · 73%
- 3 Palm Trees in the Snow (2015) $18.4M No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 Bajirao Mastani (2015) $11.4M $6.6M US & Canada · 58% $4.8M elsewhere · 42%
- 5 Son of Saul (2015) $6.7M $1.8M US & Canada · 27% $4.9M elsewhere · 73%
- 6 Persona Non Grata (2015) $6.3M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 125 Years Memory (2015) $5.5M No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 The Girl King (2015) $369.8K No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Dreams Rewired (2015) $15.6K $11.8K US & Canada · 76% $3.8K elsewhere · 24%
By release week
Which Week of December 2015 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 50 (Dec 6–12) took $112.7M, led by In the Heart of the Sea (2015). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 29–Dec 5 Persona Non Grata (2015) $12.1M Persona Non Grata (2015)
- Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 6–12 In the Heart of the Sea (2015) $112.7M In the Heart of the Sea (2015)
- Week 51 Wk 51 Dec 13–19 Bajirao Mastani (2015) $18M Bajirao Mastani (2015)
- Week 52 Wk 52 Dec 20–26 Joy (2015) $101.1M Joy (2015)
- Week 53 Wk 53 Dec 27–31 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does December 2015 Compare With December in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, December 2013 earned the most: $374.3M from 5 films, led by American Hustle (2013). December 2015 took $244.1M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2006 6 films | 6 | $93.2M | – | Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) $68.7M |
| December 2007 7 films · −32% | 7 | $63.6M | −32% | The Warlords (2007) $42.9M |
| December 2008 9 films · +486% | 9 | $372.3M | +486% | Valkyrie (2008) $201.5M |
| December 2009 6 films · −51% | 6 | $184.1M | −51% | Invictus (2009) $122.4M |
| December 2010 2 films · −98% | 2 | $3M | −98% | Bruc: The Manhunt (2010) $1.6M |
| December 2011 5 films · +730% | 5 | $25.2M | +730% | Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet (2011) $18.1M |
| December 2012 7 films · +1362% | 7 | $368.2M | +1362% | The Impossible (2012) $198.1M |
| December 2013 5 films · +2% | 5 | $374.3M | +2% | American Hustle (2013) $251.2M |
| December 2014 4 films · −33% | 4 | $251.4M | −33% | Unbroken (2014) $161.5M |
| December 2015 9 films · −3% | 9 | $244.1M | −3% | Joy (2015) $101.1M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest History Movies Speak in December 2015?
English-language history films took $195.8M across 4 films, 80% of the total, ahead of Spanish-language history films ($18.4M) and Japanese-language history films ($11.8M).
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History Box Office in 2015, Month by Month
The months of 2015 with their totals: October leads with $245.6M, led by Bridge of Spies (2015).
- January $10.4M #1 Chronicle of a Blood Merchant (2015)
- February $10.4M #1 The Battalion (2015)
- March $5.5M #1 Empire of Lust (2015)
- April $6.5M #1 King Naresuan Part: 6 (2015)
- May $1.1M #1 Bombay Velvet (2015)
- June $7.7M #1 Testament of Youth (2015)
- July $32.9M #1 Lady of the Dynasty (2015)
- August $173.6M #1 Assassination (2015)
- September $210.5M #1 Everest (2015)
- October $245.6M #1 Bridge of Spies (2015)
- November $129.6M #1 Spotlight (2015)
- December $244.1M #1 Joy (2015)
FAQ
History Box Office December 2015: 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 9 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing history movie in December 2015?
Joy (2015) leads with $101.1M worldwide, $56.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come In the Heart of the Sea (2015) at $94.3M and Palm Trees in the Snow (2015) at $18.4M.
How much did history movies released in December 2015 earn?
9 history films released in December 2015 report a worldwide gross, $244.1M in all, or $27.1M per film on average. November 2015 releases took $129.6M.
How many history movies released in December 2015 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Joy (2015) with $101.1M.
How is the December 2015 history 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 2015. 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 2015 history 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.