#1 of 6 #1 history movie of April 2021
2021 · Thriller, History
$181.3M worldwide · 96% of the chart's total
$153K US & Canada · <1% $181.2M elsewhere · 100%
History box office · April 2021
History Box Office, April 2021: Top-Grossing Releases
Cliff Walkers (2021) is the highest-grossing history movie released in April 2021, with $181.3M worldwide, ahead of Chernobyl: Abyss (2021) at $6.5M and Man of God (2021) at $1.6M. 6 history films released in April 2021 report a worldwide gross, $189.4M in all, <1% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 16.1 times the total of March 2021, whose releases took $11.8M. By language, Chinese leads with $181.3M across 1 history release.
- April 2021 releases with a gross
- 6
- combined worldwide
- $189.4M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs March 2021
- ×16.1
#1 of 6 Top 5
What Were the Biggest History Hits of April 2021?
Cliff Walkers (2021) leads with $181.3M, 96% of the total. The top 5 together took $189.4M, 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 History Release of April 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 April 2021.
- 1 Apr 30, 2021 US and Canada: $153K Rest of the world: $181.2M Worldwide: $181.3M
- 2 Apr 15, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.5M
- 3 Apr 25, 2021 US and Canada: $920.6K Rest of the world: $718.6K Worldwide: $1.6M
- 4 Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)Apr 23, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2K
Apr 23, 2021 · English · History, Family, Documentary $1.2K worldwide - 5 Apr 13, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2K
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Apr 26, 2021 US and Canada: $880 Rest of the world: Worldwide: $880
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in April 2021?
Of the top 6, First Signal (2021) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Cliff Walkers (2021) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 6 films, $1.1M (<1%) came from the US & Canada. 3 films of the top 6 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Cliff Walkers (2021) $181.3M $153K US & Canada · <1% $181.2M elsewhere · 100%
- 2 Chernobyl: Abyss (2021) $6.5M No US & Canada figure reported
- 3 Man of God (2021) $1.6M $920.6K US & Canada · 56% $718.6K elsewhere · 44%
- 4 Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021) $1.2K No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 The Savior for Sale (2021) $1.2K No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 First Signal (2021) $880 $880 US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of April 2021 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 18 (Apr 25–May 1) took $183M, led by Cliff Walkers (2021). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 28–Apr 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 4–10 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 11–17 Chernobyl: Abyss (2021) $6.5M Chernobyl: Abyss (2021)
- Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 18–24 Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021) $1.2K Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 25–May 1 Cliff Walkers (2021) $183M Cliff Walkers (2021)
Earlier years
How Does April 2021 Compare With April in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, April 2021 earned the most: $189.4M from 6 films, led by Cliff Walkers (2021).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2012 4 films | 4 | $21.5M | – | My Way (2012) $16.7M |
| April 2013 5 films · +75% | 5 | $37.6M | +75% | Kon-Tiki (2013) $22.8M |
| April 2014 6 films · −9% | 6 | $34.1M | −9% | The Fatal Encounter (2014) $29.1M |
| April 2015 5 films · −81% | 5 | $6.5M | −81% | King Naresuan Part: 6 (2015) $3.6M |
| April 2016 13 films · +224% | 13 | $21.1M | +224% | Tale of Tales (2016) $5.5M |
| April 2017 11 films · +76% | 11 | $37.1M | +76% | The Lost City of Z (2017) $19.3M |
| April 2018 8 films · −15% | 8 | $31.6M | −15% | Chappaquiddick (2018) $18.3M |
| April 2019 10 films · −47% | 10 | $16.6M | −47% | The Best of Enemies (2019) $10.2M |
| April 2020 1 film · −100% | 1 | $23.4K | −100% | Robert the Bruce (2020) $23.4K |
| April 2021 6 films · +808555% | 6 | $189.4M | +808555% | Cliff Walkers (2021) $181.3M |
Archive
History Box Office in 2021, Month by Month
The months of 2021 with their totals: April leads with $189.4M, led by Cliff Walkers (2021).
- January $693 #1 The Dig (2021)
- February $8.1M #1 Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)
- March $11.8M #1 Brave: Gunjyou Senki (2021)
- April $189.4M #1 Cliff Walkers (2021)
- May $1.5M #1 The Bad Poet (2021)
- June $3.9M #1 12 Mighty Orphans (2021)
- July $97.3M #1 1921 (2021)
- August $393.5K #1 Autumn Girl (2021)
- September $3.5M #1 The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021)
- October $56.6M #1 The Last Duel (2021)
- November $44.6M #1 Spencer (2021)
- December $16.4M #1 '83 (2021)
FAQ
History Box Office April 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 history movie in April 2021?
Cliff Walkers (2021) leads with $181.3M worldwide, $153K of it in the US & Canada. Next come Chernobyl: Abyss (2021) at $6.5M and Man of God (2021) at $1.6M.
How much did history movies released in April 2021 earn?
6 history films released in April 2021 report a worldwide gross, $189.4M in all, or $31.6M per film on average. March 2021 releases took $11.8M.
How many history movies released in April 2021 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Cliff Walkers (2021) with $181.3M.
How is the April 2021 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 April 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 April 2021 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.