#1 of 7 #1 history movie of January 2024
2024 · Documentary, History
$8M worldwide · 42% of the chart's total
No US & Canada figure reported
History box office · January 2024
History Box Office, January 2024: Top-Grossing Releases
The Birth of Korea (2024) is the highest-grossing history movie released in January 2024, with $8M worldwide, ahead of The Book of Clarence (2024) at $6.2M and Boléro (2024) at $3.7M. 7 history films released in January 2024 report a worldwide gross, $18.9M in all, 33% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 91% on December 2023, whose releases took $202.9M. By language, Korean leads with $8M across 1 history release.
- January 2024 releases with a gross
- 7
- combined worldwide
- $18.9M
- The Birth of Korea (2024), the #1
- $8M
- vs December 2023
- −91%
#1 of 7 Top 5
What Were the Biggest History Hits of January 2024?
The Birth of Korea (2024) leads with $8M, 42% of the total. The top 5 together took $18.8M, 99% of what all 7 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 January 2024, 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 January 2024.
- 1 Jan 6, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8M
- 2 Jan 12, 2024 US and Canada: $6.1M Rest of the world: $72.4K Worldwide: $6.2M
- 3 Jan 25, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7M
- 4 Jan 31, 2024 US and Canada: $43.1K Rest of the world: $652K Worldwide: $695.1K
- 5 Jan 12, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $214.9K
- 6
Jan 12, 2024 US and Canada: $46K Rest of the world: $67.4K Worldwide: $113.5K - 7
Jan 25, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $37.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in January 2024?
Of the top 7, The Book of Clarence (2024) earned the biggest share at home (99% in the US & Canada), while Will (2024) made 94% of its gross abroad. Across all 7 films, $6.2M (33%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 7 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Birth of Korea (2024) $8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 2 The Book of Clarence (2024) $6.2M $6.1M US & Canada · 99% $72.4K elsewhere · 1%
- 3 Boléro (2024) $3.7M No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 Will (2024) $695.1K $43.1K US & Canada · 6% $652K elsewhere · 94%
- 5 Powstaniec 1863 (2024) $214.9K No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 The Settlers (2024) $113.5K $46K US & Canada · 41% $67.4K elsewhere · 59%
- 7 The Worst Man in London (2024) $37.6K No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of January 2024 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 1 (Jan 1–6) took $8M, led by The Birth of Korea (2024). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 1 Wk 1 Jan 1–6 The Birth of Korea (2024) $8M The Birth of Korea (2024)
- Week 2 Wk 2 Jan 7–13 The Book of Clarence (2024) $6.5M The Book of Clarence (2024)
- Week 3 Wk 3 Jan 14–20 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 4 Wk 4 Jan 21–27 Boléro (2024) $3.7M Boléro (2024)
- Week 5 Wk 5 Jan 28–Feb 3 Will (2024) $695.1K Will (2024)
Earlier years
How Does January 2024 Compare With January in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, January 2016 earned the most: $218.9M from 7 films, led by Ip Man 3 (2016). January 2024 took $18.9M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2015 8 films | 8 | $10.4M | – | Chronicle of a Blood Merchant (2015) $6.7M |
| January 2016 7 films · +2007% | 7 | $218.9M | +2007% | Ip Man 3 (2016) $157M |
| January 2017 5 films · −85% | 5 | $33.5M | −85% | The Founder (2017) $24.1M |
| January 2018 7 films · +376% | 7 | $159.6M | +376% | 12 Strong (2018) $67.4M |
| January 2019 11 films · −81% | 11 | $29.5M | −81% | Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) $13M |
| January 2020 3 films · +75% | 3 | $51.7M | +75% | Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020) $45.2M |
| January 2021 1 film · −100% | 1 | $693 | −100% | The Dig (2021) $693 |
| January 2022 6 films · +4244549% | 6 | $29.4M | +4244549% | Redeeming Love (2022) $9.5M |
| January 2023 4 films · −90% | 4 | $3M | −90% | Vaincre ou mourir (2023) $2.2M |
| January 2024 7 films · +524% | 7 | $18.9M | +524% | The Birth of Korea (2024) $8M |
Archive
History Box Office in 2024, Month by Month
The months of 2024 with their totals: December leads with $138.6M, led by The Count of Monte-Cristo (2024).
- January $18.9M #1 The Birth of Korea (2024)
- February $11.3M #1 Our Folks: The Beginning (2024)
- March $88.3M #1 One Life (2024)
- April $18.6M #1 The Three Musketeers - Part 2: Milady (2024)
- May $101.9M #1 The Execution (2024)
- June $11.6M #1 The Devil's Bath (2024)
- July $13.8M #1 Waves (2024)
- August $33.4M #1 Reagan (2024)
- September $64.5M #1 Lee (2024)
- October $22.6M #1 The Apprentice (2024)
- November $23.8M #1 Small Things Like These (2024)
- December $138.6M #1 The Count of Monte-Cristo (2024)
FAQ
History Box Office January 2024: 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 7 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing history movie in January 2024?
The Birth of Korea (2024) leads with $8M worldwide. Next come The Book of Clarence (2024) at $6.2M and Boléro (2024) at $3.7M.
How much did history movies released in January 2024 earn?
7 history films released in January 2024 report a worldwide gross, $18.9M in all, or $2.7M per film on average. December 2023 releases took $202.9M.
How many history movies released in January 2024 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Birth of Korea (2024), earned $8M.
How is the January 2024 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 January 2024. 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 January 2024 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.