#1 of 5 #1 history movie of April 2026
2026 · Biography, Drama
$1B worldwide · 98% of the chart's total
$372.3M US & Canada · 36% $656.4M elsewhere · 64%
History box office · April 2026
History Box Office, April 2026: Top-Grossing Releases
Michael (2026) is the highest-grossing history movie released in April 2026, with $1B worldwide, ahead of Amrum (2026) at $9.3M and A Great Awakening (2026) at $8.1M. 5 history films released in April 2026 report a worldwide gross, $1B in all, 36% of it from the US & Canada. 1 film crossed $1 billion. By language, English leads with $1B across 3 history releases.
- April 2026 releases with a gross
- 5
- combined worldwide
- $1B
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 36%
#1 of 5 Top 5
What Were the Biggest History Hits of April 2026?
Michael (2026) leads with $1B, 98% of the total. The top 5 together took $1B, almost all of what the 5 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 2026, 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 2026.
- 1 Apr 24, 2026 US and Canada: $372.3M Rest of the world: $656.4M Worldwide: $1B
- 2 Apr 17, 2026 US and Canada: $79.5K Rest of the world: $9.2M Worldwide: $9.3M
- 3 Apr 3, 2026 US and Canada: $8.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.1M
- 4 Apr 24, 2026 US and Canada: $704.3K Rest of the world: $54.9K Worldwide: $759.2K
- 5 Apr 3, 2026 US and Canada: $26.6K Rest of the world: $561.1K Worldwide: $587.7K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in April 2026?
Of the top 5, A Great Awakening (2026) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Amrum (2026) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 5 films, $381.3M (36%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Michael (2026) $1B $372.3M US & Canada · 36% $656.4M elsewhere · 64%
- 2 Amrum (2026) $9.3M $79.5K US & Canada · <1% $9.2M elsewhere · 99%
- 3 A Great Awakening (2026) $8.1M $8.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Desert Warrior (2026) $759.2K $704.3K US & Canada · 93% $54.9K elsewhere · 7%
- 5 Living the Land (2026) $587.7K $26.6K US & Canada · 5% $561.1K elsewhere · 95%
By release week
Which Week of April 2026 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 17 (Apr 19–25) took $1B, led by Michael (2026). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 29–Apr 4 A Great Awakening (2026) $8.7M A Great Awakening (2026)
- Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 5–11 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 12–18 Amrum (2026) $9.3M Amrum (2026)
- Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 19–25 Michael (2026) $1B Michael (2026)
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 26–May 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does April 2026 Compare With April in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, April 2026 earned the most: $1B from 5 films, led by Michael (2026).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2017 11 films | 11 | $37.1M | – | 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 |
| April 2022 4 films · −58% | 4 | $79.1M | −58% | The Northman (2022) $75.9M |
| April 2023 3 films · −95% | 3 | $4.2M | −95% | Chevalier (2023) $4.2M |
| April 2024 4 films · +345% | 4 | $18.6M | +345% | The Three Musketeers - Part 2: Milady (2024) $15.4M |
| April 2025 6 films · −4% | 6 | $17.8M | −4% | SIX: The Musical Live! (2025) $13.6M |
| April 2026 5 films · +5769% | 5 | $1B | +5769% | Michael (2026) $1B |
Archive
History Box Office in 2026, Month by Month
The months of 2026 with their totals: April leads with $1B, led by Michael (2026).
- January $4.4M #1 Dead Man's Wire (2026)
- February $2.8M #1 Palestine 36 (2026)
- March $2.4M #1 Saipan (2026)
- April $1B #1 Michael (2026)
- May $41.5M #1 Pressure (2026)
- June $153.7K #1 Underland (2026)
- July $7.1M #1 The Samurai and the Prisoner (2026)
- August $5.1M #1 The Brink of War (2026)
- September $13.4M #1 The Uprising (2026)
- October $1.5M #1 California Schemin' (2026)
- November so far No grosses
FAQ
History Box Office April 2026: 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 5 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing history movie in April 2026?
Michael (2026) leads with $1B worldwide, $372.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Amrum (2026) at $9.3M and A Great Awakening (2026) at $8.1M.
How much did history movies released in April 2026 earn?
5 history films released in April 2026 report a worldwide gross, $1B in all, or $209.5M per film on average.
How many history movies released in April 2026 made $1 billion?
1 film crossed $1 billion worldwide: Michael (2026). 1 crossed $100 million.
How is the April 2026 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 2026. 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 2026 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.