#1 of 47 #1 music movie of 2021
2021 · Drama, Romance
$45.2M worldwide · 37% of the chart's total
$30M US & Canada · 66% $15.2M elsewhere · 34%
Music box office · 2021
Music Box Office 2021: Highest-Grossing Music Movies
In the Heights (2021) is the highest-grossing music movie released in 2021, with $45.2M worldwide, ahead of Respect (2021) at $32.9M and Anita (2021) at $15M. 47 music films released in 2021 report a worldwide gross, $123M in all, 46% of it from the US & Canada. That is up 52% on 2020, whose releases took $80.8M. By language, English leads with $60M across 23 music releases.
- 2021 releases with a gross
- 47
- combined worldwide
- $123M
- In the Heights (2021), the #1
- $45.2M
- vs 2020
- +52%
#1 of 47 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Music Hits of 2021?
In the Heights (2021) leads with $45.2M, 37% of the total. The top 5 together took $105.9M, 86% of what all 47 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 Music Release of 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 2021.
- 1 Jun 11, 2021 US and Canada: $30M Rest of the world: $15.2M Worldwide: $45.2M
- 2 Aug 13, 2021 US and Canada: $24.3M Rest of the world: $8.6M Worldwide: $32.9M
- 3 Oct 15, 2021 US and Canada: $556.6K Rest of the world: $14.5M Worldwide: $15M
- 4 Mar 23, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2M
- 5 Oct 15, 2021 US and Canada: $151K Rest of the world: $5.5M Worldwide: $5.6M
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Mar 27, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M - 7
Aug 13, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M - 8
Sep 25, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 9
Sep 9, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M - 10
The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)Feb 26, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
Feb 26, 2021 · English · Biography, Drama, Music $1.3M worldwide - 11
Jun 18, 2021 US and Canada: $648.7K Rest of the world: $600.5K Worldwide: $1.2M - 12
BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia I: Promise (2021)Apr 23, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M
Apr 23, 2021 · Japanese · Music, Animation, Drama $1.1M worldwide - 13
Rock Dog 2: Rock Around the Park (2021)Jun 11, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $786.5K Jun 11, 2021 · English · Music, Family, Comedy $786.5K worldwide - 14
Aug 20, 2021 US and Canada: $626.9K Rest of the world: $3K Worldwide: $629.9K - 15
Jul 13, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $624.9K - 16
Sep 26, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $563.6K - 17
Jul 8, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $557.2K - 18
Nov 9, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $493.8K - 19
Dec 3, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $363.7K - 20
Aug 12, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $327.4K - 21
BanG Dream! FILM LIVE 2nd Stage (2021)Aug 20, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $283.6K Aug 20, 2021 · Japanese · Music, Animation, Comedy $283.6K worldwide - 22
Dec 9, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $211.6K - 23
BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia II: Song I am. (2021)Jun 25, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $122.1K Jun 25, 2021 · Japanese · Music, Drama, Animation $122.1K worldwide - 24
Apr 22, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $93.8K - 25
Oct 2, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $80.5K - 26
Jul 9, 2021 US and Canada: $72K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $72K - 27
Oct 15, 2021 US and Canada: $69.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $69.7K - 28
Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr. (2021)Aug 6, 2021 US and Canada: $68K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $68K Aug 6, 2021 · English · Music, Documentary $68K worldwide - 29
Sep 17, 2021 US and Canada: $54.1K Rest of the world: $8.2K Worldwide: $62.3K - 30
Sep 22, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $60.3K - 31
Without Getting Killed or Caught (2021)Mar 18, 2021 US and Canada: $55.3K Rest of the world: $4.3K Worldwide: $59.6K Mar 18, 2021 · English · Documentary, Music $59.6K worldwide - 32
Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams (2021)Aug 4, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $50.4K Aug 4, 2021 · English · Music, Family, Animation $50.4K worldwide - 33
May 6, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $50K - 34
Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen (2021)Oct 21, 2021 US and Canada: $18.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.3K Oct 21, 2021 · English · Music $18.3K worldwide - 35
Sep 24, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.6K - 36
Jul 16, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11K - 37
Jul 16, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11K - 38
Jun 5, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.7K - 39
Nov 27, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.4K - 40
Jun 18, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.3K - 41
Apr 23, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.2K - 42
Chance the Rapper’s Magnificent Coloring World (2021)May 14, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3K May 14, 2021 · English · Documentary, Music $3K worldwide - 43
Feb 19, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3K - 44
Rockfield: The Studio on the Farm (2021)May 14, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6K May 14, 2021 · English · Music, Documentary $2.6K worldwide - 45
Nov 19, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6K - 46
Mar 17, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $513 - 47
Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (2021)Feb 26, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $139 Feb 26, 2021 · English · Music, Documentary $139 worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2021?
Of the top 10, Respect (2021) earned the biggest share at home (74% in the US & Canada), while The Velvet Underground (2021) made 97% of its gross abroad. Across all 47 films, $56.6M (46%) came from the US & Canada. 6 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 In the Heights (2021) $45.2M $30M US & Canada · 66% $15.2M elsewhere · 34%
- 2 Respect (2021) $32.9M $24.3M US & Canada · 74% $8.6M elsewhere · 26%
- 3 Anita (2021) $15M $556.6K US & Canada · 4% $14.5M elsewhere · 96%
- 4 Waterboys (2021) $7.2M No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 The Velvet Underground (2021) $5.6M $151K US & Canada · 3% $5.5M elsewhere · 97%
- 6 Tina (2021) $2.6M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 CODA (2021) $1.9M No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 Song Express (2021) $1.7M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Love Is Better Than Life (2021) $1.4M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021) $1.3M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many 2021 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 47 films reached $100M. 44 films, 94% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $123M total.
76% 24%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 3 films, 6% of the list $93.1M · 76% of the gross
- Under $10M 44 films, 94% of the list $29.9M · 24% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2021 Earned the Most?
June releases took the most, $47.3M from 6 films, led by In the Heights (2021). May was the quietest month ($55.7K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- February Feb The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021) $1.3M The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)
- March Mar Waterboys (2021) $9.9M Waterboys (2021)
- April Apr BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia I: Promise (2021) $1.2M BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia I: Promise (2021)
- May May The Rumba Kings (2021) $55.7K The Rumba Kings (2021)
- June Jun In the Heights (2021) $47.3M In the Heights (2021)
- July Jul Tralala (2021) $1.3M Tralala (2021)
- August Aug Respect (2021) $36.1M Respect (2021)
- September Sep Song Express (2021) $3.8M Song Express (2021)
- October Oct Anita (2021) $20.8M Anita (2021)
- November Nov Monsta X: The Dreaming (2021) $501.9K Monsta X: The Dreaming (2021)
- December Dec Tengamos la fiesta en paz (2021) $575.3K Tengamos la fiesta en paz (2021)
Last 10 years
How Does 2021 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2018 earned the most: $2B from 66 films, led by Bohemian Rhapsody (2018). 2021 took $123M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 45 films | 45 | $467.2M | – | Step Up Revolution (2012) $140.5M |
| 2013 46 films · +6% | 46 | $495.1M | +6% | Saving Mr. Banks (2013) $117.9M |
| 2014 47 films · +3% | 47 | $508.5M | +3% | Step Up: All In (2014) $86.2M |
| 2015 62 films · +103% | 62 | $1B | +103% | Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) $287.1M |
| 2016 65 films · −22% | 65 | $803.5M | −22% | Sing (2016) $634.3M |
| 2017 65 films · −34% | 65 | $531.2M | −34% | Baby Driver (2017) $226.9M |
| 2018 66 films · +277% | 66 | $2B | +277% | Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) $910.8M |
| 2019 89 films · −73% | 89 | $543.5M | −73% | Rocketman (2019) $195.3M |
| 2020 47 films · −85% | 47 | $80.8M | −85% | I Still Believe (2020) $16.1M |
| 2021 47 films · +52% | 47 | $123M | +52% | In the Heights (2021) $45.2M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Music Movies Speak in 2021?
English-language music films took $60M across 23 films, 49% of the total, ahead of Marathi-language music films ($32.9M) and Cantonese-language music films ($15M).
2021 Music Box Office by Language
- English $60M23 films · #1 In the Heights (2021)
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Marathi $32.9M1 film · #1 Respect (2021) -
Cantonese $15M1 film · #1 Anita (2021) -
Dutch $7.2M1 film · #1 Waterboys (2021) -
French $3.8M4 films · #1 Song Express (2021) - Japanese $2.2M5 films · #1 BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia I: Promise (2021)
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Portuguese $557.2K1 film · #1 Bem Bom (2021) -
Korean $493.8K1 film · #1 Monsta X: The Dreaming (2021) -
Spanish $424.5K3 films · #1 Tengamos la fiesta en paz (2021) - Punjabi $327.4K1 film · #1 Puaada (2021)
Archive
Music Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1925 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2018 leads with $2B, led by Bohemian Rhapsody (2018).
2020s 7 years · $2.9B
2010s 10 years · $7B
- 2019 $543.5M #1 Rocketman (2019)
- 2018 $2B #1 Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
- 2017 $531.2M #1 Baby Driver (2017)
- 2016 $803.5M #1 Sing (2016)
- 2015 $1B #1 Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
- 2014 $508.5M #1 Step Up: All In (2014)
- 2013 $495.1M #1 Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
- 2012 $467.2M #1 Step Up Revolution (2012)
- 2011 $339.1M #1 Happy Feet Two (2011)
- 2010 $319.4M #1 Step Up 3-D (2010)
2000s 10 years · $6B
- 2009 $1.2B #1 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
- 2008 $374M #1 Step Up 2: The Streets (2008)
- 2007 $831.5M #1 Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
- 2006 $723.7M #1 Happy Feet (2006)
- 2005 $716.9M #1 Walk the Line (2005)
- 2004 $536.3M #1 Home on the Range (2004)
- 2003 $411.4M #1 School of Rock (2003)
- 2002 $487.1M #1 8 Mile (2002)
- 2001 $251.1M #1 Save the Last Dance (2001)
- 2000 $539.5M #1 Coyote Ugly (2000)
1990s 10 years · $2.2B
- 1999 $80.7M #1 Buena Vista Social Club (1999)
- 1998 $197.7M #1 The Wedding Singer (1998)
- 1997 $309.7M #1 The Full Monty (1997)
- 1996 $183.2M #1 Mr. Holland's Opus (1996)
- 1995 $1.5M #1 Georgia (1995)
- 1994 $31.3M #1 The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
- 1993 $180.1M #1 Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
- 1992 $858.7M #1 The Bodyguard (1992)
- 1991 $131.6M #1 The Doors (1991)
- 1990 $247.1M #1 Dick Tracy (1990)
1980s 10 years · $1.3B
- 1989 $42.4M #1 The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)
- 1988 $114.1M #1 Beaches (1988)
- 1987 $83.6M #1 La Bamba (1987)
- 1986 $34.6M #1 Disorder (1986)
- 1985 $73.7M #1 The Last Dragon (1985)
- 1984 $360.2M #1 Footloose (1984)
- 1983 $188.2M #1 Flashdance (1983)
- 1982 $93.7M #1 Victor Victoria (1982)
- 1981 $20.3M #1 The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981)
- 1980 $262.6M #1 The Blues Brothers (1980)
1970s 10 years · $686.3M
- 1979 $80.8M #1 All That Jazz (1979)
- 1978 $69M #1 Up in Smoke (1978)
- 1977 $254M #1 Saturday Night Fever (1977)
- 1976 $80M #1 A Star Is Born (1976)
- 1975 $10M #1 Nashville (1975)
- 1974 $102.6K #1 A Poem Is a Naked Person (1974)
- 1973 $204.1K #1 Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
- 1972 $671.2K #1 Elvis on Tour (1972)
- 1971 $1.6K #1 The Music Lovers (1971)
- 1970 $191.4M #1 The Aristocats (1970)
1960s 8 years · $3.8M
- 1968 $1.4M #1 Elvis: The ’68 Comeback Special (1968)
- 1967 $4.4K #1 Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
- 1966 $5K #1 A Well Paid Walk (1966)
- 1965 $1.4K #1 Orgy of the Dead (1965)
- 1964 $2.4M #1 A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
- 1963 $1.4K #1 Summer Holiday (1963)
- 1962 $9.9K #1 Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962)
- 1961 $1.6K #1 Too Late Blues (1961)
1950s 10 years · $4.1M
- 1959 $75.4K #1 Jazz on a Summer’s Day (1959)
- 1958 $502.3K #1 South Pacific (1958)
- 1957 $20.2K #1 Silk Stockings (1957)
- 1956 $1.5K #1 Carousel (1956)
- 1955 $43.8K #1 Oklahoma! (1955)
- 1954 $7.6K #1 There’s No Business Like Show Business (1954)
- 1953 $3.3M #1 Dangerous When Wet (1953)
- 1952 $9.3K #1 Limelight (1952)
- 1951 $141K #1 The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)
- 1950 $14.8K #1 Rabbit of Seville (1950)
1940s 4 years · $514.2K
1930s 3 years · $951.7K
1920s 1 year · $4.4K
FAQ
Music Box Office 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 47 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing music movie in 2021?
In the Heights (2021) leads with $45.2M worldwide, $30M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Respect (2021) at $32.9M and Anita (2021) at $15M.
How much did music movies released in 2021 earn?
47 music films released in 2021 report a worldwide gross, $123M in all, or $2.6M per film on average. 2020 releases took $80.8M.
How many music movies released in 2021 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, In the Heights (2021), earned $45.2M.
How is the 2021 music 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 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 2021 music 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.