#1 of 3 #1 music movie of April 2026
2026 · Biography, Drama
$1B worldwide · 100% of the chart's total
$372.3M US & Canada · 36% $656.4M elsewhere · 64%
Music box office · April 2026
Music Box Office, April 2026: Top-Grossing Releases
Michael (2026) is the highest-grossing music movie released in April 2026, with $1B worldwide, ahead of Mother Mary (2026) at $3.1M and Mile End Kicks (2026) at $679.6K. 3 music films released in April 2026 report a worldwide gross, $1B in all, 36% of it from the US & Canada. 1 film crossed $1 billion.
- April 2026 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $1B
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 36%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Music Hits of April 2026?
Michael (2026) leads with $1B, 100% of the total. The top 3 together took $1B, almost all of what the 3 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 3
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The chart
Every Music 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: $2.6M Rest of the world: $493.6K Worldwide: $3.1M
- 3 Apr 17, 2026 US and Canada: $679.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $679.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in April 2026?
Of the top 3, Mile End Kicks (2026) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Michael (2026) made 64% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $375.5M (36%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Michael (2026) $1B $372.3M US & Canada · 36% $656.4M elsewhere · 64%
- 2 Mother Mary (2026) $3.1M $2.6M US & Canada · 84% $493.6K elsewhere · 16%
- 3 Mile End Kicks (2026) $679.6K $679.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
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 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 5–11 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 12–18 Mother Mary (2026) $3.7M Mother Mary (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 3 films, led by Michael (2026).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2017 5 films | 5 | $561.9K | – | Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary (2017) $406.9K |
| April 2018 8 films · +1437% | 8 | $8.6M | +1437% | The Rider (2018) $3.4M |
| April 2019 3 films · −75% | 3 | $2.1M | −75% | Teen Spirit (2019) $1.6M |
| April 2020 3 films · −89% | 3 | $242.5K | −89% | We Summon the Darkness (2020) $190.8K |
| April 2021 3 films · +406% | 3 | $1.2M | +406% | BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia I: Promise (2021) $1.1M |
| April 2022 4 films · +21% | 4 | $1.5M | +21% | Hit the Road (2022) $995.1K |
| April 2023 7 films · +475% | 7 | $8.5M | +475% | Chevalier (2023) $4.2M |
| April 2024 3 films · −18% | 3 | $7M | −18% | Suga: August D Tour 'D-Day' the Movie (2024) $6.8M |
| April 2025 5 films · +326% | 5 | $29.9M | +326% | COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing (2025) $14.7M |
| April 2026 3 films · +3350% | 3 | $1B | +3350% | Michael (2026) $1B |
Archive
Music Box Office in 2026, Month by Month
The months of 2026 with their totals: April leads with $1B, led by Michael (2026).
- January $23.2M #1 Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026)
- February $9M #1 Twenty One Pilots: More Than We Ever Imagined (2026)
- March $935.5K #1 Miroirs No. 3 (2026)
- April $1B #1 Michael (2026)
- May $23.1M #1 Tuner (2026)
- June No grosses
- July $23.7M #1 Hadestown: The Musical (2026)
- August $1.3M #1 Nimrods (2026)
- September $13.4M #1 Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger (2026)
- October $727.6K #1 California Schemin' (2026)
- November so far No grosses
FAQ
Music 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 3 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing music movie in April 2026?
Michael (2026) leads with $1B worldwide, $372.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Mother Mary (2026) at $3.1M and Mile End Kicks (2026) at $679.6K.
How much did music movies released in April 2026 earn?
3 music films released in April 2026 report a worldwide gross, $1B in all, or $344.1M per film on average.
How many music 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 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 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 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.