How much does The Decade-Long Quest For Shadow of the Colossus’ Last Secret make on YouTube?
The Decade-Long Quest For Shadow of the Colossus’ Last Secret · by Jacob Geller
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$3.00/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
Peak Performance
Projections
Earnings Trend
Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
29,022
29.02K
|
$87.07 | |
|
January 2026
|
33,887
33.89K
|
$101.66 | |
|
February 2026
|
24,801
24.80K
|
$74.40 | |
|
March 2026
|
17,411
17.41K
|
$52.23 | |
|
April 2026
|
10,727
10.73K
|
$32.18 | |
|
May 2026
|
17,668
17.67K
|
$53.00 | |
|
June 2026
|
19,057
19.06K
|
$57.17 | |
|
July 2026
|
14,636
14.64K
|
$43.91 | |
|
August 2026
|
13,145
13.14K
|
$39.44 | |
|
September 2026
|
20,759
20.76K
|
$62.28 | |
|
October 2026
|
8,281
8.28K
|
$24.84 | |
| Total | 209,394 | $628.18 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.