How much does Elton John - Circle of Life (From "The Lion King"/Official Video) make on YouTube?
Elton John - Circle of Life (From "The Lion King"/Official Video) · by DisneyMusicVEVO
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 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.
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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
|
265,667
265.67K
|
$212.53 | |
|
January 2026
|
289,810
289.81K
|
$231.85 | |
|
February 2026
|
315,667
315.67K
|
$252.53 | |
|
March 2026
|
308,928
308.93K
|
$247.14 | |
|
April 2026
|
307,829
307.83K
|
$246.26 | |
|
May 2026
|
294,221
294.22K
|
$235.38 | |
|
June 2026
|
269,476
269.48K
|
$215.58 | |
|
July 2026
|
270,839
270.84K
|
$216.67 | |
|
August 2026
|
241,295
241.29K
|
$193.04 | |
|
September 2026
|
119,650
119.65K
|
$95.72 | |
| Total | 2,683,382 | $2,146.71 |
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.