How much does Independence Day vs. War of the Worlds make on YouTube?
Independence Day vs. War of the Worlds · by Lindsay Ellis
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.50/1,000 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
|
3,887
3.89K
|
$5.83 | |
|
January 2026
|
4,995
5.00K
|
$7.49 | |
|
February 2026
|
4,366
4.37K
|
$6.55 | |
|
March 2026
|
3,953
3.95K
|
$5.93 | |
|
April 2026
|
20,077
20.08K
|
$30.12 | |
|
May 2026
|
5,502
5.50K
|
$8.25 | |
|
June 2026
|
3,196
3.20K
|
$4.79 | |
|
July 2026
|
2,415
2.42K
|
$3.62 | |
|
August 2026
|
2,836
2.84K
|
$4.25 | |
|
September 2026
|
9,531
9.53K
|
$14.30 | |
|
October 2026
|
5,141
5.14K
|
$7.71 | |
| Total | 65,899 | $98.85 |
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.