How much does The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Ed Sheeran "I See Fire" [HD] make on YouTube?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Ed Sheeran "I See Fire" [HD] · by Warner Bros.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 2026
|
162,268
162.27K
|
$243.40 | |
|
February 2026
|
182,829
182.83K
|
$274.24 | |
|
March 2026
|
137,394
137.39K
|
$206.09 | |
|
April 2026
|
168,370
168.37K
|
$252.56 | |
|
May 2026
|
152,686
152.69K
|
$229.03 | |
|
June 2026
|
139,064
139.06K
|
$208.60 | |
|
July 2026
|
128,666
128.67K
|
$193.00 | |
|
August 2026
|
85,539
85.54K
|
$128.31 | |
|
September 2026
|
98,673
98.67K
|
$148.01 | |
|
October 2026
|
43,150
43.15K
|
$64.72 | |
| Total | 1,298,639 | $1,947.96 |
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.