Is it possible to monetize a movie/drama edit channel on YouTube?

A strategy I found helpful is to create your video, upload it privately, and then check for any copyright issues YouTube identifies. This approach allows you to understand what specifically is causing problems and adjust your content accordingly. It’s a bit of a trial and error method, but it can help you refine your videos before making them public.

From my experience, monetizing channels that focus on edits, especially those that include popular movie clips or drama scenes, is quite challenging. Many creators in this niche struggle to get their channels monetized due to copyright issues. YouTube is very strict about reused content, which often gets flagged.

If you're planning to create edits with music and clips layered on top, you should know that most of these types of videos are not eligible for monetization. I've seen numerous channels with similar content that attract a lot of views but still fail to get monetized because they don't meet YouTube's original content requirement.

Keep in mind that even if you manage to create something that seems to meet YouTube's requirements, there's still a risk of getting hit with claims or strikes later on. If that happens, you can use the YouTube Studio editor to make necessary edits or even dispute the claims if you believe your content qualifies under fair use.