The third film in the series, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, recently surpassed 100 million dollars at the international box office and earned more than $187 million at the national level for a cumulative global gross amount to date of more than $312 million
HOLLYWOOD, California., January 62025 /PRNewswire/ — Paramount Pictures announced today that its Sonic the Hedgehog the film franchise, based on the SEGA video game, has exceeded 1 billion dollars in total worldwide box office revenues, as Sonic the Hedgehog 3 continues to attract audiences to cinemas around the world.
Released in February 2020 And April 2022respectively, Sonic the Hedgehog And Sonic the Hedgehog 2 won a combined $725.2 million on a global scale and generated $181 million in consumer spending from home entertainment rentals and purchases. Last April, spinoff series “Knuckles” debuted on Paramount+, earning over 11M total hours worldwide in its first 28 days of broadcast, making it the #1 kids and family series in terms of hours on the platform.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 released in theaters last month with an “A” CinemaScore and has the franchise’s best Certified Fresh 86% Rotten Tomatoes review score (tied for first for highest-rated video game film adaptations of all time) and franchise best 96% Checked hot Popcornmeter score, earn more $312 million globally to date. The film rose to No. 1 at the domestic box office, followed by the franchise’s biggest international opening, with only 84% of the international footprint the following week. At constant scope, including previews, on the same group of markets, this result is 83% ahead of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. The film also reached 100 million dollars at the international box office brings in more quickly than its predecessors.
The final film in the series features the return of the original cast, including Jim Carrey like Dr. Robotnik. The film stars Carrey, Ben Schwartz, Krysten Ritter, Lee Majdoub, Natasha RothwellAdam Pally, Shemar Moore, Colleen O’ShaughnesseyAlyla Browne, James Cloud with James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elbe And Keanu Reeves. It is led by Jeff Fowlerwho directed the three films in the series, with a script by Pat Casey & Josh Miller And John Whittingtonhistory of Pat Casey & Josh Millerand produced by Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, Toru NakaharaAnd Hitoshi Okuno.
In the film, Sonic, Knuckles and Tails come together against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with unprecedented powers. With their abilities surpassed in every way, Team Sonic must seek an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
Recently, the studio announced that development of a fourth installment was underway. Sonic the Hedgehog film series.
Moritz and Ascher said: “We are so thrilled with the incredible response to Sonic the Hedgehog films from audiences and fans around the world and are proud to be part of the incredible team of world-class filmmakers who have come together to build this franchise. We make these films for the fans; and their passion, support, and love for these characters is what drives us every day to continue creating the fast-paced, funny, action-packed stories that make up the ever-expanding film. Sonic Universe.”
» Said the Chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures Brian Robbins“THE Sonic the Hedgehog the franchise has become an unstoppable cultural force with limitless potential. Congratulations to our partners at SEGA, to our production team, including Neal, Toby and Jeff, who revolutionized the heights Sonic can reach, and to the legions of loyal and dedicated fans who have guided us every step of the way. As each chapter of Sonic’s adventures continues to raise the bar, we are incredibly proud and excited to continue delivering stories and characters that resonate with audiences around the world. »
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