In just a month since its theater release, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” can now be watched at home through premium video-on-demand services. Starring Ben Schwartz as Sonic the Hedgehog and Keanu Reeves as his adversary Shadow the Hedgehog, the film also showcases Jim Carrey in twin roles as Ivan and Gerald Robotnik. Following a profitable run at the box office, the movie became available for digital purchase on platforms like Fandango, Prime Video, and Apple yesterday. No release date for streaming on Paramount+ has been announced yet.
In 2024, the movie became one of the top-earning domestic films, raking in approximately $218 million, surpassing other productions such as “Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire,” “Kung Fu Panda 4,” and “Bad Boys Ride or Die.” It even outperformed its previous installment, “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” earning a global total of $422 million. This impressive performance has prompted Paramount Pictures to announce the sequel, “Sonic the Hedgehog 4,” set for release in 2027.
The decision to make “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” available on Premium Video On Demand (PVOD) a month and a day after its theatrical premiere might seem surprising, but it follows the current trend in the movie industry. While some Disney movies like “Inside Out 2” have stuck to a 100-day theatrical exclusivity, others have moved towards shorter release windows. Paramount Pictures and other studios are adopting this approach for their big-ticket films.
As a movie buff, I’m seeing a tight race between “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” and Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” at the box office. Despite “The Lion King” gathering some steam during the holidays with an impressive global take of $591 million, “Sonic 3” is still giving it a run for its money. With “Dog Man,” another family-friendly flick set to debut on January 31, 2025, the competition will only intensify. Now, the team behind “Sonic 3” is shifting their strategy to solidify its place as a must-have for home entertainment, with digital downloads available right now.
Physical media for Sonic 3 will hit the market on April 15, 2025.
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2025-01-22 21:46