The Sonic film franchise has grossed $1 billion at the global box office

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Without a doubt, it’s clear that the Sonic the Hedgehog films have been well-received, but Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has propelled Sega’s famous character and his movies beyond the $1 billion mark globally in earnings. This latest film was released in mid-December and garnered immediate positive feedback, adding another financially triumphant chapter to the Sonic cinematic universe.

The official Sonic the Hedgehog account on social media announced that the franchise has surpassed a staggering $1 billion at the global box office. Specifically, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has been a huge success, earning $211.5 million during its initial week after release on December 20. This was followed by a total of $336.3 million worldwide, as reported by Eurogamer. The first two Sonic the Hedgehog films had previously generated approximately $725.2 million, with an additional $181 million coming from home rentals and streaming of these movies.

Hooray! The Sonic the Hedgehog movie series has sped past the $1 billion mark at worldwide box offices! A big thank you to the most amazing fans out there 💖💕❤️🖤!

— Sonic the Hedgehog (@SonicMovie) January 5, 2025

As reported by Variety, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was budgeted at $122 million. In less than three weeks, the movie has surpassed its financial targets significantly. The excitement surrounding the introduction of Shadow the Hedgehog, voiced brilliantly by Keanu Reeves, undoubtedly contributed to this early success, as fans were already eagerly anticipating the film.

Having three hit movies under its belt and Sonic the Hedgehog 4 set to debut in 2027, Sega’s decision to bring the Blue Blur to the big screen is proving to be a profitable one. Keep an eye out for future announcements regarding Sonic the Hedgehog 4 as more information becomes available.

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2025-01-06 18:27