The Sonic the Hedgehog movie franchise ended 2024 on a high note, with Sonic the Hedgehog 3 delivering impressive box office results that reaffirmed Sonic’s status as a cultural icon. On New Year’s Eve, the film achieved a remarkable $7.2 million in domestic earnings, bringing its total domestic gross to over $150 million and its global tally to $250 million in just two weeks. It currently trails only Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King for the holiday box office crown.
The third installment in the series is well on its way to becoming the highest-grossing Sonic film yet. With an opening weekend of $60 million domestically, it surpassed its predecessors and maintained its momentum during the highly competitive holiday season. Collectively, the Sonic movie trilogy is approaching a cumulative worldwide gross of $1 billion, marking a major success for Paramount Pictures amid a challenging year for the studio.
Critically, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has been a standout, earning an 88% score on Rotten Tomatoes and an astounding 96% audience approval rating. The series has seen steady improvement in reception, with the first film receiving a 64% Rotten Tomatoes score and the sequel achieving 69%. Directed by Jeff Fowler, the film balances humor, emotional depth, and exhilarating action sequences, capturing the essence of the beloved games while elevating the series creatively.
Returning stars Ben Schwartz (Sonic), James Marsden (Tom Wachowski), and Jim Carrey (Dr. Robotnik) contributed to the film’s success with standout performances. Jim Carrey, in particular, delivered a dual role as Ivo Robotnik and Gerald Robotnik, blending comedy and intensity to enrich the film’s narrative.
Paramount has already announced that a fourth Sonic movie is in development, solidifying Sonic’s role as a cornerstone of the studio’s franchise lineup alongside Mission: Impossible and Top Gun.
As Sonic the Hedgehog 3 continues to dominate the box office, it celebrates Sonic’s transition from gaming icon to cinematic superstar.
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Source: Collider
