‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Franchise Passes $1 Billion at Box Office

The Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise has crossed $1 billion on the international field workplace.

The newest entry into the sequence Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which is impressed by the Sega online game franchise of the identical identify, has thus far grossed $336.5 million worldwide since its theatrical launch on December 20, 2024, bringing the sequence’ complete earnings as much as $1.06 billion since Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and its 2020 predecessor raked in $405 million and $320 million respectively.

This main milestone has cemented Sonic the Hedgehog as some of the worthwhile online game film variations in Hollywood historical past, alongside the likes of The Tremendous Mario Bros. Film, Pokemon, and the Resident Evil movies.

As a result of success of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Paramount Footage is engaged on a fourth movie, with the studio aiming for a Spring 2027 launch.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 follows the titular hero (voiced by Ben Schwartz) as he, Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey) and his human confederate Tom Wachowski (James Marsden) try to cease Shadow the Hedgehog (Keanu Reeves) from destroying the world.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which additionally stars Krysten Ritter and Idris Elba – additionally sees the return of Jim Carrey’s baddie Dr. Ivo Robotnik.

Even after the 62-year-old actor beforehand vowed to retire from Hollywood, director Jeff Fowler at all times knew Carrey would return for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as a result of film’s “enjoyable idea.”

The filmmaker defined to Selection: “In my coronary heart of hearts, I felt like if we supplied Jim a enjoyable idea and if we dangled simply the correct carrot, he’d come again. He loves entertaining younger audiences.”

Carrey revealed when selling Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in 2022 that he was “pretty critical” about his plans to retire from appearing, however admitted that he returned for the current flick as he wanted some money after blowing via his financial savings.

The Masks star defined: “I got here again to this universe as a result of, to begin with, I get to play a genius, which is a little bit of a stretch. And, , it’s simply … I purchased quite a lot of stuff and I want the cash, frankly.”