Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has achieved a remarkable milestone, positioning itself among the top films in the video game adaptation category.
The film has crossed the impressive $200 million mark in domestic box office revenue, becoming only the second video game film to do so, following the highly successful The Super Mario Bros.
Movie.
Box Office Success
Currently, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 boasts a domestic total of $204.5 million and an additional $180 million from international audiences, bringing its worldwide earnings to an impressive $385 million.
In contrast, The Super Mario Bros.
Movie reached staggering heights, earning $575 million in the U.S. alone and a total of $1.36 billion internationally.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 stands out as no other video game adaptation has reached the $200 million mark in domestic box office earnings.
The closest competitor was Sonic the Hedgehog 2, which took in $191 million last year.
Overall Box Office Performance
When it comes to overall box office performance, The Super Mario Bros.
Movie remains king, dominating the genre with its monumental $1.36 billion in global revenue.
Just behind it is Pokémon Detective Pikachu, which earned $450 million worldwide—a figure that falls well short of Mario’s reign.
Looking ahead, fans can expect an exciting lineup of video game adaptations on the horizon, with several films set to release in 2025.
Among them are A Minecraft Movie on April 4, Until Dawn on April 25, Mortal Kombat 2 on October 24, and Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 on December 5.
The Future of Sonic
For the Sonic franchise, this latest installment has propelled its total box office earnings past the $1 billion mark across all three films.
Not resting on their laurels, the franchise is gearing up for a fourth film, slated to hit theaters in 2027.
The future looks bright for Sonic and his adventures, as the franchise continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
Source: GameSpot