Sonic Film Franchise Spin Dash Its Way To The $1 Billion Milestone At Global Box Office

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By December 2024, enthusiasts of Sonic the Hedgehog and audiences worldwide have flocked to cinemas everywhere, enjoying another high-energy episode in the live-action movie series featuring Sonic the Hedgehog, specifically Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (also known as Sonic 3). In this installment, Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles (the Team Sonic trio) engage in fierce battles with Dr. Robotnik and his new weapon, Shadow the Hedgehog. Excitingly, a fourth film in the series is set to premiere in Spring 2027.

Following the release of the third movie in the Sonic film franchise, the series reached a significant cinematic landmark that only Team Sonic could attain. This remarkable achievement was officially recognized on social media, signaling an extraordinary “Year of Shadow” as Paramount and Sega prepare for Sonic 4.

Hooray! The Sonic the Hedgehog movie series is cruising past a billion dollars at worldwide box offices! A big thank you to the finest fans out there 🧡🍄💚🦔🌷

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

On January 5th, 2025, the official Sonic Movie social media platforms like Twitter shared exciting news: The success of Sonic 3 propelled the franchise over the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office. To celebrate this milestone, a snazzy Sonic-themed graphic was posted along with a heartfelt message to fans saying, “Yippee! The Sonic the Hedgehog film series has soared past $1 billion at the global box office! A big thank you to the world’s greatest fans.

Wow, it’s me, your friendly gamer here! Just got some exciting news to share about our favorite blue hedgehog, Sonic! According to reports from Deadline and Paramount Pictures themselves, Sonic 3 has smashed the box office with an impressive $187 million in the US alone. Globally, it’s raked in a staggering $336.3 million! In its debut week, Sonic 3 even managed to earn an astounding $211.5 million worldwide. Now, if you combine the earnings of the first two Sonic films, they’ve collectively grossed a massive $725.2 million globally. That’s some serious speed, folks! It helped Sonic reach the billion-dollar box office milestone faster than ever before! So, let’s celebrate and keep our fingers crossed for more exciting adventures with Sonic!

The spin-off series based on Knuckles from Sonic 3 saw a massive surge in popularity upon its debut on Paramount+, becoming the top show in the Kids & Family category. According to reports, over 11 million hours of this spin-off were streamed worldwide during its first month on Paramount+.

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2025-01-06 19:43