As of today, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” has raked in over $330 million globally, pushing the franchise’s total earnings to $1 billion (the previous films earned $725 million together).
The “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie series revolves around the character from Sega video games and its mascot—all directed by Jeff Fowler and featuring stars like Jim Carrey (Dr. Robotnik), Ben Schwartz (voice of Sonic), Idris Elba (Knuckles), and Keanu Reeves (Sonic Shadow).
The third film, which debuted in December, currently holds an “A” CinemaScore and 96% audience approval on Rotten Tomatoes. At its premiere, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” topped the U.S. box office and marked the franchise’s best debut internationally, reaching the first $100 million faster than its predecessors.
Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise Box Office
| Film | Domestic Gross | International Gross | Worldwide Gross |
| “Sonic the Hedgehog” | $148 million | $172 million | $320 million |
| “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” | $190 million | $215 million | $405 million |
| “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” | $187.5 million | $148.8 million | $336.5 million |
The third film is still playing in theaters, while “Sonic the Hedgehog 4” is already in development and slated for release in 2027.
A reminder that the site ITC.ua rated “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” at 7 out of 10 points:
“Overall, the journey with Sonic and company is breezy, effortless, and zippy. Totally predictable without any sharp twists, but you feel comfy enough to take a break from the everyday grind. Even though the local adventures might fade from memory moments after leaving the cinema, a good 100-plus minutes of solid escapist fun is guaranteed“, — from the review on ITC.ua.
Source: Collider
Spelling error report
The following text will be sent to our editors: