WhileSonic the Hedgehog 3did claim the top spot by a wide margin during its first weekend in theaters, it still opened with less of a total than its predecessor,Sonic the Hedgehog 2, which left many to wonder if it would reach the same heights during its theatrical run. AsSonic 3prepares to enter its third full weekend in theaters, it’s still unclear if the film will surpass itsIdris Elba-introducing prequel, but it did recently break new ground by reaching another box office milestone. After a strong New Year’s Day that sawSonic the Hedgehog 3earn $8.9 million, the film hassurpassed $160 million at the domestic box office, which pairs well with $74 million from international earnings for a worldwide haul of $234 million.
Sonic 3has already passed the domestic box office total ofthe original film, which grossed $146 million during its full theatrical run, but it stands roughly $30 million behind the sequel, which closed its doors in theaters after earning a hefty $190 million. The firstSonicalso cobbled together $156 million from international earnings, which put its worldwide box office total at just over $300 million, while the sequel earned a whopping $214 million from foreign markets to help its global cumulative haul reach $405 million, a $100 million bump from the previous film. IfSonic the Hedgehog 3wants to continue the same trend and out-earn its predecessor by $100 million,it still has around $270 million to goto reach the $500 million mark, more than double its global haul of $234 million.
Who Stars in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’?
In addition to the aforementioned Idris Elba, who returned in the threequel to reprise his role as Knuckles,Sonic the Hedgehog 3also introduced Shadow the Hedgehog, who is voiced byThe MatrixandJohn WickveteranKeanu Reeves.Sonic 3also returned bothBen SchwartzandColleen O’Shaughnessyas the blue speedster Sonic and Tails the Fox, respectively, while also bringing backJames Marsdento play Tom andTika Sumpterto play Maddie.Jim Carreyalso returned for what will likely be his finalSonicouting to play both Gerald and Ivo Robotnik, andLee Majdoubalso reprised his role as his compatriot, Agent Stone.Krysten Ritteralso joined theSonicfold as Director Rockwell.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3is still playing in theaters everywhere. Stay tuned to Collider for morebox office updates on the filmand find tickets below for a showtime near you.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the sequel to the 2022 comedy-adventure movie that featured the Blue Blur and his companions on an adventure to stop Dr. Robotnik from taking over the world. The new film sees the new antagonist Shadow the Hedgehog, arriving to cause trouble for the newly formed trio of heroes, Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, as they adjust to their earthly lives.
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