Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Becomes North America's 2nd Highest-Grossing Movie

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the second highest-grossing video game movie of all time in North America. With over $204 million at the domestic box office after its fourth weekend, the film has outpaced Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and is now only behind the record-holding Super Mario Bros. Movie, which grossed an astonishing $574.9 million domestically. Directed by Paramount, Sonic 3 has also accumulated over $384.8 million globally and will see a sequel as plans for Sonic 4 have already been announced. Other successful video game adaptations like Uncharted and the first Sonic film continue to highlight the growing popularity of video game movies.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has grossed over $204 million domestically and approximately $384.8 million globally, making it a significant box office success.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 marks the continuation of the beloved franchise that has transitioned from video games to films successfully. The Sonic franchise, created by Sega, first gained popularity in the early 1990s with its fast-paced platform gameplay and iconic character. The film adaptations have notably expanded its fanbase and established a new avenue for storytelling in the gaming universe, drawing in both fans of the original games and new audiences alike.