PARAMOUNT PICTURES ANNOUNCES SONIC THE HEDGEHOG FILM FRANCHISE ZOOMS PAST $1 BILLION IN WORLDWIDE BOX OFFICE GROSS
Paramount Pictures (PARA) announced its Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise has surpassed $1B in total box office receipts worldwide. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has earned over $312M globally, with $187M domestically and $100M+ internationally. The first two films earned a combined $725.2M globally and generated $181M in home entertainment revenue.
The third installment received an 'A' CinemaScore and holds an 86% Rotten Tomatoes critics' score, tying for the best-reviewed video game adaptation. The spinoff series 'Knuckles' became Paramount+'s #1 Kids & Family series with 11M global streaming hours in its first 28 days. The franchise's success has led to development of a fourth installment.
The latest film features returning cast including Jim Carrey, and introduces Shadow as a new antagonist. The movie's international opening performed 83% better than its predecessor on a like-for-like basis.
Paramount Pictures (PARA) ha annunciato che la sua franchise cinematografica di Sonic the Hedgehog ha superato 1 miliardo di dollari in incassi totali nel box office mondiale. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 ha guadagnato oltre 312 milioni di dollari a livello globale, con 187 milioni di dollari nel mercato domestico e oltre 100 milioni di dollari a livello internazionale. I primi due film hanno incassato complessivamente 725,2 milioni di dollari a livello globale e generato 181 milioni di dollari in entrate per l'intrattenimento casalingo.
Il terzo capitolo ha ricevuto un 'A' nella CinemaScore e ha un punteggio dell'86% su Rotten Tomatoes dei critici, diventando così l'adattamento di un videogioco meglio recensito. La serie spin-off 'Knuckles' è diventata la serie per bambini e famiglie numero 1 di Paramount+ con 11 milioni di ore di streaming globale nei primi 28 giorni. Il successo della franchise ha portato allo sviluppo di un quarto capitolo.
Il film più recente vede il ritorno del cast, tra cui Jim Carrey, e introduce Shadow come un nuovo antagonista. L'apertura internazionale del film ha registrato un aumento dell'83% rispetto al suo predecessore, su base comparativa.
Paramount Pictures (PARA) anunció que su franquicia de películas de Sonic the Hedgehog ha superado los 1.000 millones de dólares en ingresos totales de taquilla a nivel mundial. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 ha ganado más de 312 millones de dólares a nivel global, con 187 millones de dólares en el mercado nacional y más de 100 millones de dólares internacionalmente. Las dos primeras películas han recaudado un total combinado de 725,2 millones de dólares en todo el mundo y generado 181 millones de dólares en ingresos por entretenimiento en casa.
La tercera entrega recibió una 'A' en CinemaScore y tiene un puntaje del 86% en Rotten Tomatoes por parte de los críticos, empatando como la adaptación de videojuego mejor reseñada. La serie derivada 'Knuckles' se convirtió en la serie número 1 de Niños y Familia en Paramount+ con 11 millones de horas de streaming global en sus primeros 28 días. El éxito de la franquicia ha llevado al desarrollo de una cuarta entrega.
La última película presenta un elenco que regresa, incluyendo a Jim Carrey, e introduce a Shadow como un nuevo antagonista. La apertura internacional de la película tuvo un rendimiento un 83% mejor que su predecesora en una comparación similar.
파라마운트 픽쳐스 (PARA)는 소닉 더 헤지호그 영화 프랜차이즈가 전 세계 총 박스오피스 수익 10억 달러를 초과했다고 발표했습니다. 소닉 더 헤지호그 3는 전 세계적으로 3억 1,200만 달러를 벌어들였으며, 그 중 1억 8,700만 달러는 국내에서, 1억 달러 이상은 국제 시장에서입니다. 첫 두 편의 영화는 전 세계적으로 총 7억 2천 520만 달러를 벌어들였고, 홈 엔터테인먼트 수익으로 1억 8,100만 달러를 생성했습니다.
세 번째 편은 'A' 등급의 시네마스코어를 받았으며, 86%의 로튼토마토 비평가 점수를 보유하고 있어 비디오 게임 원작으로서는 최고의 평가를 받았습니다. 스핀오프 시리즈 '너클스'는 첫 28일 동안 1,100만 시간의 전 세계 스트리밍을 기록하며 Paramount+의 #1 아동 및 가족 시리즈가 되었습니다. 이 프랜차이즈의 성공은 네 번째 편의 개발로 이어졌습니다.
최근 영화에는 짐 캐리가 돌아오며, 새로운 적대자인 섀도우가 등장합니다. 이 영화의 국제 개봉 성적은 이전 작품보다 83% 더 좋았습니다.
Paramount Pictures (PARA) a annoncé que sa franchise cinématographique Sonic the Hedgehog a dépassé 1 milliard de dollars de recettes totales au box-office mondial. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 a généré plus de 312 millions de dollars à l'échelle mondiale, dont 187 millions de dollars sur le marché domestique et plus de 100 millions de dollars à l'international. Les deux premiers films ont rapporté au total 725,2 millions de dollars dans le monde et ont généré 181 millions de dollars de revenus pour l'entertainment à domicile.
Le troisième volet a reçu un 'A' au CinemaScore et détient un score de 86% par les critiques sur Rotten Tomatoes, égalant ainsi l'adaptation de jeu vidéo la mieux notée. La série dérivée 'Knuckles' est devenue la série pour enfants et familles numéro 1 sur Paramount+ avec 11 millions d'heures de streaming mondial en 28 jours. Le succès de la franchise a conduit au développement d'un quatrième volet.
Le dernier film voit le retour du casting, dont Jim Carrey, et introduit Shadow en tant que nouvel antagoniste. L'ouverture internationale du film a performé 83% mieux que son prédécesseur sur une base comparable.
Paramount Pictures (PARA) hat bekannt gegeben, dass ihre Sonic the Hedgehog Filmreihe die Marke von 1 Milliarde Dollar an weltweiten Box-Office-Einnahmen überschritten hat. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 hat weltweit über 312 Millionen Dollar eingenommen, darunter 187 Millionen Dollar im Inland und über 100 Millionen Dollar international. Die ersten beiden Filme haben zusammen weltweit 725,2 Millionen Dollar eingenommen und 181 Millionen Dollar an Heimunterhaltungserlösen generiert.
Der dritte Teil erhielt eine 'A' CinemaScore und hat eine Bewertung von 86% auf Rotten Tomatoes von den Kritikern, was ihn zur besten bewerteten Videospieladaption macht. Die Spin-off-Serie 'Knuckles' wurde zur Nummer 1 der Kinder- und Familienserien auf Paramount+ mit 11 Millionen globalen Streamingstunden in den ersten 28 Tagen. Der Erfolg der Franchise hat zur Entwicklung eines vierten Teils geführt.
Der neueste Film zeigt die Rückkehr des Casts, einschließlich Jim Carrey, und führt Shadow als neuen Antagonisten ein. Der internationale Start des Films war 83% besser als der seines Vorgängers auf vergleichbarer Basis.
- Franchise surpassed $1B in total box office receipts
- Sonic 3 earned $312M globally, with strong domestic ($187M) and international ($100M+) performance
- Previous films generated $725.2M box office and $181M home entertainment revenue
- Strong critical reception with 86% Rotten Tomatoes score
- Knuckles spinoff series success on Paramount+
- Fourth installment in development indicating franchise sustainability
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The Sonic franchise hitting
The franchise's success is particularly noteworthy given the historically challenging video game adaptation market. The 86% Rotten Tomatoes score, tied for best-reviewed video game film, suggests strong quality that typically correlates with extended box office legs. For PARA, this represents a valuable IP with proven theatrical viability and streaming potential, evidenced by Knuckles' streaming success on Paramount+.
The accelerated international box office pace reaching
The multi-platform success of the Sonic franchise demonstrates PARA's effective IP monetization strategy. Beyond theatrical success, the franchise's expansion into streaming with Knuckles becoming Paramount+'s #1 Kids & Family series showcases successful cross-platform synergy. This dual-revenue model combining theatrical and streaming helps maximize IP value while building subscriber engagement.
The greenlight of a fourth installment indicates strong franchise sustainability, important for PARA's content portfolio. The series maintains production continuity with consistent creative teams, which historically correlates with franchise longevity. The combination of critical acclaim and commercial success positions Sonic as a tentpole franchise, potentially offsetting risks in other areas of PARA's content strategy.
The third film in the series, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, recently surpassed
Released in February 2020 and April 2022, respectively, Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 earned a combined
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 released theatrically last month to an "A" CinemaScore and boasts a franchise-best Certified Fresh
The latest film in the series features the return of the original cast, including Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik. The film stars Carrey, Ben Schwartz, Krysten Ritter, Lee Majdoub, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Alyla Browne, James Wolk with James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba and Keanu Reeves. It is directed by Jeff Fowler, who has directed all three films in the series, with a screenplay by Pat Casey & Josh Miller and John Whittington, story by Pat Casey & Josh Miller, and produced by Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, Toru Nakahara, and Hitoshi Okuno.
In the film, Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
Recently, the studio announced that development is underway for a fourth installment of the Sonic the Hedgehog film series.
Said Moritz and Ascher, "We are so overjoyed with the amazing response to the Sonic the Hedgehog films from audiences and fans around the world and are proud to be part of the incredible, world-class filmmaking team that has come together to build this franchise. We make these movies for the fans; and their passion, support and love for these characters is what drives us every day to continue creating the fast, funny, and action-packed stories that make up the ever-expanding Sonic Universe."
Said Paramount Pictures President & CEO Brian Robbins, "The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has become an unstoppable cultural force with limitless potential. Congratulations to our partners at SEGA, our filmmaking team, including Neal, Toby, and Jeff, who have revolutionized the heights that Sonic can reach, and the legions of loyal and devoted fans who have helped guide us every step of the way. As each chapter of Sonic's adventures continues to raise the bar, we're incredibly proud and excited to continue delivering stories and characters that resonate with audiences around the world."
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