A critically acclaimed animated sequel is gaining renewed success on streaming platforms. As a popular children’s franchise based on a beloved SEGA game series, much like its supersonic protagonist, this franchise hit has sped up the Nielsen charts. With an outstanding 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s no surprise that the superpowered blue hero has remained a favorite among viewers.

Recent streaming figures highlighted the appeal of family-friendly programming across platforms like Disney+, Netflix, Paramount+, and Peacock. With incredible rewatch value, this highly acclaimed franchise has grossed over $1 billion at the box office and stands as one of the most successful video game movie adaptations ever made.

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Is A Hit On Streaming

It’s Ranked Number Six Across All Platforms

Just like the anthropomorphic blue hedgehog whose franchise bears his name, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has raced through the top ten streaming charts and ranks number six across all platforms, according to the latest Nielsen figures. As a film that came to theaters in 2022, it’s impressive that Sonic’s sophomore outing has remained as popular as ever.

With impressive action sequences, fast-paced visuals, and great voice work from Ben Schwartz as Sonic and Idris Elba as Knuckles, Sonic 2 kept up the momentum of the first film with another great outing. James Marsden and Jim Carrey also returned as Sheriff Tom Wachowski and the villainous mad scientist Dr. Ivo Robotnik, respectively.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is currently available on Netflix and Paramount+, where it has collectively been streamed for a whopping 3.732 billion minutes worldwide. Other family-friendly films have found even more success, with Moana 2 reigning supreme at number one, followed by Despicable Me 4 at two, Moana at four, and The Wild Robot at five.

Our Take On Sonic The Hedgehog 2

A Solid Sequel

The first Sonic the Hedgehog was an exciting SEGA adaptation that proved, along with the recent Super Mario Bros. Movie, that it was possible to make video game adaptations that maintained the spirit of the original. With Carrey as the ideal choice to play Dr. Robotnik, it was exciting to see him reprise his role in a rare sequel.

The recent release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in 2024 likely played a large part in this recent success. With plenty of viewers wishing to catch up on the franchise, Sonic has revealed itself as a major franchise. As a series whose action and humor appeal to adults and kids alike, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has sped past the compeтιтion.