Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Lands Another Impressive Box Office Milestone Despite VOD Release

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has landed another impressive box office milestone despite the video game movie’s VOD release as its theatrical run continues. The newest entry in the film series has managed to become the highest-grossing movie in the franchise, earning $446.4 million against a $122 million budget as of writing. Sonic the Hedgehog 3‘s positive reviews have contributed to this continued success, praising Keanu Reeves’ inclusion as Shadow the Hedgehog, alongside the film’s willingness to embrace the games. It was released on VOD and digital on January 21, 2025, but remains playing in theaters worldwide.

Now, The Numbers has confirmed through their Top 2024 Movies at the International Box Office list that Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has made its way into the Top 20, despite its recent VOD release. The movie is currently Number 19 among the highest-grossing films internationally in 2024, earning a collective $220.4 million at the international box office. The highest-ranked country for this is the United Kingdom, where it’s earned $28.9 million as of writing.

What Sonic The Hedgehog 3’s International Success Says About The Movie

The Blue Blur Continues To Break Box Office Records

The video game movie began its box office run breaking records, becoming the second-highest weekend debut for a PG-rated December film of all time. Alongside becoming the highest-grossing film of its franchise, it has also become the third highest-grossing video game adaptation of all time as of writing. However, that ranking, alongside its current placement internationally, could increase as its theatrical run continues. Sonic the Hedgehog 3‘s cast and game-accurate story has no doubt helped its long-term success, reflected in its continued record-breaking theatrical run.

But the franchise isn’t done winning yet, with the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 4 already announced for March 19, 2027. The film’s development was revealed before the third installment was released, showcasing Paramount’s faith in the franchise, which has since paid off tremendously. Since the movie hasn’t been out in some international territories for as long as its domestic run, it will likely continue to climb the ranks of top 2024 movies as global territories continue keeping it in theaters.

Our Take On Sonic The Hedgehog 3’s International Box Office

Global Success Will Likely Help It Break Another Record


An edited image of Shadow next to Sonic and Shadow on the poster for Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
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With Sonic the Hedgehog 3 approaching $450 million at the global box office, its success in international territories will likely be crucial to it crossing that milestone. While it’s unclear if the movie could reach the coveted $500 million mark, its slow but steady box office increase over the last month means it very well could achieve such a milestone before it’s out of theaters. With its success still radiating despite its digital release, the franchise seemingly has a bright future ahead of it worldwide.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has earned $225.9 million domestically as of writing.

Source: The Numbers

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