Last week, Paramount debutedSonic the Hedgehog 3alongside DisneysMufasa: The Lion King, and came out victorious.
topped the domestic box office in its debut, grossing about twice as much as the far more expensiveMufasa.
The movie made around $60 million stateside in its first weekend, and performed well throughout the week.
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Chances are thatSonic the Hedgehog 3out-paces both its predecessors.
By comparison, the firstSonicholds a 64% score, whileSonic 2holds a 69% score.
This bodes well for its future during the holidays, which are typically known to generate large multiples.
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.
The movie iseying over $55 million over the extended five-day Christmas weekend.
The trump card once again, however, isJim Carrey.
you could watchSonic the Hedgehog 3in theaters, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
