The pre-Christmas frame at the domestic box office is delivering the drama, although of an unexpected kind.

The movie, which is directed by the Oscar-winningBarry Jenkins,generated around $35 million in its debut.

At number five, Angels StudiosHomesteaddebuted with just over $6 million.

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The movies second weekend drop was softer thanJoker 2, but worse thanThe MarvelsandMadame Web.

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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.

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