Sonic the Hedgehog 2(2022).Photo: Paramount Pictures
It’s official!Sonic the Hedgehog 2has zoomed past the firstSonicmovie to become the highest grossing video game movie ever in North America.
In atweeton Tuesday,Ben Schwartz, the voice behind the blue hero, confirmed the achievement. “#SonicMovie2 has officially passed the domestic box office total of the first #Sonic film, officially making the sequel the highest domestic grossing movie based on a video game of all time,” he tweeted.
According toIGN, the firstSonicmovie was the previous record holder with $146 million grossed since its release in 2020, while the sequel has now amassed $147 million (and counting).
As for the movie’s international success, the mark of $300 million is just around the corner asDeadlinereports the sequel making $287.8 million so far Though an impressive amount,IGNsays the film falls short of 2016’sWarcraft, which made $439 million worldwide.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2also starsJames Marsden,Jim Carrey,Idris Elba, Tika Sumpter and Natasha Rothwell.
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Earlier this month, Schwartz reacted to the box office news on Twitter,writing in all caps, “A lot [of] people are seeing our movie! The #SonicMovie2 team is so excited, texting each other & nerding out.”
The comedian continued, “We are so grateful. The response online has been unbelievable. It feels amazing to be associated with something that brings so much joy. Thank you.”
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Director Jeff Fowler alsotweeted, “WOW!!!! The response to #SonicMovie2 has been EXTRAORDINARY, THANK YOU for the incredible support this weekend… we LOVE making these movies and none of it would be possible with YOU!!!!!!!!!!”
source: people.com
