Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Now the Second Highest-Grossing Video Game Movie of All Time in North America Behind Only… You Guessed It: Super Mario Bros.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 zooms past another box office milestone, securing its place as the second highest-grossing video game movie adaptation in North American history. With Keanu Reeves joining the cast as Shadow the Hedgehog, the film has raked in over $204 million domestically after its fourth weekend, adding $11 million from 3,582 locations. Globally, the film boasts an impressive $384.8 million.

This success surpasses its predecessor, Sonic 2, in the domestic market. However, it still trails significantly behind the reigning champion, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which achieved a phenomenal $574,934,330 domestically and a staggering $1,359,146,628 globally—figures that may remain unmatched for years to come, though the upcoming Minecraft movie and Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel might pose a challenge.

Despite the considerable gap, the team behind Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has every reason to celebrate. The film is a resounding success for Paramount, prompting the announcement of Sonic 4.

For context on other top-performing video game movie adaptations, 2022's Uncharted sits in fourth place with $148,648,820 domestically, followed by the original Sonic movie in fifth at $146,066,470.