Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie beats its predecessor, accelerates to $331.6 million at the box office

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 beat the original film when it scored $331.64 million at the global box office. That makes it the most successful video game adaptation of all time.

It’s a good result for the film, which opens on April 8 in the US and on March 31 outside the US. That’s good news for Sega, which owns the Sonic game franchise and co-produces the film with Paramount Pictures. The film previously hit $319.71 million after hitting theaters in 2020.

Based on the global blockbuster video game franchise from SEGA, Sonic the Hedgehog The series tells the story of the world’s fastest hedgehog as it embraces its new home on Earth.

The film was also a resounding success around the world, debuting at number one in 47 markets, including the UK, France, Australia and other countries, as well as grossing well in Mexico and Brazil.

The film’s U.S. box office gross totaled $162.74 million, surpassing the previous film’s $148.97 million, breaking the previous record for the highest-grossing video game-based film adaptation. All-time high. It also grossed $168.9 million internationally and has reached $331.64 million worldwide, surpassing its predecessor.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will arrive in Japan on August 19. Directed by Jeff Fowler, the film’s cast includes James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter and Natasha Rothwell.

Since the release of the first Sonic the Hedgehog game in 1991, the Sonic series has grown in popularity worldwide, with SEGA producing 1.38 billion units of the series to date. In addition to games, SEGA is developing a variety of initiatives globally, including film, animation, music, and merchandising. The next movie is slated for 2023 or later.