Sonic the Hedgehog franchise races past $1 billion in global box office, cementing its status as a major Hollywood player with plans for more high-speed sequels.
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The Sonic film series has now collectively grossed $1 billion worldwide, proving the video game icon's big-screen appeal even after initial backlash over the CGI character's design.
Director Jeff Fowler has teased 'several more sequels' in the works, with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 already greenlit for a 2027 premiere, as the franchise looks to expand its roster of beloved characters from the games.
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Jim Carrey, Paramount, Disney, The Hollywood Reporter, ComicBook.com, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Sonic the Hedgehog 4, Mufasa: The Lion King, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog