Yes sonic 2 had already made the headlines since its international launch on March 30, it was still missing its biggest market, the United States, where this sequel was only released on Friday April 8. The result of this first weekend across the Atlantic? 71 million dollars, a launch well above the 58 million dollars of the first film, which had ended its run with 146 million dollars in the United States, a local record for a film based on a video game. The film sonic 2 thus registers the best launch for a video game adaptation in the United States; in addition to offering Jim Carrey the best start of his career (ahead of the 68 million dollars of Almighty Bruce in 2003).
“Sonic 2’s record-breaking opening is a victory for Paramount and for the industry in general. The makers have done a stellar job crafting a movie that both serves the legions of Sonic fans and a larger, family-friendly audience. Growing a franchise is no small feat and having a +22% open compared to the first film is a remarkable achievement.“, commented Chris Aronson of Paramount. The film sonic 2 seems to have all the more chances of surpassing its predecessor if it benefits from a better health context and a high recommendation rate from the public. While Sega’s hedgehog could be considered a nostalgic mascot, more than 30% of the audience were children, according to Deadline statistics.
sonic 2 is the second video game adaptation to spark in cinemas this year after Uncharted, which ended the week with a box office of $383 million, including $143 million in the United States. Across the Atlantic, the film with Tom Holland will soon have exceeded Detective Pikachu and will only be preceded by sonicwhich itself is likely to be beaten by sonic 2. Let us recall in passing that Paramount Pictures has already confirmed the production of a film sonic 3.
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