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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is gradually spreading its wings across the world, and it was recently released in China. China is one of the largest markets, contributing a generous amount to a film’s collection, which can alter the global collections. The film has achieved the $200 million milestone in the United States and is headed towards the $400 million mark worldwide. Scroll below to learn about its debut performance at the Chinese box office.
Sonic 3 crossed the $200 million mark at the domestic box office, becoming the second-only video game adaptation to achieve this feat. It has an estimated budget of $122 million and has already collected around 3.2 times the cost, as per The Numbers. The latest installment added Keanu Reeves in the villainous role of Shadow the Hedgehog, which might also have something to do with the film’s success. His fans are undoubtedly enjoying him in a different shade.
Based on Luiz Fernando’s data analysis, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 did not have a very flashy welcome at the box office in China. According to the report, it debuted out of the top 3 in the mainland. However, the film opened with a franchise record of $1.8 million during its three-day opening weekend, which is higher than the OG film. The first film collected $1 million in China, while the second installment was not released there.
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