Sonic the Hedgehog set a record for the best opening of the weekend by a video game movie, which has invested nearly $ 57 million in domestic box office revenues last year Detector Pikachu at $ 54.3 million.
SonicThe $ 57 million figure is a total of three days, each A Hollywood reporter. Over the four-day weekend, THR is setting up a $ 68 million Home Blur fundraiser. Sonic
The stats provide a surprisingly happy ending for Paramount; at all times Detector Pikachu he was the last prime minister, Sonic's fans have been openly open against the CGI's original character. Not only did the action make the main character more familiar and more appealing, the delay set the film for the weekend of President's Day, which is tied to Friday's Valentine's Day. Sonic the Hedgehog and It was originally scheduled for a more competitive launch in November 2019 – two weeks before Disney Frozen 2, setting the all-time record for high-quality animated filmmaking.
In addition, SonicThe four-day estimate gives Paramount its best opening weekend since Occupation: Impossible – Fall from the summer of 2018. Shimmer: The Dark End it was the largest startup for 2019, attracting just $ 29 million.
According to the critics, Sonic the Hedgehog it's just short Detector Pikachu, depending on the two main combinations. Rotten tomatoes reach 69% to 63% Pikachu, and Metacritic has 53 to 46, Pikachu. However, Sonic the Hedgehog is now the third video game film to get 50% better on Rotten Tomatoes, following the successful performance of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in the 2018 & # 39; s Extermination.
For one thing, things don't look much better Birds of prey. After a $ 33 billion deduction last weekend, Rhero's estimated net worth was $ 17 million this weekend (and an estimated $ 19 million over a four-day weekend). That is a 50 percent drop, which is very straightforward for a holiday weekend.