SONIC THE HEDGOG continues to score in the top 5 weekend box office slots, proving that families crave wholesome and funny movies that children will love.
SONIC released in the U.S. on February 14, 2020, to the tune of $60 million, a rarity for a family-friendly movie on Valentine’s Day. SONIC continues to bring in millions of dollars in tickets sales to date, three weeks since its release. At the time of this reporting, the movie has made more than $265 million.
Comparatively speaking, SONIC’s numbers won’t dazzle anyone who’s seen the revenue from THE LION KING (2019) or FROZEN 2. However, it’s encouraging that Paramount, SONIC’s distributor, is scoring with a family-friendly flick.
According to Movieguide®’s review:
SONIC actress Tika Sumpter affirmed that families could enjoy the movie in an interview with Movieguide®.
“This [movie] is something that my daughter can go watch, [and] she has watched. She’s only 3 and she literally sat still the entire time,” Sumpter said. “That’s how much action- and jam-packed adventure is in it for all ages.”
SONIC also stars an actor whom Christian viewers might recognize- Neal McDonough (PROJECT BLUE BOOK).
McDonough and his wife came to the 27th Annual Movieguide® Awards and talked about how McDonough’s faith in God has always kept him on the straight and narrow in Hollywood.
“Everyone has ups and downs no matter what it is,” said the actor. “But, if you have an unwavering faith in God and then family, it makes life a whole lot more enjoyable.”
Another reason for SONIC’s box office success could be the fandom and the nostalgia of video gamers. SONIC’s star James Marsden admitted on GMA that his love for Sonic stemmed from the video games in his youth.
For our video review of SONIC, see below.
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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.
What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.
You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.
Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.
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