Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is speeding toward a major box office milestone, closing in on the worldwide total of Venom: The Last Dance. Despite facing a theatrical slowdown due to its digital release, the Keanu Reeves and Jim Carrey-led blockbuster is still making waves globally. Could it overtake Venom 3 and secure a spot as one of 2024’s top earners? Let’s dive in!
Venom 3’s Box Office Struggles
Sony’s Venom: The Last Dance—the third installment of the Tom Hardy-led franchise—managed to outperform other films in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (RIP, Kraven the Hunter and Madame Web). However, it still became the lowest-grossing Venom film to date, with:
• $139.75 million in the U.S.
• $478.83 million worldwide
Even so, Venom 3 landed as the 10th highest-grossing film of 2024—for now.
Sonic 3 Gaining Ground Despite Theatrical Decline
Meanwhile, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 continues its impressive global run, even as it loses theaters due to its digital availability. Over the weekend, it pulled in:
• $1.8 million in its 8th weekend at the U.S. box office
• A 46% drop from last weekend
• A massive loss of 604 theaters, now playing in just over 2,061 locations
Despite the decline, Sonic 3 has built a strong $233.1 million domestic total, with projections pointing to a final U.S. run between $237 million and $242 million.
Sonic vs. Venom: The Final Showdown
With its $238.9 million international total, Sonic 3 has now hit $472 million worldwide, putting it less than $7 million away from surpassing Venom: The Last Dance. If it does, it will officially become the 10th highest-grossing film of 2024, knocking Venom 3 out of its spot.
Final Box Office Projections
Industry analysts predict Sonic 3 will end its run between $490 million and $510 million worldwide, making it a major success against its $122 million budget. Meanwhile, Venom 3 is streaming on Netflix, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is now available on digital platforms as PVOD.
Will Sonic dash past Venom’s final total? Stay tuned for the final numbers!
