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JamesG · 02-18-2020, 03:18 AM

Sonic the Hedgehog Races to Record Video Game Opening
by Brad Brevet
Feb. 16, 2020

Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog exploded onto screens this Presidents' Day weekend, delivering the largest opening weekend ever for a video game adaptation to go along with an estimated $68 million, four-day holiday debut.

Meanwhile Sony's Fantasy Island and Universal's The Photograph are neck-and-neck in a race for third and Searchlight's Downhill finished just inside the top ten.

With an estimated $57 million three-day performance, Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog topped last May's Pokemon Detective Pikachu to become the largest three-day opening ever for a video game adaptation.

The film, based on the iconic SEGA video game, is expected to finish around $68 million for the four-day holiday frame, which would be the fourth largest Presidents' Day opening ever, with some anticipating the film will top $70 million by the time the long, holiday weekend is over.

Sonic not only performed well this weekend, it was a hit with audiences, earning an "A" CinemaScore.

Internationally, the film launched in 40 markets this weekend bringing in $43 million for an estimated $100 million global haul.

WB's Birds of Prey slipped to second, dipping -48% in its second weekend, bringing in an estimated $17.1 million over the three-day and expected to deliver $19.6 million for the four-day holiday frame, pushing the film's domestic total to $61.7 million.

Internationally, the film generated an estimated $23 million from 78 overseas markets.

In third and fourth we find a close race between a pair of the weekend's other newcomers with Sony's Fantasy Island currently holding the edge, debuting with an estimated $12.4 million over the three-day and expected to finish around $14 million for the holiday frame.

The film received a "C-" CinemaScore from opening day crowds, which would appear generous if you compare it to the 9% critical rating on RottenTomatoes.

Internationally, Fantasy Island launched with an estimated $7.6 million in 35 markets with.

Right behind Fantasy Island is Universal's romance The Photograph, which played much better with critics and audiences, receiving a "B+" CinemaScore and 82% audience rating on RottenTomatoes.

As for its performance, the film debuted with an estimated $12.27 million over the three-day and is expected to finish with $13.4 million for the four-day holiday.

Rounding out the top five is Sony's Bad Boys for Life, which dipped just -6% this weekend, bringing in an estimated $11.3 million over the three-day and is expected to finish with $12.8 million for the holiday frame as its cume now tops $182 million domestically.

Internationally, the film added another $11.1 million, pushing the overseas total to $187 million for a global cume that now stands at $368 million.

Elsewhere, Neon's Parasite is coming off its huge wins at the Oscars last weekend and expanded into over 2,000 locations this weekend from which it saw an impressive bump, bringing in an estimated $5.5 million over the three-day and is expected to finish with $6.65 million for the four-day holiday frame.

The performance pushes the film's domestic gross over $44 million, currently standing as the fifth largest foreign language release ever domestically by a slim margin, soon to top Instructions Not Included ($44.46m).

Rounding out the top ten is Searchlight's Downhill, which managed to outperform expectations with an estimated $4.6 million three-day and a four-day expected to top $5 million.

However, a weak critical response and a "D" CinemaScore doesn't bode well for the film's future prospects.

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Tubehead · 02-19-2020, 10:26 AM

im going to see it today, i;ll let you know how it is!!

Tubehead · 02-19-2020, 09:29 PM

I really enjoyed it! if your fan of sonic the game franchise i higly roecmmend it!! i also recommend staying for the ending!!

JamesG · 02-24-2020, 12:36 PM

Sonic the Hedgehog Holds on to #1, Call of the Wild Overperforms into Second
by Brad Brevet
Feb. 23, 2020

Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog managed to hold off 20th Century's The Call of the Wild for a second weekend at #1, topping $106 million after just ten days in release and already ranking as the fourth largest video game adaptation domestically of all-time.

STX's release Brahms: The Boy II currently holds a narrow lead for a fourth place finish while truTV's release of Impractical Jokers: The Movie managed to land just outside the top ten despite playing in just 357 locations.

Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog dipped a little more than we anticipated, but still managed to hold on to the #1 spot at the weekend box office over its sophomore frame.

The film fell -55% compared to its strong debut last weekend and delivered an estimated $26.3 million over the three-day, pushing the film's domestic cume over $106 million after just ten days in release. The film now sits just behind The Angry Birds Movie ($107.5m) as the fourth largest video game adaptation domestically of all-time.

Internationally, Sonic added another $38.3 million, pushing the international cume to $96.5 million for a global tally topping $203 million.

Finishing in second place is Disney's release of 20th Century's The Call of the Wild. The adaptation of the classic Jack London adventure novel cost a reported $135 million and the film managed an estimated $24.8 million three-day debut.

The performance, while ahead of pre-weekend expectations, still leaves a lot of room to run for the picture with a price-tag that high and an overtly American story that may not be able to generate a large following outside the country. Those that turned out stateside seemed to have enjoyed it as it earned an "A-" CinemaScore from opening day crowds and a 90% audience score on RottenTomatoes.

Internationally, the film launched in 40 markets with an estimated $15.4 million for a $40.2 million global launch.

WB's Birds of Prey finished in third with an estimated $7 million as the film's domestic cume now tops $72 million as it enters its third week in release.

The film also added another $10 million internationally this weekend from 78 markets, pushing its international cume over $101 million for a global tally that currently stands at $173.7 million.

Narrowly edging out Bad Boys for Life for fourth is STXfilms and Lakeshore Entertainment's horror sequel Brahms: The Boy II with an estimated $5.9 million. The film received a "C-" CinemaScore from opening day audiences while receiving a 40% audience score at RottenTomatoes.

Internationally, the film launched in 23 markets with an estimated $2.22 million for a global launch just over $8 million.

Rounding out the top five is Sony's Bad Boys for Life with an estimated $5.86 million, pushing its domestic cume to $191 million as it will soon become the first release of 2020 to top $200 million domestically.

Internationally the film added another $8.1 million, including a $1.1 million debut in Italy, pushing the overseas cume to $200 million for a worldwide tally reaching $390 million.

Just outside the top ten is the film extension of the truTV series "Impractical Jokers", the aptly titled Impractical Jokers: The Movie, which finished with an estimated $2.6 million from 357 locations ($7,308 PTA). The film will continue to expand into more cities and theaters next weekend.

In limited release, Lionsgate's release of Pantelion Films’s Las Pildoras De Mi Novio took in an estimated $1.4 million on 350 screens this weekend earning $4,071 per screen. The film received an "A-" CinemaScore.

Focus's domestic debut of Emma. brought in an estimated $230,000 from five locations ($11,626 PTA) while continuing to play internationally where it added four new markets and brought in an estimated $2.4 million for an overseas cume that now stands at $8.4 million.

The UK still leads the way overseas with a cume that now totals an estimated $6 million.

Additionally, Oscilloscope debuted the 2020 edition of CatVideoFest in 30 locations with an estimated $220,150 ($7,338 PTA) with an expectation to add another 80 locations next weekend.

Amazon Studios also debuted Seberg starring Kristen Stewart in three locations in New York and Los Angeles with an estimated $60,487 ($20,162 PTA) and will see the film expand into over 300 locations nationwide next weekend.

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February 21-23, 2020: Weekend Studio Estimates

1. Sonic the Hedgehog $26,300,000 / $106,601,671
2. The Call of the Wild $24,820,000
3. Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn $7,005,000 / $72,529,015
4. Brahms: The Boy II $5,900,000
5. Bad Boys for Life $5,860,000 / $191,175,645
6. 1917 $4,400,000 / $151,987,469
7. Fantasy Island $4,185,000 / $20,172,070
8. Parasite $3,121,000 / $48,942,493
9. Jumanji: The Next Level $3,000,000 / $310,964,423
10. The Photograph $2,800,000 / $17,644,640

02-18-2020, 03:18 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,127	"Sonic the Hedgehog" Makes #1 for 2nd Weekend Sonic the Hedgehog Races to Record Video Game Opening by Brad Brevet Feb. 16, 2020 Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog exploded onto screens this Presidents' Day weekend, delivering the largest opening weekend ever for a video game adaptation to go along with an estimated $68 million, four-day holiday debut. Meanwhile Sony's Fantasy Island and Universal's The Photograph are neck-and-neck in a race for third and Searchlight's Downhill finished just inside the top ten. With an estimated $57 million three-day performance, Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog topped last May's Pokemon Detective Pikachu to become the largest three-day opening ever for a video game adaptation. The film, based on the iconic SEGA video game, is expected to finish around $68 million for the four-day holiday frame, which would be the fourth largest Presidents' Day opening ever, with some anticipating the film will top $70 million by the time the long, holiday weekend is over. Sonic not only performed well this weekend, it was a hit with audiences, earning an "A" CinemaScore. Internationally, the film launched in 40 markets this weekend bringing in $43 million for an estimated $100 million global haul. WB's Birds of Prey slipped to second, dipping -48% in its second weekend, bringing in an estimated $17.1 million over the three-day and expected to deliver $19.6 million for the four-day holiday frame, pushing the film's domestic total to $61.7 million. Internationally, the film generated an estimated $23 million from 78 overseas markets. In third and fourth we find a close race between a pair of the weekend's other newcomers with Sony's Fantasy Island currently holding the edge, debuting with an estimated $12.4 million over the three-day and expected to finish around $14 million for the holiday frame. The film received a "C-" CinemaScore from opening day crowds, which would appear generous if you compare it to the 9% critical rating on RottenTomatoes. Internationally, Fantasy Island launched with an estimated $7.6 million in 35 markets with. Right behind Fantasy Island is Universal's romance The Photograph, which played much better with critics and audiences, receiving a "B+" CinemaScore and 82% audience rating on RottenTomatoes. As for its performance, the film debuted with an estimated $12.27 million over the three-day and is expected to finish with $13.4 million for the four-day holiday. Rounding out the top five is Sony's Bad Boys for Life, which dipped just -6% this weekend, bringing in an estimated $11.3 million over the three-day and is expected to finish with $12.8 million for the holiday frame as its cume now tops $182 million domestically. Internationally, the film added another $11.1 million, pushing the overseas total to $187 million for a global cume that now stands at $368 million. Elsewhere, Neon's Parasite is coming off its huge wins at the Oscars last weekend and expanded into over 2,000 locations this weekend from which it saw an impressive bump, bringing in an estimated $5.5 million over the three-day and is expected to finish with $6.65 million for the four-day holiday frame. The performance pushes the film's domestic gross over $44 million, currently standing as the fifth largest foreign language release ever domestically by a slim margin, soon to top Instructions Not Included ($44.46m). Rounding out the top ten is Searchlight's Downhill, which managed to outperform expectations with an estimated $4.6 million three-day and a four-day expected to top $5 million. However, a weak critical response and a "D" CinemaScore doesn't bode well for the film's future prospects. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/articl...?ref_=bo_ne_nl
	Last edited by JamesG; 02-24-2020 at 12:38 PM.

02-19-2020, 10:26 AM	#2
Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	im going to see it today, i;ll let you know how it is!!

02-19-2020, 09:29 PM	#3
Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	I really enjoyed it! if your fan of sonic the game franchise i higly roecmmend it!! i also recommend staying for the ending!!

02-24-2020, 12:36 PM	#4
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,127	Sonic the Hedgehog Holds on to #1, Call of the Wild Overperforms into Second by Brad Brevet Feb. 23, 2020 Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog managed to hold off 20th Century's The Call of the Wild for a second weekend at #1, topping $106 million after just ten days in release and already ranking as the fourth largest video game adaptation domestically of all-time. STX's release Brahms: The Boy II currently holds a narrow lead for a fourth place finish while truTV's release of Impractical Jokers: The Movie managed to land just outside the top ten despite playing in just 357 locations. Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog dipped a little more than we anticipated, but still managed to hold on to the #1 spot at the weekend box office over its sophomore frame. The film fell -55% compared to its strong debut last weekend and delivered an estimated $26.3 million over the three-day, pushing the film's domestic cume over $106 million after just ten days in release. The film now sits just behind The Angry Birds Movie ($107.5m) as the fourth largest video game adaptation domestically of all-time. Internationally, Sonic added another $38.3 million, pushing the international cume to $96.5 million for a global tally topping $203 million. Finishing in second place is Disney's release of 20th Century's The Call of the Wild. The adaptation of the classic Jack London adventure novel cost a reported $135 million and the film managed an estimated $24.8 million three-day debut. The performance, while ahead of pre-weekend expectations, still leaves a lot of room to run for the picture with a price-tag that high and an overtly American story that may not be able to generate a large following outside the country. Those that turned out stateside seemed to have enjoyed it as it earned an "A-" CinemaScore from opening day crowds and a 90% audience score on RottenTomatoes. Internationally, the film launched in 40 markets with an estimated $15.4 million for a $40.2 million global launch. WB's Birds of Prey finished in third with an estimated $7 million as the film's domestic cume now tops $72 million as it enters its third week in release. The film also added another $10 million internationally this weekend from 78 markets, pushing its international cume over $101 million for a global tally that currently stands at $173.7 million. Narrowly edging out Bad Boys for Life for fourth is STXfilms and Lakeshore Entertainment's horror sequel Brahms: The Boy II with an estimated $5.9 million. The film received a "C-" CinemaScore from opening day audiences while receiving a 40% audience score at RottenTomatoes. Internationally, the film launched in 23 markets with an estimated $2.22 million for a global launch just over $8 million. Rounding out the top five is Sony's Bad Boys for Life with an estimated $5.86 million, pushing its domestic cume to $191 million as it will soon become the first release of 2020 to top $200 million domestically. Internationally the film added another $8.1 million, including a $1.1 million debut in Italy, pushing the overseas cume to $200 million for a worldwide tally reaching $390 million. Just outside the top ten is the film extension of the truTV series "Impractical Jokers", the aptly titled Impractical Jokers: The Movie, which finished with an estimated $2.6 million from 357 locations ($7,308 PTA). The film will continue to expand into more cities and theaters next weekend. In limited release, Lionsgate's release of Pantelion Films’s Las Pildoras De Mi Novio took in an estimated $1.4 million on 350 screens this weekend earning $4,071 per screen. The film received an "A-" CinemaScore. Focus's domestic debut of Emma. brought in an estimated $230,000 from five locations ($11,626 PTA) while continuing to play internationally where it added four new markets and brought in an estimated $2.4 million for an overseas cume that now stands at $8.4 million. The UK still leads the way overseas with a cume that now totals an estimated $6 million. Additionally, Oscilloscope debuted the 2020 edition of CatVideoFest in 30 locations with an estimated $220,150 ($7,338 PTA) with an expectation to add another 80 locations next weekend. Amazon Studios also debuted Seberg starring Kristen Stewart in three locations in New York and Los Angeles with an estimated $60,487 ($20,162 PTA) and will see the film expand into over 300 locations nationwide next weekend. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/articl...?ref_=bo_ne_nl February 21-23, 2020: Weekend Studio Estimates 1. Sonic the Hedgehog $26,300,000 / $106,601,671 2. The Call of the Wild $24,820,000 3. Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn $7,005,000 / $72,529,015 4. Brahms: The Boy II $5,900,000 5. Bad Boys for Life $5,860,000 / $191,175,645 6. 1917 $4,400,000 / $151,987,469 7. Fantasy Island $4,185,000 / $20,172,070 8. Parasite $3,121,000 / $48,942,493 9. Jumanji: The Next Level $3,000,000 / $310,964,423 10. The Photograph $2,800,000 / $17,644,640