Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has officially become one of Keanu Reeves‘ highest-grossing movies of all time. Reeves made his Sonic franchise debut as the voice actor behind Shadow the Hedgehog in this threequel, following the character’s tease in a Sonic the Hedgehog 2 post-credits scene. Starring alongside Reeves is a talented cast that includes Idris Elba, Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, James Marsden, and Colleen O’Shaughnessey. Furthermore, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 was officially announced at the end of last year and is set to be released in March 2027.
According to The Numbers, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has now set a new record for Reeves. This film is now his fourth highest-grossing movie, with a remarkable worldwide gross of $462.5 million, surpassing John Wick: Chapter 4’s $440.3 million gross. The SEGA adaptation is now positioned behind only Toy Story 4, The Matrix Reloaded, and The Matrix in Reeves’ extensive career. Notably, John Wick is Reeves’ second-biggest franchise, following The Matrix. Therefore, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 outpacing all the John Wick films marks a significant achievement in his filmography.
This CGI-animated hybrid film even has the potential to overtake the original The Matrix in terms of box office gross, as a mere $4 million separates the two films. If it succeeds, it will join the ranks of Reeves’ top three worldwide box office grosses. Additionally, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 currently holds the distinction of being Reeves’ third-highest-grossing film domestically.
The impressive success of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is not only a personal milestone for Reeves but also good news for the franchise’s future. The film’s box office success enhances the prospects for returning actors like Reeves for Sonic the Hedgehog 4, as enthusiasm for the franchise grows. The animated characters have been central to the Sonic movies and have received increased screen time compared to their live-action counterparts, making the continuation of actors like Reeves essential.
Reflecting on Reeves’ top films, it becomes evident how vital his voice acting has been to his career. While he remains most recognized for his roles in The Matrix and John Wick series, his popularity is on the rise through voice acting roles. Not only does he lend his voice to films like Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and the top-grossing Toy Story 4, but he also plays roles in notable video games like Cyberpunk 2077. A recent voice cameo in Severance season 2 adds to his expanding portfolio. Therefore, Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s record-breaking success serves as excellent publicity for his voice-acting career.
