Knuckles devient la série la plus regardée de Paramount+!
Sonic spinoff series, Knuckles, on Paramount+ breaks records
Knuckles, the Sonic spinoff series, has proven to be a massive success on the Paramount+ streaming service, setting new records during its premiere weekend.
Record-breaking performance
The series Knuckles has become the most-watched Paramount+ original series globally, with over 4 million hours streamed during its premiere weekend. Additionally, Knuckles has also become the most-watched kids-and-family title on Paramount+.
Impact on Sonic universe
The success of Knuckles has had a significant impact on other Sonic the Hedgehog titles available on the service, with viewership surging by more than 278% globally compared to the daily average.
Knuckles series overview
Knuckles is a six-episode event series set in the “Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog” from Paramount Pictures and SEGA of America. The series follows the adventures of Knuckles, played by Idris Elba, as he mentors Wade, played by Adam Pally, in the ways of the Echidna warrior. Situated between the films Sonic The Hedgehog and Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Knuckles promises a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery.
Star-studded cast
Alongside Idris Elba and Adam Pally, the series features a talented ensemble cast that includes Stockard Channing, Edi Patterson, Scott Mescudi, Ellie Taylor, Julian Barratt, Rory McCann, Cary Elwes, Christopher Lloyd, Paul Scheer, Rob Huebel, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, and Colleen O’Shaughnessey.
Key creative team
The series boasts the return of the key creative team from the previous films, with directors Jeff Fowler, Ged Wright, Brandon Trost, Jorma Taccone, and Carol Banker at the helm. Writers John Whittington, Toby Ascher, Brian Schacter, and James Madejski also contribute to the series’ success.
Global success and upcoming releases
The combined box office success of Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a testament to the franchise’s popularity. Sonic The Hedgehog 2 stands out as one of the top-performing kids-and-family films on Paramount+ and one of the most re-watched films on the service. Furthermore, Sonic The Hedgehog 3 is set to be released in theaters on December 20th, 2024.
International distribution
In addition to streaming on Paramount+ in various countries, Knuckles will also be available on SkyShowtime in select regions. The global distribution of the series is managed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
Source : cosmicbook.news
