HOLLYWOOD – In a close Box Office battle, “Sonic the Hedgehog” pulled ahead of “The Call of the Wild” on North American charts this week.

“Sonic” became an unexpected box office hit over the Presidents’ Day holiday weekend. In its second week of release, the movie crossed the $100 million mark in North America and has surpassed $200 million globally.

Though Harrison Ford’s “Call of the Wild” beat projections, it carries a massive $125 million price tag, so the PG film will need support from ticket buyers across the globe to break even.

Warner Bros.’ comic-book flick “Birds of Prey” landed in third place.

“Parasite” continues to draw crowds after its historic Oscar best picture win. “Bad Boys for Life” nabbed the No. 5 slot.

Overall, box office ticket sales are up 5.9% from last year, according to Comscore. Over the coming weeks, Universal’s horror thriller “The Invisible Man” and Disney-Pixar’s family film “Onward” are expected to generate notable business.

Story Date: March 1, 2020