Knuckles TV Show Hits #1 In New Bestseller Ranking, Topping LOTR, James Bond & Dune

Summary Knuckles surpasses established franchises like The Lord of the Rings and James Bond on Amazon, becoming the top-selling Action and Adventure Blu-ray Disc.

The show's success can be attributed to the show's fresh take on an established franchise, family appeal, and hype for Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Knuckles' high pre-order sales depsite being a Paramount+ streaming show suggest a growing popularity for the Sonic franchise and potentially similar success for future releases.

Knuckles hits Number 1 on a new bestseller ranking on Amazon, surpassing The Lord of the Rings, James Bond, and Dune in the process. The new TV series in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise follows the red Echidna after the events of the second live-action film, training police officer Wade Whipple to be a warrior for his upcoming bowling tournament. The movie features a road trip between the two characters as they encounter a variety of dangers, including a new villain called the Buyer trying to steal Knuckles' power.

The series appears to be a success already, with a new listing on Amazon revealing a pre-order for Blu-ray Steelbook edition of the Knuckles TV spinoff is Number 1 in Action and Adventure Blu-ray Discs. This puts the Echidna's physical release ahead of the 4K Ultra HD release of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the James Bond collection of 24 movies, and Dune's 4K Ultra HD release. Its placement is made all the more impressive because the whole show is already on Paramount+, making its listing as of writing a great feat for the franchise.

Why Knuckles Is Already So Popular

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Knuckles takes place after the end of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, revealing the next adventure in the franchise that serves as an appetizer for the upcoming third installment. The show includes a variety of references to the Sonic game franchise, while also using over-the-top humor to develop its story and characters. The show also has a family appeal, as its TV-PG rating is reflected in both the comedic violence and the serious themes of perseverance layered throughout.

One key reason sales for the Blu-ray might be so high is because of how relatively new the show is compared to the other franchises listed. While The Lord of the Rings and James Bond are established series, the red Echidna's show is much newer, offering audiences a fresh spin on the video game franchise. It also helps the series is aimed at a family audience, something that makes its appeal broader than the other top sellers. This is further reflected in the show being based on a popular video game franchise, which no doubt helped bolster its sales.

Hype for the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 may have also contributed to its success, with the new movie introducing the popular Shadow the Hedgehog (Keanu Reeves) to the story. Since Knuckles fills the gap between the franchise's big film releases, those without Paramount+ may also want to see how the series unfolds. However, it's success is an anomaly, given the whole show can be viewed on the streaming platform.

Perhaps the sales listing for Knuckles is a sign the Sonic franchise has grown enough in popularity to compete with long-established series. The success of the streaming show's physical release could continue to be reflected when Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is released following its theatrical debut. While it's surprising to see the show so high up on Amazon's rankings, it shows how the budding franchise could become a strong competitor for other films as it expands.

All episodes of Knuckles are now streaming on Paramount+.

Source: Amazon