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Idris Elba Movies
Idris Elba has appeared in 4 franchise films across Alien, Fast & Furious and Sonic the Hedgehog, most often as Knuckles (voice). The first was Prometheus (2012) and the latest is Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024).
- Films
- 4
- First
- 2012
- Best known as
- Knuckles (voice)
Idris Elba: Known For
Idris Elba in Alien Movies
Alien cast| Year | Film | Role | Worldwide box office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Prometheus | Janek | $403 million |
See every film in the Alien series.
Idris Elba in Fast & Furious Movies
Fast and Furious cast| Year | Film | Role | Worldwide box office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw | Brixton | $761 million |
| 2019 | Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw | Song: Even If I Die (Hobbs & Shaw) (Hybrid Remix) | $761 million |
See every film in the Fast & Furious series.
Idris Elba in Sonic the Hedgehog Movies
Sonic cast| Year | Film | Role | Worldwide box office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Knuckles (voice) | $405 million |
| 2024 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Knuckles (voice) | $492 million |
Characters: Knuckles (voice). See every film in the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
Often On Screen With Idris Elba
Facts
- Franchises on Cinvibe
- Alien, Fast & Furious, Sonic the Hedgehog
- Films acted in
- 4
- Songs in these films
- 1
- Best known role here
- Knuckles (voice) (2 films)
- First franchise film
- Prometheus (2012)
- Latest franchise film
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)
- Worldwide box office of these films
- $2.06 billion
FAQs
How many Alien movies is Idris Elba in?
Idris Elba appears in 1 Alien film: Prometheus (2012).
Who does Idris Elba play in Alien?
Idris Elba plays Janek in the Alien films, first in Prometheus (2012).
How many Fast and Furious movies is Idris Elba in?
Idris Elba appears in 1 Fast & Furious film: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019).
Who does Idris Elba play in Fast and Furious?
Idris Elba plays Brixton in the Fast & Furious films, first in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019).
What is the highest grossing Fast and Furious movie with Idris Elba?
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) is the highest grossing, with $761 million worldwide.
How much have Idris Elba's movies made at the box office?
The 4 franchise films Idris Elba worked on have taken $2.06 billion worldwide combined, led by Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019).
Credits from TMDB (Idris Elba on TMDB). Box office from Box Office Mojo and The Numbers via each film page. Every actor, director and composer.