The next chapter in the Sonic the Hedgehog saga is speeding towards theaters! Paramount Pictures has officially slated Sonic the Hedgehog 4 for a March 19, 2027 release, according to Variety. While details remain scarce beyond the release date, anticipation is high following the phenomenal success of Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 raced past expectations, earning a remarkable $218 million domestically and over $420 million globally. This makes it the highest-grossing Sonic film to date, significantly surpassing the first film's $148 million. This achievement is even more impressive considering the initial controversy surrounding the character's design.
Further solidifying its place in cinematic history, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 also secured the title of the second highest-grossing video game movie in North America, trailing only the animated Super Mario Bros. Movie. The rivalry between Nintendo and Sega continues, this time on the silver screen.
The live-action Sonic franchise continues to expand, boasting three feature films and a Knuckles-centric spin-off streaming series. The films, based on the beloved Sega game franchise, follow Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) as he battles his arch-nemesis, Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey). Each installment introduces more iconic characters, including Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) and Knuckles (Idris Elba), with Sonic 3 finally introducing Shadow the Hedgehog (Keanu Reeves).
While Sonic 3 hinted at another character joining the franchise, we'll keep that a surprise. For those eager to learn more, our character guide and Sonic 3 review are available for your reading pleasure.
