The next chapter in the Sonic the Hedgehog saga is speeding toward 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's impressive box office performance, raking in over $420 million globally ($218 million domestically), solidifies its place as the highest-grossing film in the franchise, surpassing the already successful first installment. This achievement is particularly noteworthy considering the initial controversy surrounding the character's design, which underwent significant post-production alterations.
Furthermore, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 holds the distinction of being the second highest-grossing video game movie in North America, trailing only the animated Super Mario Bros. Movie. The cinematic rivalry between Nintendo and Sega continues!
The live-action Sonic franchise continues to expand, now encompassing three feature films and a Knuckles-centric spin-off streaming series. The films, based on the beloved Sega game series, follow Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) as he confronts his arch-nemesis, Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey). Each film introduces more characters from the Sonic universe, including Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) and Knuckles (Idris Elba), with Sonic 3 marking the debut of Shadow the Hedgehog (Keanu Reeves).
While Sonic 3 hinted at the next character joining the franchise, we'll keep that a surprise. For those eager to learn more, our character guide and Sonic 3 review offer further insights.
