Mark your calendars, Sonic fans! The blue blur is speeding back to theaters with Sonic the Hedgehog 4, slated for release on March 19, 2027. Paramount has officially set the date, giving us a two-year anticipation window before we can witness Sonic's next cinematic adventure. While details beyond the release date remain under wraps, the excitement is palpable.
The decision to greenlight a fourth film comes on the heels of Sonic the Hedgehog 3's remarkable box office success, which raked in $218 million domestically and over $420 million worldwide. This installment has not only become the highest-grossing film in the Sonic franchise but also stands as the second highest-grossing video game movie in North America, just behind the animated Super Mario Bros. Movie. The ongoing rivalry between Nintendo and Sega continues to captivate audiences on the big screen.
The live-action Sonic franchise has been on an upward trajectory, now encompassing three feature films and a streaming spinoff series featuring Knuckles. Rooted in the iconic Sega video game series, these films chronicle Sonic's (voiced by Ben Schwartz) ongoing battles against his arch-nemesis, Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey). With each new film, the Sonic universe expands, introducing beloved characters like Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey), Knuckles (Idris Elba), and the latest addition, Shadow the Hedgehog (Keanu Reeves).
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has teased the introduction of yet another character to the franchise, but we'll keep that a surprise. For those eager to learn more, you can check out our new characters guide. And don't forget to read our Sonic 3 review for a deeper dive into the latest film.
