The next chapter in the Sonic the Hedgehog saga is on the horizon! Paramount Pictures has officially slated Sonic the Hedgehog 4 for a March 19, 2027 release, as reported by Variety. This announcement comes two years after the release of the highly successful Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
The anticipation is palpable, especially considering Sonic the Hedgehog 3's impressive box office performance. The film raked in a remarkable $218 million domestically and over $420 million worldwide, solidifying its place as the highest-grossing Sonic film to date, surpassing the first film's $148 million. This success is even more noteworthy given the initial controversy surrounding the character's original design.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 also achieved the distinction of being the second highest-grossing video game movie in North America, trailing only the animated Super Mario Bros. Movie, continuing the iconic rivalry between Nintendo and Sega 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 follow Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) as he battles his arch-nemesis, Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey). Each installment introduces new characters from the game, including Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) and Knuckles (Idris Elba), with Sonic 3 finally bringing in Shadow the Hedgehog (Keanu Reeves).
While Sonic 3 hinted at another character joining the franchise, we'll keep that a surprise. For more details, including a guide to new characters and our review of Sonic 3, check out our dedicated articles.
