Mark your calendars, Sonic fans! The beloved blue blur is speeding back to the big screen with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 set to premiere on March 19, 2027. According to Variety, Paramount has confirmed this exciting release date, giving us just two years to wait before we see Sonic in action once more. While details are scarce beyond the date, the anticipation is already building.
The decision to greenlight a fourth installment seems like a no-brainer following the incredible success of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which raked in an impressive $218 million domestically and over $420 million worldwide. This makes it the highest-grossing film in the Sonic franchise, surpassing the first movie's healthy earnings of $148 million. It's a remarkable achievement, especially considering the initial controversy over Sonic's design, which was later significantly altered in post-production.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 also holds the distinction of being the second highest-grossing video game movie of all time in North America, trailing only behind the animated Super Mario Bros. Movie. This success continues to fuel the iconic rivalry between Nintendo and Sega, now playing out on the big screen.
The live-action Sonic franchise has grown significantly over the years, now encompassing three feature films and a Knuckles streaming TV show spinoff. Based on the beloved Sega video game series, the films follow Sonic, voiced by Ben Schwartz, as he battles his nemesis, Dr. Robotnik, portrayed by Jim Carrey. Each new film has introduced more characters from the Sonic universe, including Tails (voiced by Colleen O'Shaughnessey) and Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba), with the latest film finally bringing Shadow the Hedgehog, voiced by Keanu Reeves, into the fold.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has already teased the next character to join the franchise, but we won't spoil that surprise here. For those eager to learn more, you can check out our new characters guide at your own risk. And don't forget to read our Sonic 3 review for a deeper dive into the latest cinematic adventure of the speedy hedgehog.
