Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Release Date Announced

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 massive success of Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 raked in an impressive $218 million domestically and over $420 million worldwide, solidifying its place as the highest-grossing Sonic film to date, surpassing the already-successful first film's $148 million. This triumph is particularly noteworthy considering the initial controversy surrounding the character's original design.

Furthermore, Sonic 3 achieved the remarkable feat of becoming 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, boasting three feature films and a Knuckles-centric spin-off streaming series. The films, based on the beloved Sega games, follow Sonic (Ben Schwartz) as he confronts 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 bringing Shadow the Hedgehog (Keanu Reeves) into the mix.

While Sonic 3 hinted at another character joining the franchise, we'll keep that a secret for now. For those eager to learn more, a detailed character guide awaits (reader discretion advised!). Don't forget to check out our Sonic 3 review as well.