Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is slated for a March 2027 theatrical release.
Paramount Pictures has officially set the release date for the next Sonic film as March 19, 2027, according to Variety. This gives fans a two-year wait before the blue blur returns to the big screen. No further plot details or casting announcements have been made beyond the release date.
This sequel is hardly surprising, given the phenomenal success of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The film raked in $218 million domestically and over $420 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film in the Sonic franchise, surpassing the impressive $148 million earned by the first film. This success is particularly noteworthy considering the initial controversy surrounding the original Sonic design, which underwent significant alterations during post-production.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 also holds the distinction of being the second highest-grossing video game movie in North America, trailing only the animated Super Mario Bros. Movie. The rivalry between Nintendo and Sega continues, this time on the silver screen.
The live-action Sonic franchise has steadily expanded, now encompassing three feature films and a Knuckles-centric spin-off streaming series.Based on the popular Sega video game franchise, the films follow Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) as he confronts his nemesis, Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey). Each installment has introduced more characters from the Sonic universe, including Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) and Knuckles (Idris Elba), with the latest film finally introducing Shadow the Hedgehog (Keanu Reeves).
While Sonic 3 revealed the next character to join the franchise, we'll keep that a secret for now. For those brave enough to know more, check out our new characters guide. You can also read our review of Sonic 3 here.
