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, the announcement comes on the heels of Sonic the Hedgehog 3's impressive box office performance.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 raked in a remarkable $218 million domestically and over $420 million globally, solidifying its place as the highest-grossing Sonic film to date. This success, especially considering the initial design controversy surrounding the first film, makes a sequel a logical next step.

In fact, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 achieved the impressive feat of becoming 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 continues to expand, boasting three feature films and a Knuckles-centric spin-off series. The films follow Sonic (Ben Schwartz) as he confronts his arch-nemesis, Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey). Each installment introduces more beloved 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 brave enough to uncover the mystery, our new character guide awaits. Don't forget to check out our Sonic 3 review as well!