Paramount Pictures has announced a March 19, 2027 release date for the next installment in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. This news comes from Variety, giving fans a two-year wait until the blue blur returns to the big screen. Currently, no plot details or casting information beyond the release date have been revealed.
The announcement follows the remarkable success of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which raked in $218 million domestically and over $420 million worldwide. This makes it the highest-grossing film in the Sonic franchise, surpassing the initial film's impressive $148 million. This achievement is particularly noteworthy considering the initial controversy surrounding the character's design in the first film.
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 cinematic rivalry between Nintendo and Sega continues!
The live-action Sonic universe is expanding, now encompassing three feature films and a Knuckles-centric spin-off streaming series. The films, based on the popular Sega games, follow Sonic (Ben Schwartz) as he confronts his arch-nemesis, Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey). Each film has introduced more iconic characters, including Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) and Knuckles (Idris Elba), with Sonic 3 finally introducing Shadow the Hedgehog (Keanu Reeves).
While Sonic 3 hinted at the next character joining the franchise, we'll avoid spoilers here. For a detailed look at new characters and a review of Sonic 3, check out our dedicated guides.
