New Sonic Game Unveiled, Release Date Set

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, as reported by Variety. While details remain scarce beyond the release date, anticipation is high following the phenomenal success of Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 raked in an impressive $218 million domestically and over $420 million globally, solidifying its place as the highest-grossing film in the franchise. This achievement is particularly noteworthy considering the initial design controversy surrounding the first film.

Furthermore, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 holds the title of the second highest-grossing video game movie in North America, trailing only the Super Mario Bros. Movie, continuing the cinematic rivalry between Nintendo and Sega.

The live-action Sonic universe continues to expand, boasting three feature films and a Knuckles-centric spin-off series. The films, based on the beloved Sega games, follow Sonic (Ben Schwartz) as he battles his arch-nemesis, Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey). Each installment has introduced 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 surprise. Check out our character guide and review of Sonic 3 for more details.