Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Release Date Announced

Mark your calendars, Sonic fans! The next installment in the high-speed saga, Sonic the Hedgehog 4, is set to dash into theaters on March 19, 2027. Paramount has officially announced the release date, giving us a two-year countdown until we see our favorite blue blur back on the big screen. While details remain under wraps, the anticipation is already building.

This decision comes on the heels of the tremendous success of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which raked in an impressive $218 million at the domestic box office and over $420 million worldwide. This makes it the highest-grossing film in the Sonic franchise, surpassing the first film's solid performance of $148 million. It's a remarkable achievement, especially considering the initial controversy over Sonic's design, which was later revamped in post-production to the delight of fans and critics alike.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 also holds the title of the second highest-grossing video game movie of all time in North America, trailing only behind the animated Super Mario Bros. Movie. This continues the storied rivalry between Nintendo and Sega, now playing out on the cinematic stage.

The live-action Sonic franchise has been on a thrilling journey, expanding from three feature films to include the Knuckles streaming TV show spinoff. Rooted in the beloved Sega video game series, the films chronicle Sonic's adventures (voiced by Ben Schwartz) as he battles his arch-nemesis, Dr. Robotnik (played by Jim Carrey). With each new film, more iconic characters from the Sonic universe are introduced, including Tails (voiced by Colleen O'Shaughnessey) and Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba). The latest film thrilled fans by bringing Shadow the Hedgehog to life, voiced by Keanu Reeves.

Sonic 3 has teased the introduction of another exciting character to the franchise, but we'll keep that a surprise for now. For those eager to learn more, check out our new characters guide. And don't forget to read our Sonic 3 review to get all the details on this blockbuster hit.