Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is slated for a March 2027 theatrical release. Paramount Pictures has officially set the date for March 19th, 2027, according to Variety, giving fans a two-year wait to see the blue blur return to the big screen. Currently, no further plot details have been revealed.
This sequel comes as no surprise, 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 Sonic film to date. This is particularly impressive considering the initial controversy surrounding the character's original 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, continuing the cinematic rivalry between Nintendo and Sega.
The live-action Sonic franchise has steadily expanded, encompassing three feature films and a Knuckles-centric spin-off TV series. Based on the popular Sega video game series, the films follow Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) as he battles his nemesis, Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey). Each installment introduces 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 joining the franchise, we'll keep that a secret for now. For those eager to learn more, our new character guide awaits (reader discretion advised!). You can also find our Sonic 3 review here.