The highly successful Sonic the Hedgehog franchise is continuing with a fourth installment set to hit theaters on March 19, 2027. Paramount wasted no time in greenlighting the sequel following the massive success of Sonic 3. While details about the plot and cast are scarce, the post-credits scene of Sonic 3 strongly suggests the introduction of Amy Rose and the Metal Sonics, along with the return of Shadow the Hedgehog. The film's release date places it in competition with other major studio releases, including potential DC Comics and Monsterverse projects.
Another Sonic the Hedgehog movie is speeding towards theaters. Following the massive success of the franchise's third installment, Paramount is wasted no time in greenlighting Sonic the Hedgehog 4. Deadline reports that the film will premiere on March 19, 2027. The announcement comes as no surprise; the animation/live-action hybrid series has been a consistent box-office performer, with last year's Sonic 3 becoming the highest-grossing entry in the franchise.
Two years out, the 2027 release calendar is still quite fluid, making it difficult to predict Sonic's competition. Universal has an untitled film scheduled for March 19; two weeks earlier, Warner Bros. has March 5 earmarked for a DC Comics film, while the following week, March 26, is designated for one of Legendary's Monsterverse films, the first since 2024's Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. After that, the release calendar remains relatively empty until Marvel kicks off the summer blockbuster season with Avengers: Secret Wars.What do we know about 'Sonic the Hedgehog 4'? Currently, all we know is that Paramount is actively developing the film. However, much like the first two films in the series, Sonic 3 teases the appearances of new characters from the Sonic universe who will likely take center stage in the fourth installment. A post-credits scene shows Sonic facing off against a number of his own robotic doppelgangers, the Metal Sonics introduced in 1993's Sonic CD game. He is rescued by another prominent character, the pink-hued hedgehog Amy Rose. It's highly plausible that both Amy Rose and the Metal Sonics will feature prominently in the fourth film, as will the anti-heroic Shadow the Hedgehog (voiced by Keanu Reeves), who is shown to have survived the film's explosive finale. The fate of Sonic's longtime adversary Dr. Ivo Robotnik (Jim Carrey) remains uncertain, as both he and Sonic seemingly perished in Sonic 3. Jeff Fowler, who directed the previous three films in the franchise, has yet to confirm his return for a fourth outing. Similarly, it remains unclear whether the film's live-action and voice cast will reprise their roles, including Ben Schwartz (Sonic), Colleen O'Shaughnessy (Tails), Idris Elba (Knuckles), and James Marsden (Tom Wachowski).This announcement arrives at a period of significant transition for Paramount, as the venerable studio is currently undergoing an acquisition by Skydance Media. Despite its ownership of numerous valuable properties, including Top Gun, Star Trek, Mission: Impossible, and Transformers, the media giant has recently struggled to adapt to the evolving entertainment landscape. The Sonic films have undoubtedly contributed to bolstering its financial performance in recent years. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is slated for release in theaters on March 19, 2027. You can catch Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in theaters now. Stay tuned to Collider for further updates
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