Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Launch Date Revealed

Mark your calendars, Sonic fans! The beloved blue blur is set to sprint back into theaters with "Sonic the Hedgehog 4" on March 19, 2027. According to Variety, Paramount has locked in this date, giving us just two years to wait before we see Sonic in action once more. While details on the plot and new characters remain under wraps, the anticipation is already building.

The decision to greenlight another installment comes as no surprise following the smashing success of "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," which raked in an impressive $218 million at the domestic box office and soared past $420 million worldwide. This latest entry not only became the highest-grossing film in the Sonic franchise but also surpassed the first movie's solid earnings of $148 million. It's a testament to the franchise's resilience, especially considering the initial controversy over Sonic's design, which was significantly altered in post-production.

"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" also secured its place as the second highest-grossing video game movie 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 silver screen.

The live-action Sonic franchise has expanded impressively over the years, now encompassing three feature films and a "Knuckles" streaming TV show spinoff. Rooted in the iconic Sega video game series, these films follow Sonic, voiced by Ben Schwartz, as he battles his arch-nemesis, Dr. Robotnik, portrayed by Jim Carrey. Each new film has enriched the Sonic universe by introducing key characters such as Tails, voiced by Colleen O'Shaughnessey, and Knuckles, voiced by Idris Elba. The most recent film thrilled fans by bringing Shadow the Hedgehog into the mix, voiced by Keanu Reeves.

"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" teased the introduction of another character to the franchise, but we'll keep that a secret for now. For those eager to know more, you can delve into our new characters guide at your own risk. Don't forget to check out our review of "Sonic 3" as well.