‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’ Set To Hit Theatres In 2027

December 20, 2024: Exciting news for fans of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise! Paramount Pictures has confirmed that Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is officially in development, with a planned release date set for spring 2027. This announcement comes just ahead of the highly anticipated release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which will hit theaters this week, continuing the successful saga based on the iconic video game.

The news was confirmed by both The Hollywood Reporter and the official social media handle of Paramount Pictures, though details surrounding the plot, director, and writers for the fourth film are still under wraps. The first three movies in the series have been directed by Jeff Fowler, with Sonic the Hedgehog 3 having a script penned by Pat Casey, Josh Miller, and John Whittington.

As fans eagerly await further updates, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will see the return of familiar faces, including Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic and Jim Carrey, who reprises his role as Dr. Robotnik. Carrey is also set to play Robotnik’s grandfather in this upcoming installment. The cast also expands with new additions such as Krysten Ritter, Natasha Rothwell, Shemar Moore, James Marsden, and Tika Sumpter.

Fans can also look forward to exciting new voices in the franchise, with Keanu Reeves voicing Shadow the Hedgehog, Idris Elba returning as Knuckles, and Colleen O’Shaughnessey voicing Tails.

The Sonic movie franchise has been a massive commercial success, with the first two films grossing over $725 million globally. The series debuted in February 2020 and quickly captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. In addition to the films, the Sonic universe has expanded with the Knuckles series, which premiered earlier this year on Paramount+.

With Sonic the Hedgehog 4 officially in the works, fans are eagerly speculating about what new adventures and characters will be introduced in the next chapter of this beloved video game franchise.