Paramount Pictures has announced that Sonic the Hedgehog 4 will release in theaters in 2027. The announcement comes just a day before Sonic the Hedgehog 3 releases in theaters worldwide. Expect to see a tease for the next villain or main character for the upcoming film in the third movie’s after-credits. It is unknown if more spin-offs similar to the Knuckles TV show will release. Expect Paramount to reveal more details in the coming years.
Tickets for the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film are now live. Certain theaters will also hold a fan event screening on December 19. Those who attend will receive a limited edition Shadow print. Check out whether your nearest theater will hold the event here. Recently, director Jeff Fowler confirmed that the film will tease future characters for the series. According to the article the film will continue the “tradition set by the previous two films,” and will “set the stage for a potential fourth movie to introduce another video game character after Tails and now Shadow.”
Only time will tell if Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will tease the debut of future characters such as Amy, Rouge, Silver, Chaos, or Metal Sonic. Lastly, the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie will premiere in theaters on December 20. It’s sequel, Sonic the Hedgehog 4, will release in 2027.
Further, the most recent game in the franchise, Sonic X Shadow Generations is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. It includes both Sonic and Shadow as playable characters. Check out our review for the game here.
