Following the tremendous box office success of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Paramount has announced that a fourth film, Sonic the Hedgehog 4, is coming to theaters on March 19, 2027.
The video game-inspired series–which features a star-studded cast of Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, Keanu Reeves, and Idris Elba, among others–has been a consistent hit for Paramount and Sega. 2020’s Sonic the Hedgehog was an immediate success, grossing $319 million globally and setting a then-record for highest-grossing video game adaption in North America, per a Variety report. The most recent film in the series, which saw fan-favorite character Shadow the Hedgehog added into the fray, is currently the high-grossing film in the series, sitting at $422 million earned. Earlier this year, it was announced that the franchise as a whole has grossed over $1 billion.
Considering the series’ success–and Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s mid-credits scene, which teases the upcoming addition of a beloved Sonic the Hedgehog character–a fourth installment seemed only a matter of time. The plot of the upcoming film is currently being kept under wraps. However, we’d be shocked if voice actors Ben Schwartz (Sonic), Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Tails), and Idris Elba (Knuckles) don’t make their returns. Similarly, Jim Carrey has also been a constant in the series, serving as primary antagonist Dr. Robotnik across all three films. Earlier this year, Carrey stated that he would be open to returning if the script sounds fun.
According to Variety, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is the only film scheduled to release on that date, though things could certainly change over the next two years; though Sonic might be all about “going fast,” we’ll be waiting awhile for his next adventure.
