Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Gets the Green Light And a Release Window

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Summary

  • Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is confirmed for a 2027 release by Paramount Pictures.
  • Sonic the Hedgehog 3 may tease future characters in post-credits scenes.
  • The cast of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 expressed excitement for the fourth film.

As a cinephile who has been following the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise since its inception back in the 90s, I must say that this recent news has me buzzing with excitement! The confirmation of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is like a dream come true for long-time fans like myself. The third installment, which I’ve been eagerly awaiting since the cliffhanger ending of the second film, promises to introduce the fan-favorite character Shadow the Hedgehog, portrayed by none other than Keanu Reeves!

The highly anticipated movie, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3“, is just one day away from hitting cinemas globally. However, Paramount Pictures has shown such faith in the success of this new installment that they’ve greenlit a fourth film.

2020 marked the start of Paramount expanding the Sonic the Hedgehog universe, debuting a movie based on SEGA’s iconic game character. The film introduced a world where Sonic (Ben Schwartz), displaced from his home, finds a new family in Earth with Tom and Maddie Wachowski, portrayed by James Marsden and Tika Sumpter. In the sequel of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic gathered friends Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey) and Knuckles (Idris Elba), thwarting Dr. Robotnik’s (Jim Carrey) schemes. A TV series, Knuckles, focusing on Knuckles the Echidna, premiered in 2024. The third Sonic the Hedgehog movie, scheduled for release on December 20, will introduce Shadow the Hedgehog, played by Keanu Reeves.

Paramount Confirms Sonic the Hedgehog 4

Before the premiere of “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” it’s been officially announced, as reported by Variety, that production on “Sonic the Hedgehog 4” is underway. However, no specific details about the movie’s plot have been disclosed yet. The film is currently targeting a Spring 2027 release, meaning we’ll have to wait a while. Interestingly, this news follows anticipation for a projected box office debut of around $55-60 million for “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” and it has garnered the most positive critical reception among the trilogy, with an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

A few actors from the movie “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” expressed their enthusiasm for the upcoming fourth installment. Ben Schwartz, who plays Sonic, posted on Twitter, “This isn’t a drill!” Colleen O’Shaughnessey, the voice of Tails, shared her excitement on Instagram with “What the what? Woohoo!” As the project is still in its initial stages, details about the scriptwriter and whether Jeff Fowler (director of all three Sonic films) will be back for the fourth film are yet to be revealed.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 May Set Up The Fourth Film In Its Post-Credits Scenes

It’s anticipated that Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will feature several scenes after the credits which could hint at the future direction of the series. In the past, post-credit sequences have introduced characters like Tails and Shadow, so fans are curious to discover which other SEGA characters might be previewed for Sonic the Hedgehog 4. If Sonic the Hedgehog 4 maintains its Spring 2027 premiere date, it will mark the longest time gap between movies in the series, with the first one coming out in 2020, the second in 2022, and the third in 2024. Shadow the Hedgehog, played by Reeves, has already gained significant popularity from the third film, but it’s still uncertain whether he’ll continue to appear in future films.

The movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, hits the big screen on December 20 this year. As for Sonic the Hedgehog 5, it’s set to premiere in 2027.

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2024-12-19 23:24