"Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Release Date Revealed"

Mark your calendars, Sonic fans: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is zooming into theaters on March 19, 2027. Paramount has confirmed this exciting release date, giving us just two years to wait before we see the iconic blue blur back in action. While details about the plot and cast remain under wraps, the anticipation is already building.

The decision to greenlight another installment comes as no surprise, following the phenomenal success of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The latest film in the series not only raked in an impressive $218 million at the domestic box office but also soared past $420 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Sonic movie to date. This achievement is especially noteworthy considering the initial controversy over Sonic's design, which was significantly altered in post-production after fan feedback.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 also holds the distinction of being the second highest-grossing video game movie ever in North America, just behind the animated Super Mario Bros Movie. This continues the storied rivalry between Nintendo and Sega, now playing out on the big screen.

The live-action Sonic franchise has been on a steady upward trajectory, expanding to include three feature films and a Knuckles streaming TV show spinoff. Based on the beloved 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 movie has introduced more of the Sonic universe, with characters like Tails (voiced by Colleen O'Shaughnessey) and Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba) joining the fray. The most recent film also brought in Shadow the Hedgehog, voiced by Keanu Reeves.

While Sonic 3 teased the introduction of another character to the franchise, we'll keep that a secret for now. For those eager to learn more, you can check out our new characters guide. Don't forget to read our Sonic 3 review for an in-depth look at the latest adventure.