How to Watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - Showtimes and Where to Stream Online

The "Ugly Sonic" debacle of 2019 feels like a distant memory. While the first Sonic the Hedgehog film wasn't a perfect video game adaptation, it launched a franchise featuring Ben Schwartz as Sonic, Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik, and, in its latest installment, Keanu Reeves as Shadow.

IGN's review of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 praises its improved humor, visuals, and Carrey's performance, calling it a step up from its predecessors. And the series isn't stopping at a trilogy; Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is already slated for 2027.

Planning to see the new Sonic movie? Here's the lowdown on how to catch it:

How to Watch Sonic 3: Showtimes, Streaming, and Physical Release

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is currently playing in theaters. Check your local listings at Fandango, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Regal Theaters.

Digital Release: Sonic 3 is available digitally for rent or purchase on platforms like Prime Video. Paramount+ will be the exclusive streaming home, unlike Netflix or Disney+. Expecting a similar release window to previous films, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 should hit Paramount+ around mid-February 2025.

Physical Release: A 4K steelbook edition is available for pre-order on Amazon, though the official release date is yet to be announced. Amazon's pre-order price guarantee offers some peace of mind.

What's Sonic the Hedgehog 3 About?

The film explores the origins of Shadow the Hedgehog, previously seen in Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic x Shadow Generations. The official synopsis: Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails team up to confront Shadow, a powerful new foe, forging an unlikely alliance to save the planet.

How to Watch Sonic 1 and 2: The first two films are available on Blu-ray and various streaming services. Sonic 1 streams on Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, and Prime Video, while Sonic 2 is on Hulu, Paramount+, and Prime Video. Paramount+ also hosts other Sonic content.

Post-Credits Scene? Yes! Sonic 3 features both mid- and post-credits scenes (details available in our ending guide, spoiler warning!).

Cast:

• Director: Jeff Fowler
• Writers: Patrick Casey, Josh Miller, John Wittington
• Cast: Ben Schwartz (Sonic), Colleen O'Shaughnessey (Tails), Idris Elba (Knuckles), Keanu Reeves (Shadow), Jim Carrey (Dr. Robotnik/Gerald Robotnik), James Marsden (Tom Wachowski), Tika Sumpter (Maddie Wachowski), Krysten Ritter (Director Rockwell), Natasha Rothwell (Rachel), Lee Majdoub (Agent Stone), Alyla Browne (Maria), Shemar Moore (Randall Handel), Adam Pally (Wade Whipple)

Rating and Runtime: PG rating; 1 hour 50 minutes.