It looks like we’re about to blast into a whole new level of Sonic excitement! Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better with Sonic the Hedgehog 3 hitting theaters this weekend, Paramount Pictures drops the bombshell that they’ve greenlit a fourth movie in the franchise. I mean, can you believe it? Talk about speedy decisions!
The news comes from Variety, which says that Sonic 4 is already in the planning stages and is set to zoom into our lives in spring 2027. However, we don’t have much info on the plot yet, will it feature more chaotic adventures with Dr. Robotnik? Fingers crossed!
If you haven’t been living under a rock (or behind some digital bushes), you’ll know that the first two films were massive hits at the box office, raking in a whopping $725.2 million combined! And let’s not forget about those sweet home entertainment rentals and digital purchases adding another $180 million to the pot—it’s like Sonic found his golden rings all over again! Plus, we got that spinoff series starring Knuckles earlier this year on Paramount+, which was delightful.
This Friday’s launch of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is expected to lead at the North American box office with an impressive estimate of $55 million to $60 million from around 3,800 theaters. Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps because critics are already buzzing positively about it—with an awesome score of 87% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes! Can someone say “Sonic boom”? 🎉
If you’re wondering who’s directing this high-speed ride again, it’s Jeff Fowler. He’s brought us Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik and Ben Schwartz voicing our favorite blue hedgehog, what an iconic duo!
