Paramount Pictures is hoping for a mad dash for a fourth success. The studio has announced that it is working on “Sonic the Hedgehog 4” and is aiming for a theatrical release in spring 2027. No plot details have been leaked, but the project will likely see actors Ben Schwartz and Jim Carrey reprising their roles as Sonic and Dr. Robotnik.
Recent film adaptations of Sega’s famous game series have been consistent hits for Paramount. The first film had the biggest opening weekend box office performance in history for a video game movie, but was supplanted by the sequel in 2022. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 opens tomorrow, with Keanu Reeves joining the series’ already star-studded cast. Variety currently expects the third movie to fall short of the financial bar set by Sonic the Hedgehog 2, but anything could happen. The film will also receive a television spinoff on Paramount+, scheduled to air next spring. The show delves into the backstory of Sonic’s echidna pal Knuckles, voiced by Idris Elba.
