Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Wraps, Premieres March 2027
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- Jeff Fowler announced on X that production wrapped on Sonic the Hedgehog 4, calling it 'the BEST Sonic Movie yet' and sharing a set photo of himself with Metal Sonic.
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is set to premiere March 19, 2027, with Kristen Bell voicing Amy Rose and Ben Schwartz reprising his role as Sonic, alongside Jim Carrey, James Marsden, and Tika Sumpter.
- Sonic 3 earned over $490 million at the box office, making it the highest-grossing film in the franchise, which has collectively surpassed $1 billion.
- Sonic 3 opened No. 1 domestically for two consecutive weeks and debuted at No. 1 in over 30 international markets, including the U.K., Mexico, Italy, and Australia.
- Sonic 3 has driven over $180 million in global consumer spending from home entertainment rentals and purchases, extending the franchise's revenue well past its theatrical run.
- Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, and Toru Nakahara are producing the fourth film, with Fowler returning to direct all four entries in the Paramount/Sega series.
Why it matters: The Sonic franchise crossing $1 billion on the strength of a $490 million third film gives Paramount and Sega strong financial momentum heading into the 2027 release — and the addition of Metal Sonic marks the series' first major video game antagonist, raising the stakes for a franchise that has so far relied on Jim Carrey's Dr. Robotnik as its primary villain.
