The next chapter in the Sonic the Hedgehog saga is on its way! Paramount Pictures has slated Sonic the Hedgehog 4 for a March 19, 2027 release, according to Variety. This announcement comes two years after the phenomenal success of Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

The recent film's impressive box office numbers—$218 million domestically and over $420 million worldwide—solidify Sonic's place as a major cinematic force. This makes it the highest-grossing Sonic film to date, significantly surpassing the first film's $148 million. This success is particularly noteworthy considering the initial controversy surrounding the character's original design.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 also achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the second highest-grossing video game movie in North America, trailing only the Super Mario Bros. Movie. The rivalry between Nintendo and Sega continues to play out on the big screen!

The live-action Sonic franchise continues to expand, now encompassing three feature films and a Knuckles-centric spin-off streaming series. The films follow Sonic (Ben Schwartz) as he battles his arch-nemesis, Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey). Each installment has introduced more beloved characters, including Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) and Knuckles (Idris Elba), with Sonic 3 finally bringing Shadow the Hedgehog (Keanu Reeves) into the mix.

While Sonic 3 hinted at another character joining the franchise, we'll keep that a secret for now. For those brave enough to uncover the mystery, our new character guide awaits. And don't forget to check out our Sonic 3 review!