Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Release Date and What to Expect!

Less than a month has passed since Sonic the Hedgehog 3 hit theaters, yet we now have an official release date for the next film in the series.

News about the upcoming release date has emerged only a few days following the impressive milestone achieved by Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Now standing as the highest-earning installment in the franchise, it managed to outshine its predecessor’s $405 million earnings at the box office.

The movies center around Sonic, voiced by Ben Schwartz, who confronts his arch-enemy, Dr. Robotnik (portrayed by Jim Carrey), a connection drawn from the popular video game series.

Curious about when the fourth part of the series will be out, which characters could reappear, and what its plot may entail? Here’s a rundown of all the information you require.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 release date

The fourth film will land in cinemas on 19th March 2027, Deadline reports.

As a devoted movie enthusiast, I must confess that I’ve grown accustomed to the rhythm of this series, with each new sequel arriving approximately every two years. This latest delay, however, is something I’m eagerly anticipating, knowing full well that it’s customary in this franchise.

It was announced by Variety as early as December that the fourth film was being developed, even before the premiere of the third movie.

Ben Schwartz, who lends his voice to the main character, later confirmed the news of its renewal in a tweet that read: “THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Sonic 4 is coming in 2027!!! AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!” (This version aims to make the text easier to understand and more engaging.)

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 cast: Who’s set to return?

The film is still in its developmental stage, and there are no stars currently attached.

Given that Ben Schwartz has voiced Sonic in all previous installments of the series, it seems likely that he will reprise his role again.

Additionally, it is likely that we will hear Colleen O’Shaughnessey reprise her role as Tails, and Idris Elba will lend his voice to Knuckles once more.

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We anticipate that Colleen O’Shaughnessey will return as Tails, just like before, while Idris Elba will be back to give Knuckles his voice.

Or:

It is likely that we’ll have Colleen O’Shaughnessey playing Tails again, and Idris Elba voicing Knuckles once more.

All these versions convey the same idea in a natural and easy-to-read manner.

In the meantime, fans might recall that although Shadow (Keanu Reeves) seemed to perish in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, he was in fact still alive as shown in a scene after the credits. This implies that there’s a possibility Reeves may reprise his role as the character in the upcoming movie, but at this point, it remains unconfirmed.

In other locations as well, the characters played by James Marsden (as Tom Wachowski) and Tika Sumpter (Maddie Wachowski) are expected to return, ready to lend a hand to their superhero allies.

In the upcoming sequel, you won’t see the return of Jim Carrey’s character, Dr. Robotnik, as he appeared to perish in the third film.

Few actors are capable of achieving this task; there might be just one name on the roster for this role, given that humor can be quite challenging.

In the final scene after the credits of the third movie, it was revealed that Amy Rose and Metal Sonic are set to join the group in Sonic the Hedgehog 4. However, the identities of the actors providing their voices haven’t been disclosed yet.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 plot theories: What could it be about?

The specific details about the upcoming installment are still under wraps, but there’s a strong possibility that it could be an adaptation of the Sonic Heroes video game. This game is the next major title in the series following Sonic Adventure 2, which significantly influenced the development of Sonic 3.

In the final scenes after the credits of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, they hinted at a possible fourth film that might take inspiration from the concept of Sonic Heroes.

1st Sequence: In the initial segment, viewers were made acquainted with Metal Sonic and Amy Rose, two pivotal characters from Sonic Heroes.

2nd Sequence: The subsequent part affirmed that Shadow remains among the living.

Recently, when discussing potential influences for future installments with Dextero, Fowler didn’t mention any particular games but expressed a desire to “pay tribute and salute” other titles within the series instead.

He said that our approach to work involves selecting appealing concepts that fans might find exciting, which then blend together like ingredients in a pot.

It seems clear that returning to Sonic Adventure 2, where Shadow made his debut, is the ideal choice for developing the story since it’s the most expected setting by fans. This was a deliberate concentration to evoke the atmosphere and plot points that would excite the audience the most.

Moving forward, I see numerous inspiring aspects and many games that could potentially shape the direction.

To be precise isn’t my intention, but I must mention that our team is thrilled when we approach the conclusion of a film project. It’s impossible not to feel exhilarated by the prospect of what could come next, as we sow those seeds for future directions.

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2025-01-22 21:12