The fourth film within the Sonic the Hedgehog collection is slated to hit theatres on March 19, 2027. In response to a report by Selection, whereas the film remains to be two years away, it’s at the moment the one one slated for launch on that day.
The 2027 launch window for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 was initially revealed alongside the film’s announcement again in December. The announcement got here shortly earlier than the discharge of Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
Whereas no particulars concerning the film have been revealed thus far, it will be protected to imagine that the principle solid will as soon as once more reprise their respective roles, and that Ben Schwartz will as soon as extra tackle the position of Sonic.
The earlier film within the franchise had a star-studded solid as effectively, that includes the film debut of Shadow the Hedgehog, who was voiced by Keanu Reeves. The film additionally featured Dr. Robotnik, with Jim Carrey popping out of retirement to reprise the position.
Earlier this month, Carrey additionally spoke about reprising the position sooner or later, saying that he can be open to concept down the road. Carrey explains that he would reprise the position if the thought introduced to him for the character would sound enjoyable sufficient.
The Sonic films have been extremely profitable, with Paramount Footage revealing earlier this month that the franchise had made greater than $1 billion within the worldwide field workplace. Even the newest launch, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, managed to earn $312 million worldwide.
Whereas the films have been extremely profitable, Sega boss revealed again in December that Sonic Superstars was a disappointment as regards to gross sales expectations. Initially launched in 2023, Sonic Superstars didn’t see the gross sales figures that different current titles within the franchise, like Sonic Frontiers obtained.
This hasn’t stopped Sega from engaged on extra Sonic video games, nevertheless, with the corporate having introduced a brand new Sonic Racing title again in December. The sport, dubbed Sonic Racing: Crossworlds, might be coming to PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Swap, and can have gamers partake in high-speed arcade racing as numerous characters from all through the Sonic franchise.