You cannot make this stuff up, folks. Just a handful of years after we all mocked that first Sonic the Hedgehog trailer, the 2024 movie schedule has delivered a sterling threequel into our laps in time for the holidays. But it appears that we’ve got another present under the tree from Paramount and Sega.
We now have news that Sonic the Hedgehog 4 has officially been given a greenlight, and there’s even an initial release date to keep in mind! So now that we know this is in the works, I really need to chat with you all about how excited I am about Sonic 3’s end credits scenes, and what they could mean.
Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Is Happening, And It Won’t Be Too Far Off
Per reporting broken by Variety, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is officially greenlit, and with a release date eyed for the vague time frame of “spring 2027.” While that’s slightly longer than the biennial release structure that’s been in place for the first three Sonic movies, it’s still pretty close in the grand scheme of things. That leads us to the known unknowns that are present in this scenario, which I hope will be clarified in the weeks to come.
At the moment, we’re not sure of any returning cast members, outside of Ben Schwartz, who shared this announcement on his Instagram. However, the assumption that other key cast members like James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Adam Pally, Colleen O’Shaughnessy and Idris Elba will be back for the ride is a pretty strong one.
I’d also like to think that Sonic the Hedgehog 4 will have director Jeff Fowler, as well as writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller onboard as well. Team Sonic has been a consistent winner, so why would anyone want to break up a roster as solid as this?
Sonic The Hedgehog 3’s Mid And Post Credit Sequences Just Got A Lot More Exciting
Warning: SPOILERS for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 are ahead!
Consider this the last spinning signpost that warns you off from SPOILERS for Sonic the Hedgehog 3; because I need to talk about the teases we’ve been given to the future. Let’s start with the mid-credit sequence, which sees Sonic (Ben Schwartz) accidentally racing across the country to New York State… where he’s met by a bunch of Metal Sonics. Just when all hope looks to be lost, a pink blur appears with a hammer and an attitude. And yes, her name is Amy Rose!
Meanwhile, the post-credits sequence sees us focused on a familiar looking image: a smoking crater, which carries nothing more than a golden bracelet. A very familiar sneaker walks into view, and a gloved hand picks up that item with purpose. As the music stings, one things is clear: Shadow the Hedgehog (Keanu Reeves) survived, baby!
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is currently in theaters, and you should definitely see it if you’re a true blue Sega fan. As for the first two Sonic films, and the Knuckles spin-off series, head over to your nearest Paramount+ subscription portal, and get sucked into the magic all over again.
More to come…