Get ready, Sonic fans! The iconic blue hedgehog is sprinting back to the big screen with "Sonic the Hedgehog 4," scheduled to premiere on March 19, 2027, as announced by Variety. Paramount Pictures has set the stage for another thrilling adventure, giving us just two years to wait before we see Sonic in action once more. While details remain under wraps beyond the release date, anticipation is high following the success of "Sonic the Hedgehog 3."

The third installment in the franchise was a smashing hit, raking in $218 million at the domestic box office and soaring past $420 million globally. This made it the highest-grossing film in the Sonic series, outpacing the first movie's impressive $148 million haul. Notably, the journey to success wasn't without its challenges; the initial Sonic design sparked controversy, prompting significant changes in post-production.

"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" also claimed the title of the second highest-grossing video game movie in North America, trailing only behind the animated "Super Mario Bros. Movie." This continues the storied rivalry between Nintendo and Sega, now playing out on cinema screens.

The live-action Sonic franchise has been on an upward trajectory, expanding to include three feature films and a "Knuckles" streaming TV show spinoff. Rooted in the beloved Sega video game series, the movies chronicle Sonic's (voiced by Ben Schwartz) battles against his arch-nemesis, Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey). With each new film, the Sonic universe has expanded, introducing fan-favorites like Tails (voiced by Colleen O'Shaughnessey) and Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba), with "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" marking the debut of Shadow the Hedgehog, voiced by Keanu Reeves.

While "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" has already teased the next character to join the franchise, we'll keep that a secret for now. For those eager to know more, you can dive into our new characters guide at your own risk. Don't forget to check out our comprehensive review of "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" as well.