Paramount Pictures is charging full speed ahead with the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, officially announcing a fourth installment set to hit theaters in spring 2027, according to Variety exclusive. The announcement coincides with the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which opens this Friday. The third film is expected to dominate the box office, with projections of $55 to $60 million from 3,800 theaters across North America. With strong holiday season appeal, Sonic 3 is also launching internationally in 52 markets on Christmas. Early reviews are glowing, with the film earning an 87% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The first two Sonic films have been monumental for Paramount, grossing $725.2 million globally and generating over $180 million in consumer spending through home entertainment. The franchise’s success has extended to streaming, with the spinoff series Knuckles debuting on Paramount+ earlier this year. Jeff Fowler, who directed all three previous films, returns to helm Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The cast includes franchise favorites Jim Carrey as Dr. Ivo Robotnik (and also playing Gerald Robotnik, Ivo’s grandfather in the latest film), Ben Schwartz as Sonic, and Idris Elba as Knuckles. Fan-favorite Shadow the Hedgehog, voiced by Keanu Reeves, makes a significant appearance in the third movie, alongside James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, and Colleen O’Shaughnessey. While plot details for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 remain tightly guarded, fans can look forward to more high-speed adventures from the beloved Sega video game hero, who first burst onto the scene in 1991. Suggested Hashtags:#SonicTheHedgehog #Sonic4 #ParamountPictures #SonicFranchise #MovieNews About Author SSZee Media Provider of Quality Entertainment News and Information See author's posts Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Print (Opens in new window) Print Like this:Like Loading... Related Post navigation First look of “Superma: Legacy” reveals James Gunn’s emotional take on the man of steel Universal announces Christopher Nolan’s mythic journey with “The Odyssey”