The "Ugly Sonic" debacle of 2019 feels like a distant memory. While the first Sonic the Hedgehog film wasn't a perfect video game adaptation, it launched a successful franchise starring Ben Schwartz as Sonic, Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik, and, in the latest installment, Keanu Reeves as Shadow.
IGN's review of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 praises its improved humor and visuals, highlighting Carrey's performance. And the franchise's expansion is confirmed: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is slated for 2027.
How to Watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Showtimes, Streaming, and Physical Release
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is currently playing in theaters. Check your local listings at Fandango, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Regal Theaters.
Digital Release: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is available digitally for rent or purchase on platforms like Prime Video. Paramount+ will be the streaming home for Sonic 3, likely arriving by mid-February 2025, mirroring the theatrical window of previous films.
Physical Release: A 4K steelbook edition is available for preorder on Amazon, though the official release date remains unannounced.
Plot Summary:
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 explores the origins of Shadow, the enigmatic hedgehog first introduced in Sonic Adventure 2. The synopsis reveals Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails teaming up against Shadow, whose overwhelming power forces them to seek unexpected allies to save the world.
How to Watch Sonic 1 and 2:
The first two films are available on Blu-ray and various streaming services:
- Sonic the Hedgehog 1: Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, Prime Video
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2: Hulu, Paramount+, Prime Video
Post-Credits Scene:
Yes! Sonic 3 features both mid- and post-credits scenes (details available in separate spoiler guides).
Cast:
Directed by Jeff Fowler and written by Patrick Casey, Josh Miller, and John Wittington, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 stars:
- Ben Schwartz as Sonic the Hedgehog
- Colleen O'Shaughnessey as Tails
- Idris Elba as Knuckles
- Keanu Reeves as Shadow the Hedgehog
- Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik (and Gerald Robotnik)
- James Marsden as Tom Wachowski
- Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski
- Krysten Ritter as Director Rockwell
- Natasha Rothwell as Rachel
- Lee Majdoub as Agent Stone
- Alyla Browne as Maria
- Shemar Moore as Randall Handel
- Adam Pally as Wade Whipple
Rating and Runtime:
Rated PG for action, violence, humor, thematic elements, and mild language. Runtime: 1 hour 50 minutes.
