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Sonic the Hedgehog 4

Sonic the Hedgehog · Sonic the Hedgehog Collection

2027
Animation Action Adventure Comedy
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Overview

Sonic, joined by a new hero named Amy, faces a fearsome new technological nemesis: Metal Sonic. The fourth live-action/CG adventure draws elements from the classic game Sonic CD. (Full plot details are being kept under wraps.)

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Overview

The fourth film in Paramount's billion-dollar Sonic franchise, once again directed by Jeff Fowler and based on Sega's video game series. Ben Schwartz returns as Sonic, with Kristen Bell joining as Amy Rose and Metal Sonic introduced as the new threat.

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Upcoming fourth Sonic film from Paramount, directed by Jeff Fowler, introducing Amy Rose and Metal Sonic. Releasing March 19, 2027.

Upcoming family release — details to follow closer to launch.

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Development

Reported in development in December 2024, just before Sonic the Hedgehog 3 released, with Jeff Fowler and producers returning.

Casting

Full cast and title confirmed in March 2026; Kristen Bell announced as Amy Rose.

Principal photography

Filmed from March to May 2026.

Production

Development

Reported in development in December 2024, just before Sonic the Hedgehog 3 released, with Jeff Fowler and producers returning.

Casting

Full cast and title confirmed in March 2026; Kristen Bell announced as Amy Rose.

Principal photography

Filmed from March to May 2026.

Cast

Ben Schwartz Sonic the Hedgehog
Jim Carrey Dr. Ivo Robotnik
Kristen Bell Amy Rose
Idris Elba Knuckles
Colleen O'Shaughnessey Tails
Keanu Reeves Shadow the Hedgehog
James Marsden Tom Wachowski
Tika Sumpter Maddie Wachowski
Lee Majdoub Agent Stone
Ben Kingsley Undisclosed
Matt Berry Undisclosed
Nick Offerman Undisclosed
Richard Ayoade Undisclosed

Characters

Sonic the Hedgehog Ben Schwartz
Dr. Ivo Robotnik Jim Carrey
Amy Rose Kristen Bell
Knuckles Idris Elba
Tails Colleen O'Shaughnessey
Shadow the Hedgehog Keanu Reeves
Tom Wachowski James Marsden
Maddie Wachowski Tika Sumpter
Agent Stone Lee Majdoub
Undisclosed Ben Kingsley
Undisclosed Matt Berry
Undisclosed Nick Offerman
Undisclosed Richard Ayoade

Crew

Jeff Fowler Director
Pat Casey Writer
Josh Miller Writer
Brandon Trost Cinematographer
Al LeVine Editor
Neal H. Moritz Producer
Toby Ascher Producer
Toru Nakahara Producer

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Trivia

  • The Sonic film franchise surpassed $1 billion at the global box office before this fourth entry.
  • It introduces Amy Rose (voiced by Kristen Bell) and the robotic villain Metal Sonic to the film series.
  • The story draws elements from the 1993 game Sonic CD.

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Fourth film in the Sonic the Hedgehog movie series, following the 2020, 2022 and 2024 films.

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