As a gamer with over three decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the news about Sonic the Hedgehog 4 hitting theaters in 2027 has filled me with both excitement and a touch of nostalgia. Growing up with Sega’s Blue Blur was like a rite of passage for us 90s kids, and seeing him make a comeback on the big screen brings back fond memories of long nights spent playing Sonic on my Genesis console.

Sega’s speedy mascot, Sonic the Hedgehog, is making a return to the big screen! Paramount has confirmed that Sonic the Hedgehog 4 will be released in Spring 2027, according to Variety. Paramount seems optimistic about the franchise’s continuation, announcing the sequel on the same day as the premiere of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The third film is predicted to do well during the holiday season, despite facing competition from Disney’s upcoming Lion King prequel, Mufasa.

While specific plot details for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 remain under wraps, star Ben Schwartz recently expressed his enthusiasm to reprise his role as Sonic on Instagram, thus confirming his return. What we can expect is that Sonic 3 will continue the tradition of the films by featuring a fresh character in its narrative.

Fans have been discussing the possibility that it could be either Amy Rose or Metal Sonic, but given the diverse group of characters in Team Sonic, anything is really a possibility.

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In North America, it’s anticipated that the third Sonic movie will generate between $55 million and $60 million, with mostly positive reviews on Metacritic. The first two films brought in a whopping $725.2 million worldwide, sparking a spin-off series, Knuckles, which debuted earlier this year.

Schwartz has received appreciation for stepping into the role of Sonic from fans, yet he’s clarified that he’s focusing solely on movies and won’t be taking over the voice for future video games. Meanwhile, Keanu Reeves, Schwartz’s fellow actor who gives life to Shadow, is set to reappear as the character in the newly released DLC for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Pack, part of the game Sonic x Shadow Generations.

Previously known for his role in Parks and Recreation and stand-up comedy, this individual also shared that he appreciates Shadow as a character appealing to kids. Looking back at his childhood, he confessed having an affinity for Frog from Chrono Trigger. He reminisced about Frog’s massive broadsword as “one of the coolest things ever.” Schwartz further declared that Chrono Trigger was his all-time favorite video game.

In the sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Ben Schwartz continues voicing the title character Sonic, with Colleen O’Shaughnessey and Idris Elba reprising their roles as Tails and Knuckles, respectively. Jim Carrey lends his voice to both Dr. Ivo Robotnik and his father, Gerald. Additionally, Natasha Rothwell, Shemar Moore, James Marsden, and Tika Sumpter return to voice the human protectors of Sonic and his companions.

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2024-12-19 22:09