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Shocking no one, Paramount Pictures is apparently fast-tracking a fourth “Sonic The Hedgehog” live-action film. This comes after the third installment in the franchise outgrossed Disney’s live-action “The Lion King” prequel, “Mufasa,” to the tune of $60 million to $50 million.
What’s surprising is that “Sonic The Hedgehog 3” has garnered better reviews that both it’s predecessors combined.
All three films have been directed by Jeff Fowler, with Ben Schwartz voicing Sonic, and Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik. For “3,” Idris Elba voices Knuckles, Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Tails, and Keanu Reeves as Shadow.
“Sonic the Hedgehog 3” hits theaters nationwide December 20th, 2025.
“Sonic The Hedgehog 4” on Fast Track for 2027
Mary Anne Butler
Mary Anne Butler (Mab) got her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine as a teenager. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (News Editor), Nerdbot (as Editor-In-Chief), and now [Bad]Influencers, where she is Editor-in-Chief. Over the past 15 years, she’s built a well-known reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band. She also produces award-winning immersive events, including Wasteland Weekend and Neotropolis.