The journey from the infamous "Ugly Sonic" of 2019 to the cinematic universe we have today has been quite a ride. While the first film wasn't a perfect video game adaptation, it successfully launched a franchise starring Ben Schwartz as Sonic, Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik, and now, in the latest installment, Keanu Reeves as Shadow.
IGN's review of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 praises the improved humor, visuals, and Jim Carrey's performance, highlighting a significant step up from its predecessors. And the good news keeps coming: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is already confirmed for 2027, proving this franchise isn't slowing down anytime soon.
Planning a movie night? Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3:
How to Watch Sonic 3: Showtimes, Streaming, and Physical Release Status
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is currently playing in theaters. Find showtimes near you at:
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Where to Stream Sonic 3
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 [Digital]
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails return for their most epic adventure yet, facing a formidable new foe: Shadow, a mysterious hedgehog with incredible powers. Keanu Reeves joins the all-star cast as the voice of Shadow. Available now on Prime Video.
Sonic 3 is available digitally for rent or purchase on platforms like Prime Video. While Paramount+ will be the streaming home for Sonic 3, not Netflix or Disney+, a precise release date isn't yet available. However, based on the theatrical runs of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and other Paramount releases (Smile 2 and A Quiet Place: Day One), we can estimate a Paramount+ arrival by mid-February 2025.
Sonic 3 Physical Release Date
Release Date TBA
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 [4K Steelbook + Blu-Ray + Digital Copy]
$44.99 at Amazon
A 4K steelbook edition of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is available for pre-order on Amazon. While a release date is pending, Amazon's pre-order price guarantee offers peace of mind. Check our guide to upcoming Blu-rays for more details on physical releases.
What Is Sonic the Hedgehog 3 About?
The third Sonic film delves into the origins of Shadow the Hedgehog, who first appeared in Sonic Adventure 2 and was featured prominently in this year's Sonic x Shadow Generations. Here's the official synopsis:
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails team up to battle Shadow, a mysterious new enemy with unprecedented powers. Overmatched, they seek an unlikely alliance to defeat Shadow and save the planet.
How to Watch Sonic 1 and 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 2-Movie Collection [Blu-ray]
$20.67 at Amazon
The first two Sonic movies are available on Blu-ray and easily accessible online. Both are streaming on Hulu and Paramount+, with the first film also available on Peacock and Prime Video. Paramount+ is the primary streaming home for most Sonic content, including the 90s cartoon and this year's Knuckles-focused content.
Sonic the Hedgehog 1:
Hulu
Paramount+
Peacock
Prime Video
Sonic the Hedgehog 2:
Hulu
Paramount+
Prime Video
Does Sonic 3 Have a Post-Credits Scene?
Yes! Sonic 3 features both mid-credits and post-credits scenes, details of which leaked prior to the film's release. Check out our guide to the ending if you're brave enough to face potential spoilers.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 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
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Rating and Runtime
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is rated PG for action, some violence, rude humor, thematic elements, and mild language. The runtime is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
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