Sonic 3 Hits Screens: Stream or Screen Near You

The journey from the infamous "Ugly Sonic" trailer of 2019 has been quite a ride. While the first Sonic 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, visuals, and Jim Carrey's standout performance, deeming it superior to its predecessors. And the franchise's growth continues; Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is already slated for a 2027 release.

Planning to catch the new Sonic movie? Here's a comprehensive guide to its release:

How to Watch Sonic 3: Theatrical, Digital, and Physical Release

Theatrical Release: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is currently playing in theaters. Check local listings at major theater websites:

Fandango, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, Regal Theaters

Digital Release:

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is available digitally for rent or purchase on platforms such as Prime Video. Paramount+ will be the exclusive streaming home for Sonic 3, unlike previous films which appeared on Netflix or Disney+. While a precise date isn't confirmed, following the release patterns of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and other Paramount 2024 releases (Smile 2 and A Quiet Place: Day One), a Paramount+ release is anticipated by mid-February 2025.

Physical Release:

A 4K steelbook edition of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is available for pre-order on Amazon, although a specific release date remains unannounced. Amazon's pre-order price guarantee offers some assurance.

Synopsis of Sonic the Hedgehog 3:

This installment explores the origins of Shadow the Hedgehog, previously seen in Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic x Shadow Generations. The official synopsis reads: Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails team up to confront Shadow, a formidable new foe with unprecedented powers. Overmatched, they forge an unlikely alliance to defeat Shadow and safeguard the planet.

How to Watch Sonic 1 and Sonic 2:

Blu-ray copies of the first two Sonic films are readily available, and digital streaming options are plentiful. Both films stream on Hulu and Paramount+. Sonic the Hedgehog is also available on Peacock and Prime Video. Paramount+ hosts many other Sonic adaptations, including the 1990s cartoon series and this year's Knuckles short.

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 of which leaked prior to the film's release. Proceed with caution if you wish to avoid spoilers.

Cast of Sonic the Hedgehog 3:

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:

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.