Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Updates and Development News
The beloved blue speedster is set to return in Sonic the Hedgehog 4, and updates about the video game movie franchise’s next installment are already rolling in. The latest adventure follows Sonic and his friends Tails and Knuckles as they take on two generations of Dr. Robotnik and his newest ally, Shadow the Hedgehog, who seeks to destroy the world.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 received high praise from critics and marked a more dramatic turn for the franchise, introducing fan-favorite Shadow and teasing even more exciting characters from the games. The success of the third installment has paved the way for a fourth installment, with work already underway on bringing the classic video game to the big screen.
In a recent development update, Sonic 4 director Jeff Fowler spoke about the whirlwind process of making Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and immediately jumping into the fourth movie. Fowler expressed his excitement to see the enthusiasm and anticipation for what’s next, and revealed that the goal is to keep the movies feeling fresh and have the stories feel fresh.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is confirmed to be in production, with a planned release window of 2027. The sequel was confirmed in 2024, and fans are eagerly awaiting more information about the plot and characters.