Paramount Sets Sights on 'Avengers-Level' Status for Sonic Franchise

Plans include major character introductions and a focus on narrative depth through upcoming films and TV spin-offs.

Paramount Global aims to elevate the Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise to 'Avengers-level' status, focusing on grand cinematic events and character development.
The upcoming 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' movie will introduce pivotal characters such as Shadow the Hedgehog and Maria Robotnik, expanding the universe.
A Knuckles spin-off series is set to premiere on Paramount+ on April 26, 2024, deepening the exploration of the Sonic universe.
Producer Toby Ascher highlights plans for television spin-offs to serve as character studies, enriching the narrative depth of the franchise.
Fan reactions to the ambitious plans for the Sonic franchise are mixed, with excitement for the expansion and skepticism about achieving an 'Avengers-level' event.