Overview

• Sonic the Hedgehog 3 resumes production after a pause due to the SAG-AFTRA strikes, with Jeff Fowler continuing as the director.
• The film reveals a new look at Shadow the Hedgehog, who is expected to be the antagonist, although his voice actor and exact role remain unconfirmed.
• The Sonic franchise has been successful, with Sonic the Hedgehog 2 becoming the highest-grossing video game film in the U.S. until it was surpassed by The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
• A live-action TV spin-off starring Knuckles, another character from the Sonic universe, is in development and set to release next year.
• The release date for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is confirmed as December 20, 2024.