The fourth film in the Paramount Pictures franchise has grossed a series-best $422 million in theaters and generated more than $180 million in home entertainment rentals and purchases.

I haven't been able to stop thinking about Sonic the Hedgehog 3 since I saw it in the cinema last month. The first two movies were good, sure, but the third movie's treasure trove of Sonic Adventure 2 references—and the introduction of Keanu Reeves as Shadow, my favourite character—has cemented it as my favourite of the trilogy.

Paramount has announced that the sequel Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is set to be released on March 19, 2027. It’s ahead of the current schedule, seeing as it’s the only title on that date, though that’s sure to change over the next two years.