Sonic 3 on Paramount+: release date, plot and plans for a fourth movie

Fans of the blue hedgehog, get ready for new adventures! The third film in the franchise, “Sonic at the Movies” launches on Paramount+ streaming platform on February 18 for viewers in the U.S. and Canada. Based on the iconic SEGA series of games, the film continues to break records: having grossed $478 million at the global box office, it is poised to capture online audiences as well. The company will announce the release in other regions at a later date – stay tuned!

A box office triumph and competition with Mario

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Starting with Sonic the Hedgehog in 2020, Paramount’s franchise has already surpassed $1.2 billion at the worldwide box office. “Sonic 3” is second only to “Super Mario” ($1.36 billion) in the rankings for game adaptations. But Sonic is not giving up: The next installment, Sonic the Hedgehog 4, is scheduled to hit theaters on March 19, 2027. The intrigue remains – will the blue hedgehog be able to overtake his eternal rival next time around?

Shadow in the game: what’s known about the plot

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The plot of the third installment unfolds after the events of the Knuckles spin-off. Sonic’s team encounters Egg Shadow, a powerful adversary with a dark past voiced by Keanu Reeves. His abilities challenge even seasoned heroes, and his motives remain a mystery. The movie not only concludes the current trilogy, but also lays the groundwork for “Sonic 4”, keeping the finale open for future plot twists.

Sonic 4.

Why is this movie worth your attention?

The “Sonic at the Movies” franchise once again delights audiences with its signature mix of incendiary action and sharp humor – a formula that has won over millions. This time the plot is enriched by the appearance of Shadow: the grim anti-hero, whose scenes are imbued with the aesthetics of the iconic Sonic Adventure 2, adds drama and nostalgic references to the story. And for the most attentive viewers, the creators have hidden keys to the plot of the fourth installment in the dialog and visual details, like passphrases that will reveal new facets of the universe before the 2027 premiere.

Sonic Adventure 2.

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