'Sonic The Hedgehog' Universe Expands With A Third Film And 'Knuckles' Spinoff Series

by Outsiders
February 15, 2022
Deadline is reporting that during today's Viacom Investor Event presentation, Brian Robbins, President, and CEO, Paramount Pictures & Nickelodeon; Chief Content Officer, Movies, Kids & Family – Paramount+, announced that Paramount Pictures and Sega Corp are moving fast for the Sonic the Hedgehog universe with projects in both the film and TV realms.

Paramount and Sega are developing a third feature film installment to the franchise, while Sega and Paramount+ are developing the first-ever original live-action Sonic series, to launch in 2023. It will feature the character Knuckles, with Idris Elba returning to voice the role after it debuts in the sequel movie that bows April 8th.

“We are delighted to announce that the third Sonic theatrical film and the first live-action Sonic series for Paramount+ are being actively developed. We’ve got a remarkable partnership with Paramount, and we are excited to continue expanding the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise with them,” Sega CEO Haruki Satomi said. “2022 is shaping up to be a significant year for the franchise with the second film being released this April, as well as Sonic Frontiers, the highly anticipated video game title, coming this holiday. Sonic has been beloved by fans across the world for over 30 years and we look forward to continuing to bring memorable moments and experiences to them for many years to come.”

The first Sonic the Hedgehog movie was released in 2022 and broke multiple box office records, including becoming the domestic top-grossing video game adaptation of all time, earning almost $320 million in the worldwide box office. The sequel, scheduled for April 8yj, 2022 release brings back the original cast, as well as re-teaming director Jeff Fowler with writers Pat Casey & Josh Miller. Producing are Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, and Toru Nakahara, with Satomi, Nan Morales, and Tim Miller executive producing.
Image 1 of 68
1 of 68
Image 2 of 68
2 of 68
Image 3 of 68
3 of 68
Image 4 of 68
4 of 68
Image 5 of 68
5 of 68
Image 6 of 68
6 of 68
Image 7 of 68
7 of 68
Image 8 of 68
8 of 68
Image 9 of 68
9 of 68
Image 10 of 68
10 of 68
Image 11 of 68
11 of 68
Image 12 of 68
12 of 68
Image 13 of 68
13 of 68
Image 14 of 68
14 of 68
Image 15 of 68
15 of 68
Image 16 of 68
16 of 68
Image 17 of 68
17 of 68
Image 18 of 68
18 of 68
Image 19 of 68
19 of 68
Image 20 of 68
20 of 68
Image 21 of 68
21 of 68
Image 22 of 68
22 of 68
Image 23 of 68
23 of 68
Image 24 of 68
24 of 68
Image 25 of 68
25 of 68
Image 26 of 68
26 of 68
Image 27 of 68
27 of 68
Image 28 of 68
28 of 68
Image 29 of 68
29 of 68
Image 30 of 68
30 of 68
Image 31 of 68
31 of 68
Image 32 of 68
32 of 68
Image 33 of 68
33 of 68
Image 34 of 68
34 of 68
Image 35 of 68
35 of 68
Image 36 of 68
36 of 68
Image 37 of 68
37 of 68
Image 38 of 68
38 of 68
Image 39 of 68
39 of 68
Image 40 of 68
40 of 68
Image 41 of 68
41 of 68
Image 42 of 68
42 of 68
Image 43 of 68
43 of 68
Image 44 of 68
44 of 68
Image 45 of 68
45 of 68
Image 46 of 68
46 of 68
Image 47 of 68
47 of 68
Image 48 of 68
48 of 68
Image 49 of 68
49 of 68
Image 50 of 68
50 of 68
Image 51 of 68
51 of 68
Image 52 of 68
52 of 68
Image 53 of 68
53 of 68
Image 54 of 68
54 of 68
Image 55 of 68
55 of 68
Image 56 of 68
56 of 68
Image 57 of 68
57 of 68
Image 58 of 68
58 of 68
Image 59 of 68
59 of 68
Image 60 of 68
60 of 68
Image 61 of 68
61 of 68
Image 62 of 68
62 of 68
Image 63 of 68
63 of 68
Image 64 of 68
64 of 68
Image 65 of 68
65 of 68
Image 66 of 68
66 of 68
Image 67 of 68
67 of 68
Image 68 of 68
68 of 68




Comments...

Last 10 comments - ( Read All Posts )
Outsiders - 2024-08-27 @ 11:33 pm

Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.Director Jeff Fowler returns along with our all-star cast including Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba, Colleen OShaughnessey, Natasha Rothwell, Shemar Moore, Adam Pally, Lee Majdoub, newcomers Alyla Browne and Krysten Ritter, with Keanu Reeves joining the franchise as Shadow the Hedgehog.Cast includes Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves, Krysten Ritter, Lee Majdoub, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, Colleen OShaughnessey, Alyla Browne, James WolkRelease: December 20th, 2024

Lord_Scareglow - 2024-08-27 @ 5:25 pm

Yeah I;ll watch if of course, I have been entertained by the first 2 movies, and the Knuckles Mini series, so I guess I should just keep going.

I'm actually just amused by the fact they made it this far with 3 movies, I really didn't think this was going to make it as a franchise.

Jscott991 - 2024-08-27 @ 3:45 pm

My six year old has been on the edge of her seat for this since she watched the first two movies in 2023.

And I have to say, the first two aren't bad. There are parts that quite funny.

JayC - 2024-08-27 @ 2:38 pm

New adventure. New rival Watch the trailer for Sonic Movie 3 - only in theatres December 20.

Outsiders - 2024-04-15 @ 10:12 pm

Deadline has verified that Keanue Reeves has been selected to lend his voice to the character of Shadow in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film by Paramount Pictures.

Reeves becomes a member of a group headed by Ben Schwartz, who portrays Sonic. James Mardsen takes on the role of Tom Wachowski, Sonic's human companion in the movies, while Jim Carrey portrays the eccentric scientist Dr. Robotnik.

Quote

First introduced in the video game Sonic Adventure 2 in 2001, Shadow is a creation of Professor Gerald Robotnik, the grandfather of Sonics arch-nemesis, Dr. Robotnik. Possessing extraordinary speed, as well as Chaos Control, a power that allows him to manipulate space and time, hes initially depicted as an antagonist to Sonic, though in the games, he eventually becomes an ally.

Jeff Fowler has been the director for all three movies, and the latest one is scheduled to be released in theaters on December 20th.

Outsiders - 2024-02-03 @ 12:02 am

Paramount Pictures and the official Twitter account of the film have revealed a sneak peek of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 this morning. The announcement for the third installment was made in 2022, and it is scheduled to be released on December 20th, 2024. As of now, it remains unconfirmed whether James Marsden, Ben Schwartz (voice), Idris Elba (voice), Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, and Colleen O'Shaughnessey (voice) will be returning to reprise their respective roles.

Outsiders - 2023-04-17 @ 6:34 pm

Paramount+, Paramount Pictures, and SEGA of America today announced the cast and the start of production for the services upcoming live-action series KNUCKLES, the latest in the Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog.

The new live-action series will follow Knuckles on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade as his protg and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior. The series takes place between the films SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3, marking the next installment of the hit franchise, which is slated for Dec. 20, 2024.

In addition to Idris Elba, previously announced as the titular character Knuckles, Adam Pally will reprise his role from the film franchise as Wade Whipple. The ensemble for the KNUCKLES series also includes recurring cast Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones), Julian Barratt (Mindhorn), Scott Mescudi (Dont Look Up), Ellie Taylor (Ted Lasso) and guest star Rory McCann (Game of Thrones). In addition, Tika Sumpter will guest star, reprising her role as Maddie, with the additional cast to be announced.

Production on KNUCKLES began earlier this month in London. All of the key creative team from the previous films are returning for the series, including Jeff Fowler, the films director, who is directing the pilot episode, as well as Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, John Whittington, and Toru Nakahara, who serve as executive producers on the series. Idris Elba also serves as executive producer. Additional directors for the series include Ged Wright, Brandon Trost, Jorma Taccone, and Carol Banker.

Whittington, who wrote on SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2, wrote the pilot and is the head writer for the series. The other series writers include Brian Schacter and James Madejski.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 earned over $190 million at the domestic box office, and over $214 million internationally for a combined total gross of over $405.4 million. On Paramount+, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 marks the top-performing Kids & Family film on the service and is also one of the services most re-watched films.

Outsiders - 2022-03-28 @ 9:06 pm

New Images...

Outsiders - 2022-03-15 @ 1:36 am

Outsiders - 2022-02-23 @ 2:06 am

Post Your Comment Now! (membership required)




FIGURES SHOPPING ONLINE

Search Online Stores for 'Sonic The Hedgehog'



The affiliate links on this site may generate revenue for it when a purchase is made
Toys Shopping Oniine


MORE Entertainment




This site uses cookies for site configuration, advertising, and analysis. By using this site you accept our policies - Read Full Site Policy OK
Sign Up For The TNI Newsletter And Have The News Delivered To You!


Forums Communities: Toy Fans - Marvel Fans - Transformers Fans

@ToyNewsI Socials: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram

@MarvelousNews Socials: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram

@Tformers Socials: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram

@JediInsider Socials: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram

Entertainment News International (ENI) is the #1 popular culture network for adult fans all around the world.
Get the scoop on all the popular comics, games, movies, toys, and more every day!

Contact and Support

Advertising | Submit News | Contact ENI | Privacy Policy

©Entertainment News International - All images, trademarks, logos, video, brands and images used on this website are registered trademarks of their respective companies and owners. All Rights Reserved. Data has been shared for news reporting purposes only. All content sourced by fans, online websites, and or other fan community sources. Entertainment News International is not responsible for reporting errors, inaccuracies, omissions, and or other liablities related to news shared here. We do our best to keep tabs on infringements. If some of your content was shared by accident. Contact us about any infringements right away - CLICK HERE