A third Sonic the Hedgehog movie is currently in the works, alongside a new live-action series focused on one of the most popular characters in the series.
Paramount Pictures confirmed that the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie is currently in development alongside a live-action series featuring Knuckles that will also see the return of Idris Elba. No release window has been announced for the two projects.
#SonicMovie3 is officially in development from @ParamountPics and @SEGA! Plus, next year a new original #Knuckles series with @IdrisElba is coming to #ParamountPlus. #SonicMovie2 hits theaters April 8! pic.twitter.com/M0EM3NNd2p
— Paramount+ (@paramountplus) February 15, 2022
SEGA Corporation CEO Haruki Satomi commented on the announcement of the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie and live-action series, saying that 2022 is shaping up to be a significant year for the franchise.
The Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie will hit theaters worldwide this April. The next entry in the series, Sonic Frontiers, will launch on PC and consoles later this year.