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<p>[quote_left]You think your world is safe, but your time is about to run out. The chaos... has only just begun.||[[Doctor Eggman]][cite_web title="Sonic the Hedgehog 4 | Title Reveal (2027 Movie) - Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, Kristen Bell" url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRHnJKdcRwI" website="YouTube" access-date="March 20, 2026"][/quote_left]</p>

<p><strong><em>Sonic the Hedgehog 4</em></strong> is an upcoming American action-adventure comedy film based on the <em>[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]</em> video game series. It is the fourth film in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (film series)|<em>Sonic the Hedgehog</em> film series]], the sequel to <em>[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]</em>, and the fifth installment in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog Cinematic Universe]]. The film is directed by [[Jeff Fowler]] and produced by [[Neal H. Moritz]], [[Toby Ascher]], and [[Toru Nakahara]].[cite_web title="Sonic the Hedgehog 4" url="https://www.uip.dk/en/taxonomy/term/3519" website="United International Pictures" access-date="January 1, 2026" archive-date="January 1, 2026" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20260102043142/https://www.uip.dk/en/taxonomy/term/3519"]</p>

<p>[[Jim Carrey]], [[Ben Schwartz]], [[Idris Elba]], [[Keanu Reeves]], [[James Marsden]], [[Tika Sumpter]], [[Colleen O'Shaughnessey]], and [[Lee Majdoub]] reprise their roles from previous installments. [[Kristen Bell]] joins the voice cast as [[Amy Rose]], while [[Ben Kingsley]], [[Matt Berry]], [[Nick Offerman]], and [[Richard Ayoade]] appear in undisclosed roles.[cite_web last="Jackson" first="Angelique" date="March 19, 2026" title="<em>Sonic the Hedgehog 4</em> Full Cast Revealed: Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba Returning Alongside Newcomers Ben Kingsley, Nick Offerman and More" url="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-cast-keanu-reeves-idris-elba-1236692974/" website="Variety" publisher="Penske Media Corporation" access-date="March 19, 2026" archive-date="March 19, 2026" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20260319134349/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-cast-keanu-reeves-idris-elba-1236692974/" language="en-US"]</p>

<p>A project titled <em>Sonic 4</em> appeared in <em>Production Weekly</em> in April 2024, with [[Paramount Pictures]] formally reported to be developing the fourth film that December.[cite_web title="Production Weekly – Issue 1397 – Thursday, April 11, 2024 / 212 Listings – 46 Pages" url="https://www.productionweekly.com/production-weekly-issue-1397-thursday-april-11-2024-212-listings-46-pages/"][cite_web date="December 19, 2024" title="<em>Sonic the Hedgehog 4</em> in the Works for 2027 Release (EXCLUSIVE)" url="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-release-date-2027-1236254778/" website="Variety" access-date="December 19, 2024"] Principal photography began on March 2, 2026 and concluded on May 15, with voice recording beginning later that month.[cite_web last="Yin-Poole" first="Wesley" date="March 2, 2026" title="<em>Sonic the Hedgehog 4</em> Movie Teaser Image Offers First Look at Amy’s Hammer" url="https://www.ign.com/articles/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-movie-teaser-image-offers-first-look-at-amys-hammer" website="IGN" publisher="Ziff Davis" access-date="March 2, 2026" archive-date="March 2, 2026" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20260302182819/https://www.ign.com/articles/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-movie-teaser-image-offers-first-look-at-amys-hammer" language="en-US"][cite_web last="Garner" first="Glenn" date="May 15, 2026" title="<em>Sonic the Hedgehog 4</em> Wraps Production, Director Teases Metal Sonic & 'The Best Sonic Movie Yet'" url="https://deadline.com/2026/05/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-wraps-production-1236906984/" website="Deadline Hollywood" publisher="Penske Media Corporation" access-date="May 17, 2026" archive-date="May 16, 2026" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20260516022023/https://deadline.com/2026/05/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-wraps-production-1236906984/" language="en-US"]</p>

<p>The film will draw elements from <em>[[Sonic CD]]</em> (1993), which introduced both Amy and [[Metal Sonic]], although Fowler has stated that its story will not be a direct adaptation of the game.[cite_web last="McWhertor" first="Michael" date="January 20, 2025" title="<em>Sonic the Hedgehog 3</em> director teases plans for Metal Sonic, Amy Rose in <em>Sonic 4</em>" url="https://www.polygon.com/movies/510831/sonic-the-hedgehog-3-digital-release-voice-actor-metal-sonic-amy-rose" website="Polygon" publisher="Vox Media" access-date="January 27, 2025" archive-date="January 30, 2025" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20250130165948/https://www.polygon.com/movies/510831/sonic-the-hedgehog-3-digital-release-voice-actor-metal-sonic-amy-rose/" language="en-US"] <em>Sonic the Hedgehog 4</em> is scheduled to be released by Paramount Pictures in the United States on March 19, 2027.[cite_web last="Kim" first="Matt" date="January 21, 2025" title="<em>Sonic the Hedgehog 4</em> Release Date Announced" url="https://www.ign.com/articles/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-release-date-announced" website="IGN" publisher="Ziff Davis" access-date="January 22, 2025" archive-date="January 21, 2025" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20250121224359/https://www.ign.com/articles/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-release-date-announced" language="en-US"]</p>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Synopsis</h2>

<p>[[Sonic the Hedgehog]] is joined by a new hero, [[Amy Rose]], as he faces a new technological enemy, [[Metal Sonic]].[cite_web title="Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Detailed Record View" url="https://publicrecords.copyright.gov/detailed-record/siebel_PRE000014330" website="U.S. Copyright Office Public Records System" date="May 13, 2026"]</p>

<p>[[Metal Sonic]] will appear in the film, although it has not been confirmed whether the character will be voiced or remain non-speaking.[ref name="MetalSonicVoice"][cite_web last="McWhertor" first="Michael" date="January 20, 2025" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 3 director teases plans for Metal Sonic, Amy Rose in Sonic 4" url="https://www.polygon.com/movies/510831/sonic-the-hedgehog-3-digital-release-voice-actor-metal-sonic-amy-rose" website="Polygon" publisher="Vox Media" access-date="January 27, 2025" archive-date="January 30, 2025" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20250130165948/https://www.polygon.com/movies/510831/sonic-the-hedgehog-3-digital-release-voice-actor-metal-sonic-amy-rose/"][/ref]<br><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20250130165948/https://www.polygon.com/movies/510831/sonic-the-hedgehog-3-digital-release-voice-actor-metal-sonic-amy-rose/%22%5D%5B/ref%5D"></a></p>

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Voice cast</h3>

<li>[[Ben Schwartz]] as [[Sonic the Hedgehog]], an anthropomorphic blue hedgehog capable of running at supersonic speeds.[ref name="BellCast"][cite_web last="Kroll" first="Justin" date="February 18, 2026" title="Kristen Bell Joins ‘Sonic The Hedgehog 4’ At Paramount" url~~="<a href~~="https://deadline.com/2026/02/kristen-bell-sonic-the-hedgehog-4-amy-rose-1236728488/~~">https://deadline.com/2026/02/kristen-bell-sonic-the-hedgehog-4-amy-rose-1236728488/</a>~~" website="Deadline Hollywood"][/ref]</li>

<li>[[Ben Schwartz]] as [[Sonic the Hedgehog]], an anthropomorphic blue hedgehog capable of running at supersonic speeds.[ref name="BellCast"][cite_web last="Kroll" first="Justin" date="February 18, 2026" title="Kristen Bell Joins ‘Sonic The Hedgehog 4’ At Paramount" url="https://deadline.com/2026/02/kristen-bell-sonic-the-hedgehog-4-amy-rose-1236728488/" website="Deadline Hollywood"][/ref]</li>

</ul>

<p>[[Kristen Bell]] as [[Amy Rose]], an anthropomorphic pink hedgehog who wields the [[Piko Piko Hammer]].[ref name="BellCast"/][ref name="BellTHR"][cite_web last="Kit" first="Borys" date="February 18, 2026" title="‘Sonic 4’: Kristen Bell to Voice Amy Rose (Exclusive)" url~~="<a href~~="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sonic-4-kristen-bell-voice-amy-rose-1236508342/~~">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sonic-4-kristen-bell-voice-amy-rose-1236508342/</a>~~" website="The Hollywood Reporter" access-date="February 18, 2026"][/ref]</p>

<p>[[Kristen Bell]] as [[Amy Rose]], an anthropomorphic pink hedgehog who wields the [[Piko Piko Hammer]].[ref name="BellCast"/][ref name="BellTHR"][cite_web last="Kit" first="Borys" date="February 18, 2026" title="‘Sonic 4’: Kristen Bell to Voice Amy Rose (Exclusive)" url="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sonic-4-kristen-bell-voice-amy-rose-1236508342/" website="The Hollywood Reporter" access-date="February 18, 2026"][/ref]</p>

<p>[[Idris Elba]] as [[Knuckles the Echidna]], a powerful anthropomorphic red echidna warrior whose abilities include super strength and the Flames of Disaster, which allow him to ignite his fists.[ref name="Sonic4Cast"][cite_web last="Jackson" first="Angelique" date="March 19, 2026" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Full Cast Revealed: Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba Returning Alongside Newcomers Ben Kingsley, Nick Offerman and More" url~~="<a href~~="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-cast-keanu-reeves-idris-elba-1236692974/~~">https://variety.com/2026/film/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-cast-keanu-reeves-idris-elba-1236692974/</a>~~" website="Variety" publisher="Penske Media Corporation" access-date="March 19, 2026" archive-date="March 19, 2026" archive-url~~="<a href~~="https://web.archive.org/web/20260319134349/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-cast-keanu-reeves-idris-elba-1236692974/~~">https://web.archive.org/web/20260319134349/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-cast-keanu-reeves-idris-elba-1236692974/</a>~~" language="en-US"][/ref]</p>

<p>[[Idris Elba]] as [[Knuckles the Echidna]], a powerful anthropomorphic red echidna warrior whose abilities include super strength and the Flames of Disaster, which allow him to ignite his fists.[ref name="Sonic4Cast"][cite_web last="Jackson" first="Angelique" date="March 19, 2026" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Full Cast Revealed: Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba Returning Alongside Newcomers Ben Kingsley, Nick Offerman and More" url="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-cast-keanu-reeves-idris-elba-1236692974/" website="Variety" publisher="Penske Media Corporation" access-date="March 19, 2026" archive-date="March 19, 2026" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20260319134349/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-cast-keanu-reeves-idris-elba-1236692974/" language="en-US"][/ref]</p>

<p>[[Keanu Reeves]] as [[Shadow the Hedgehog]], a black-and-red anthropomorphic hedgehog created as part of [[Project Shadow]] who possesses abilities similar to Sonic's.[ref name="Sonic4Cast"/] [[Colleen O'Shaughnessey]] as [[Miles "Tails" Prower]], an intelligent anthropomorphic fox who can fly using his two tails and specializes in creating and operating gadgets.[ref name="Sonic4Cast"/] [[Ben Kingsley]] as an undisclosed character.[ref name="Sonic4Cast"/] [[Nick Offerman]] as an undisclosed character.[ref name="Sonic4Cast"/]</p>

<p>Kingsley and Offerman's roles have been confirmed to be voice roles, though their characters have not been announced.[ref name="Sonic4Cast"/]</p>

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Live-action cast</h3>

<li>[[Jim Carrey]] as [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik]], a mad scientist and Sonic's arch-enemy.[ref name="Sonic4Cast"/]</li>

<li>[[James Marsden]] as [[Tom Wachowski]], the sheriff of Green Hills and adoptive father of Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles.[ref name="Sonic4Cast"/]</li>

<li>[[Tika Sumpter]] as [[Maddie Wachowski]], Tom's wife, a veterinarian, and the adoptive mother of Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles.[ref name="Sonic4Cast"/]</li>

<li>[[Lee Majdoub]] as [[Stone|Agent Stone]], Robotnik's devoted assistant.[ref name="Sonic4Cast"/]</li>

<li>[[Matt Berry]] as an undisclosed character.[ref name="Sonic4Cast"/]</li>

<li>[[Richard Ayoade]] as an undisclosed character.[ref name="Sonic4Cast"/]</li>

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<p>Berry and Ayoade's roles have been identified as live-action characters, but no further details about either character have been announced.[ref name="Sonic4Cast"/]</p>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Appearances</h2>

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Locations</h3>

<li>[[Earth]]

<li>[[North America]]

<li>[[California]]

<li>[[San Francisco]][cite_tweet user="The Sonic Collector’s Scoop (@TheSonicScoop)" date="August 19, 2026" title="The Sonic Collector’s Scoop (@TheSonicScoop) on X" url="https://x.com/TheSonicScoop/status/2090207232797376940"]</li>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Items</h3>

<li>[[Metal Sonics]]

<li>[[Metal Sonic]][cite_web last="McWhertor" first="Michael" date="January 20, 2025" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 3 director teases plans for Metal Sonic, Amy Rose in Sonic 4" url="https://www.polygon.com/movies/510831/sonic-the-hedgehog-3-digital-release-voice-actor-metal-sonic-amy-rose" website="Polygon" publisher="Vox Media"]</li>

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<li>[[Piko Piko Hammer]][cite_tweet user="Jeff Fowler (@fowltown)" date="March 2, 2026" title="Jeff Fowler (@fowltown) on X" url="https://x.com/fowltown/status/2028516385756742055"]</li>

<li>[[Chaos Emeralds]]</li>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sentient species</h3>

<li>[[Hedgehogs]]</li>

<li>[[Echidnas]][cite_web title="Sonic the Hedgehog 4" url="https://web.archive.org/web/20260102043142/https://www.uip.dk/en/taxonomy/term/3519" website="United International Pictures" access-date="January 1, 2026" archive-date="January 1, 2026" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20260102043142/https://www.uip.dk/en/taxonomy/term/3519"]</li>

<li>[[Foxes]][cite_web date="March 19, 2026" title="‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’ Full Cast Revealed: Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba Returning Alongside Newcomers Ben Kingsley, Nick Offerman and More" url="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-cast-keanu-reeves-idris-elba-1236692974/" website="Variety"]</li>

<li>[[Humans]][cite_web title="Sonic the Hedgehog 4" url="https://web.archive.org/web/20260102043142/https://www.uip.dk/en/taxonomy/term/3519" website="United International Pictures" access-date="January 1, 2026" archive-date="January 1, 2026" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20260102043142/https://www.uip.dk/en/taxonomy/term/3519"]</li>

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<p></p>

<p>=== Organizations ===</p>

<li>[[Team Sonic]][cite_web date="March 19, 2026" title="‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’ Full Cast Revealed: Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba Returning Alongside Newcomers Ben Kingsley, Nick Offerman and More" url="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-cast-keanu-reeves-idris-elba-1236692974/" website="Variety"]</li>

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 Unchanged: <p><strong><em>Sonic the Hedgehog 4</em></strong> is an upcoming American action-adventure comedy film based on the <em>[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]</em> video game series. It is the fourth film in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (film series)|<em>Sonic the Hedgehog</em> film series]], the sequel to <em>[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]</em>, and the fifth installment in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog Cinematic Universe]]. The film is directed by [[Jeff Fowler]] and produced by [[Neal H. Moritz]], [[Toby Ascher]], and [[Toru Nakahara]].[cite_web title="Sonic the Hedgehog 4" url="https://www.uip.dk/en/taxonomy/term/3519" website="United International Pictures" access-date="January 1, 2026" archive-date="January 1, 2026" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20260102043142/https://www.uip.dk/en/taxonomy/term/3519"]</p>
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 Unchanged: <p>A project titled <em>Sonic 4</em> appeared in <em>Production Weekly</em> in April 2024, with [[Paramount Pictures]] formally reported to be developing the fourth film that December.[cite_web title="Production Weekly – Issue 1397 – Thursday, April 11, 2024 / 212 Listings – 46 Pages" url="https://www.productionweekly.com/production-weekly-issue-1397-thursday-april-11-2024-212-listings-46-pages/"][cite_web date="December 19, 2024" title="<em>Sonic the Hedgehog 4</em> in the Works for 2027 Release (EXCLUSIVE)" url="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-release-date-2027-1236254778/" website="Variety" access-date="December 19, 2024"] Principal photography began on March 2, 2026 and concluded on May 15, with voice recording beginning later that month.[cite_web last="Yin-Poole" first="Wesley" date="March 2, 2026" title="<em>Sonic the Hedgehog 4</em> Movie Teaser Image Offers First Look at Amy’s Hammer" url="https://www.ign.com/articles/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-movie-teaser-image-offers-first-look-at-amys-hammer" website="IGN" publisher="Ziff Davis" access-date="March 2, 2026" archive-date="March 2, 2026" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20260302182819/https://www.ign.com/articles/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-movie-teaser-image-offers-first-look-at-amys-hammer" language="en-US"][cite_web last="Garner" first="Glenn" date="May 15, 2026" title="<em>Sonic the Hedgehog 4</em> Wraps Production, Director Teases Metal Sonic &amp; 'The Best Sonic Movie Yet'" url="https://deadline.com/2026/05/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-wraps-production-1236906984/" website="Deadline Hollywood" publisher="Penske Media Corporation" access-date="May 17, 2026" archive-date="May 16, 2026" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20260516022023/https://deadline.com/2026/05/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-wraps-production-1236906984/" language="en-US"]</p>
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+Added: <p>[[Kristen Bell]] as [[Amy Rose]], an anthropomorphic pink hedgehog who wields the [[Piko Piko Hammer]].[ref name="BellCast"/][ref name="BellTHR"][cite_web last="Kit" first="Borys" date="February 18, 2026" title="‘Sonic 4’: Kristen Bell to Voice Amy Rose (Exclusive)" url="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sonic-4-kristen-bell-voice-amy-rose-1236508342/" website="The Hollywood Reporter" access-date="February 18, 2026"][/ref]</p>
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+Added: <p>[[Idris Elba]] as [[Knuckles the Echidna]], a powerful anthropomorphic red echidna warrior whose abilities include super strength and the Flames of Disaster, which allow him to ignite his fists.[ref name="Sonic4Cast"][cite_web last="Jackson" first="Angelique" date="March 19, 2026" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Full Cast Revealed: Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba Returning Alongside Newcomers Ben Kingsley, Nick Offerman and More" url="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-cast-keanu-reeves-idris-elba-1236692974/" website="Variety" publisher="Penske Media Corporation" access-date="March 19, 2026" archive-date="March 19, 2026" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20260319134349/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-cast-keanu-reeves-idris-elba-1236692974/" language="en-US"][/ref]</p>
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+Added: <li>[[San Francisco]][cite_tweet user="The Sonic Collector’s Scoop (@TheSonicScoop)" date="August 19, 2026" title="The Sonic Collector’s Scoop (@TheSonicScoop) on X" url="https://x.com/TheSonicScoop/status/2090207232797376940"]</li>
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+Added: <li>[[Metal Sonic]][cite_web last="McWhertor" first="Michael" date="January 20, 2025" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 3 director teases plans for Metal Sonic, Amy Rose in Sonic 4" url="https://www.polygon.com/movies/510831/sonic-the-hedgehog-3-digital-release-voice-actor-metal-sonic-amy-rose" website="Polygon" publisher="Vox Media"]</li>
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+Added: <li>[[Echidnas]][cite_web title="Sonic the Hedgehog 4" url="https://web.archive.org/web/20260102043142/https://www.uip.dk/en/taxonomy/term/3519" website="United International Pictures" access-date="January 1, 2026" archive-date="January 1, 2026" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20260102043142/https://www.uip.dk/en/taxonomy/term/3519"]</li>
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