‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ will hit theaters within the 2024 vacation season | Engadget

The first two Sonic films had been strong hits for Paramount. So a lot so, the studio has confidence the could be profitable even in the course of the aggressive vacation season. As such, it gave Sonic the Hedgehog 3 a launch date of December twentieth, 2024.

Few particulars have been revealed concerning the third entry within the sequence as but. It’s unclear whether or not Jim Carrey will return as Dr. Robotnik after the actor stated he was contemplating retiring from performing. Meanwhile, a spin-off sequence centered on Knuckles (Idris Elba) is coming to Paramount+ subsequent yr.

and  had been launched in February 2020 and April 2022, respectively, with the latter turning into the highest-grossing video-game movie within the US. It’s additionally the ninth highest-grossing film of the yr to date after raking in simply over $400 million worldwide. Sonic 3 might be competing in opposition to the likes of  and a film model of the Broadway present Wicked.

Elsewhere, a Sonic-themed  occasion begins on Thursday and runs till Monday. In the brand new Bean Hill Zone degree, you will be tasked with amassing rings to earn rewards comparable to Sonic sneakers. Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Super Sonic and Dr. Robotnik outfits might be out there within the retailer in the course of the occasion, as will a Sonic foot faucet emote. A Sonic pores and skin was beforehand out there within the sport in August 2020. A Knuckles outfit appeared within the retailer final yr too.