Sonic 3 will hit theaters at the end of 2024. Paramount hopes to bring back the success of the first two opuses, but the competition will be tougher.
The first two Sonic films were Paramount hits. So much so that the studio is now confident enough in the license and its projects to initiate a third film. And what’s even better, the studio made sure the film could do well during a busy period like the holiday season. Sonic 3, the movie is currently scheduled for release on December 20, 2024.
Sonic 3, the film will hit theaters at the end of 2024
Very few details have been revealed about this third entry in the franchise. For example, no one knows if Jim Carrey will wear his Dr. Robotnik costume. Eventually, the actor said he was planning to retire. Meanwhile, a spin-off series centered on Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba) is coming to Paramount+ next year.
Paramount hopes to find success with first two opuses
Sonic the Movie and Sonic 2 the Movie were released in February 2020 and April 2022, respectively. The latter of the two even became the highest-grossing film adapted from a video game in the United States. It also ranks ninth in annual revenue to date with just over $400 million in revenue worldwide. Sonic 3, so the film will compete with Avatar 3 and the film version of the Broadway show Wicked. If all schedules are met, of course.
but the competition will be tougher
Otherwise, the Sonic-themed Fall Guys event kicks off today and runs until Monday. In the new level of Bean Hill Zone, you will need to collect rings in order to get rewards such as Sonic sneakers. Skins for Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Super Sonic, and Dr. Robotnik will be available in the store during the event, along with the Sonic Leg Emote. The Sonic skin was already offered in the game shortly after its launch in August 2020, and the Knuckles skin also appeared last year.
Run faster, fly higher and hit harder. #SonicMovie3 will hit theaters on December 20, 2024 . pic.twitter.com/DcFGbaKUao
— Sonic the Hedgehog (@SonicMovie) August 9, 2022
sonic?!?
joints?!??!?
TAILS?!?
EGGMAN??!?!?!!!?!
SUPER Sonic?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
I can’t believe this is happening, Sonic and Knuckles are back and this time they’re bringing BUDS with them (sort of) pic.twitter.com/VyEmnwleFF
— Fall Guys… FREE FOR EVERYONE! 👑 (@FallGuysGame) August 9, 2022