‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ will hit theaters in Christmas 2024

The first two Sonic movies were solid hits for Paramount. So much so, the studio is confident it can be successful even during the competitive holiday season. As such it gave Sonic the hedgehog 3 a release date of December 20, 2024.

Few details have been revealed about the third installment in the series. It’s unclear if Jim Carrey will return as Dr. Robotnik after the actor said he is considering quitting acting. Meanwhile, a spin-off series focusing on Knuckles (Idris Elba) is coming to Paramount+ next year.

and were released in February 2020 and April 2022 respectively, with the latter becoming the highest-grossing video game film in the US. It is also the ninth highest-grossing film of the year to date, grossing just over $400 million worldwide. Sonic 3 will fight against people like and a movie version of the Broadway show Bad.

Elsewhere, a Sonic theme event starts on Thursday and runs through Monday. In the new Bean Hill Zone level, you must collect rings to earn rewards such as Sonic sneakers. During the event, Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Super Sonic, and Dr. Robotnik outfits are available in the shop, as well as a Sonic foot tap emote. A Sonic skin was previously available in the game in August 2020. Last year, a Knuckles outfit also appeared in the store.