Cinemas will be open by then… right?
Paramount has announced that a sequel to 2019’s smash-hit movieSonic the Hedgehoghas been scheduled for theatrical release July 08, 2025. The date was initially revealed by Tinsletown magVariety, beforebeing noted on Twitterby the voice of the blue blur himself, Ben Schwartz.
The originalSonic the Hedgehogfilm had an odd journey to the silver screen. Having been touted for decades, Paramountfinally released the first trailer in April 2019, to the disdain and ridicule of fans who took umbrage with Sonic’s frankly odd visual design.Delaying the movie until February 2020in order to give our spiny friend a fresh look,Sonic the Hedgehogwould ultimately launch to positive reception from critics and fans, grossing over$300 million during its release windowagainst a $90 million budget.
No details have been revealed regarding the extended cast or plot of the as-yet-untitled sequel, but the crew will retain director Jeff Fowler, along with writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller. Ben Schwartz will once again star as Sonic himself, while James Marsden and Jim Carrey are also expected to return as the hapless Tom and the villainous Dr. Robotnik, respectively.
TheSonic the Hedgehogsequel is currently in pre-production at Paramount.
A Quiet Place 2, Top Gun: Maverick delayed until 2021[Variety /Eurogamer]
— Ben Schwartz (@rejectedjokes)June 29, 2025
