Will There Be Sonic 4? Answered

Sonic is one of the most beloved media franchises, so fanatics are always on their toes to see if the franchise is introducing something new. Sonic The Hedgehog initially debuted in 1991 on gaming consoles, so it is extremely popular among grown-ups today who have been playing the Sonic games since the start. The first movie adaptation premiered in 2020, and until now, we have been blessed with two movies, and the third one is all set to arrive in theatres on December 20, 2024. However, as fans are always curious about the franchise, it’s no wonder they are already eager to know if there will be Sonic 4. Well, here’s all you need to know.

Is the Sonic 4 Movie Happening?

Yes, there will be a Sonic 4 movie. Earlier, ‘Sonic 3’ director Jeff Fowler hinted at the possibility of a fourth installment during an interview with Entertainment Weekly, he has recently confirmed the Sonic 4 movie. Fowler says that the post-credit scenes of Sonic 3 will tease the events of the fourth film. In continuation, he states:

“We’re putting them in there for a reason, and we’re not doing it just to have an end credit teaser because we know fans love to see it.” – Jeff Fowler, Sonic 3 Director

Speaking to EW, Fowler revealed previously that the third movie’s end will tease new characters, and now we know that it will also allow us to learn about the plot.

In Sonic 2, the blue hedgehog shows us what he is capable of by defeating the bad guys. In Sonic 3, we will see him allying with Tails and Knuckles as a new villainous hedgehog named Shadow emerges. Well, while the fans are eager to see Sonic on the big screens once again, they are also intrigued to meet Shadow as the new character is voiced by the beloved actor Keanu Reeves. Previously, Reeves accumulated the praise of the worldwide fandom after appearing in the John Wick franchise and The Matrix, but now it seems he also wants to make a name for himself in the world of voice acting.