Sat Jan 25 23:20:00 UTC 2025: **Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Speeds to Streaming, Sequel Announced**
**Hollywood, CA –** Box office smash *Sonic the Hedgehog 3*, which just crossed the $422 million mark globally, is now available for digital rental and purchase. The film, released in theaters only a month ago on December 20th, is currently available for a premium price, marking the first stage of its home release strategy. While a specific date hasn’t been announced, Paramount+ is expected to add the film to its streaming library sometime in late February.
This early digital release follows a growing trend of major films quickly becoming available for home viewing, prioritizing additional revenue streams beyond box office success.
The news comes alongside another major announcement: *Sonic the Hedgehog 4* is officially confirmed, with a release date set for March 19, 2027. While casting details are yet to be revealed, the return of key actors from previous films, including Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba, and Jim Carrey, is widely anticipated. The *Sonic* film franchise has now collectively grossed over $1 billion worldwide, contributing to the ongoing narrative that the “curse” of poorly received video game adaptations is a thing of the past, further supported by the billion-dollar success of *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*.
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