The development of Sonic 4 has reportedly commenced for a 2027 release.
The development of Sonic 4 has reportedly commenced for a 2027 release.
It seems that Sonic 3 hasn't even graced the cinema screens fully, but we now have a clue about the follow-up film's arrival.
According to Variety, Paramount is basking in the positive feedback for the most recent film instalment, thereby affirming that Sonic 4 is already in the works. As of now, it's unclear if Jeff Fowler, who has been at the helm of all the previous Sonic films, will be back for Sonic 4. This upcoming film is tentatively scheduled for a 2027 release.
The success of Sonic 3, which scored an impressive 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, is predicted to rake in $55-60 million during its U.S. opening weekend.
Plot specifics for Sonic 4 are currently under wraps, but given the series' history, it would be no surprise if hints towards more video game characters joining the big screen adaptation start surfacing. The original movie's plot setup introduced Tails and eventually Idris Elba's Knuckles, while Sonic 2 paved the way for Shadow's prominent role in Sonic 3.
As Fowler recently shared with Entertainment Weekly, "It's entertaining to see the online debates about who's coming next, who's going to be teased at the film's end. We've all got our favorite characters, and we're all making compelling arguments for which one should be next. It's enjoyable to keep that excitement. This movie is no different when it comes to hinting at new characters."
We won't have to wait long to find out who Sonic's adversaries will be in the subsequent film, as Sonic 3 hits theaters on December 20.
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