Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s digital release date has now been revealed following its successful box office run. Directed by Jeff Fowler, the third installment in the popularSonic the Hedgehogfranchise follows Sonic (Ben Schwartz), Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey), and Knuckles (Idris Elba) as they face off against the villainous Shadow (Keanu Reeves).Sonic the Hedgehog 3reviewshave been generally very positive from critics, and the film, which also features the return of Jim Carrey as Robotnik, has been a smash hit at the box office, grossing $422 million worldwide.
As the film remains in movie theaters, Paramount now reveals thatSonic the Hedgehog 3will release on VOD on Tuesday, June 13, 2025. There will also be the option to digitally purchase the fullSonic the Hedgehogthree-movie collection. Accompanying the VOD announcement is the confirmation that the third movie will arrive on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD on July 19, 2025. There will also be two collectible steelbook editions for the 4K UHD and Blu-ray combo. Both the digital and physical media releases ofSonic the Hedgehog 3will include the following bonus features:
What Sonic The Hedgehog 3’s VOD Release Means For The Movie
How The Film Compares To The Other Sonic Movies
All theSonic the Hedgehogmovies have been major successes with audiences. The third movie, however, has been praised as the best of the franchise in many reviews, and it just recently became the highest-grossing of the three. As seen in the chart below, the franchise looks stronger than ever, and this bodes well for Sonic’s future adventures after theSonic the Hedgehog 3ending.
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3
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$422M
Prior to the third film even hitting theaters, it was confirmed thatSonic the Hedgehog 4is in developmentwith a release date set for 2027. So far, no story information for the fourth movie has been revealed, but it will presumably feature the return of the coreSonic the Hedgehogcast members. With the third film having done so well in theaters and now poised to be a hit on VOD, it’s entirely possible that the upcoming fourth movie won’t be the end of the road for the franchise.
Our Take On Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Coming To VOD
Sonic Will Be A Big Audience Draw At Home
Exclusive theatrical windows for movies are getting shorter, except for figures like Christopher Nolan and Tom Cruise.Clearly, studios have data that suggests sending a movie to VOD after one month in theaters is the best way to maximize revenue, and this makes sense since interest in the movie won’t have substantially dipped compared to after three months in theaters.
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There is a complete trilogy of live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movies and a TV show spinoff. Ranking them from worst to best reveals which is greatest.
VOD revenue is generally not made public like box office data is, butSonic the Hedgehog 3has surely already significantly surpassed its break-even point in theaters. The film looks likely to be a big draw on home viewing platforms, with audiences evidently enjoying this take on the iconic Sega video game character.
Cast
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 reunites Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails as they face a formidable new adversary, Shadow. With Shadow’s unprecedented powers posing a significant threat, Team Sonic seeks an unexpected alliance to thwart his plans and safeguard the planet.
