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7.6 / 10(3,504 votes)IMDbPG20241h 50m$492.2M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America, Japan

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

“New adventure. New rival.”

Synopsis

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-25

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Beijing

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

July 9, 2025

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

January 21, 2025

VOD & Digital Platforms

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 15, 2025

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (4.03x ROI)

Production Budget

$122M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$492.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

4.03x

+$370.2M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $122MWorldwide: $492.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jeff Fowler
Screenplay & Story
John Whittington, Josh Miller, Pat Casey
Original Score
Tom Holkenborg
Original Title
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Country of Origin
United States of America, Japan
Spoken Languages
English, French, Japanese, Spanish
Runtime
1h 50m
Production Budget
$122M
Worldwide Gross
$492.2M
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures, Original Film, Marza Animation Planet, SEGA, Blur Studio, SEGA of America

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jeff Fowler

Screenplay & Story

John Whittington, Josh Miller, Pat Casey, Joel Erickson

Original Score & Music

Tom Holkenborg

Director of Photography

Brandon Trost, Peter Lyons Collister, Jeremy Braben

Film Editing

Al LeVine

Producers

Neal H. Moritz, Toru Nakahara, Haruki Satomi, Yukio Sugino, Tim Miller

Department Leadership Roster

Neal H. Moritz

Neal H. Moritz

Producer

Brandon Trost

Brandon Trost

Director of Photography

Luke Freeborn

Production Design

Al LeVine

Editor

Jeff Fowler

Jeff Fowler

Director

Tom Holkenborg

Tom Holkenborg

Original Music Composer

John Whittington

John Whittington

Screenplay

Toru Nakahara

Producer

Toby Ascher

Toby Ascher

Producer

Hitoshi Okuno

Producer

Josh Miller

Josh Miller

Screenplay

Pat Casey

Pat Casey

Screenplay

Eleanor Baker

Costume Design

Ged Wright

Ged Wright

Visual Effects Supervisor

Hayden Landis

Hayden Landis

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Sonic the Hedgehog 3 about?

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.

Who directed Sonic the Hedgehog 3?

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was directed by Jeff Fowler.

Who stars in Sonic the Hedgehog 3?

The principal cast of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 includes Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba, Colleen O'Shaughnessey.

When was Sonic the Hedgehog 3 released and how long is it?

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.

What was the box office and production budget of Sonic the Hedgehog 3?

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 had a reported production budget of $122M and grossed $492.2M at the worldwide box office (4.03 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Sonic the Hedgehog 3?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was composed by Tom Holkenborg.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Sonic the Hedgehog 3?

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).