Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Finishes Production: Director Shares Hints About Metal Sonic and Exciting Movie Details
Sonic the Hedgehog is racing back to theaters as production on Sonic the Hedgehog 4 comes to a close. Director Jeff Fowler, who has directed all four films in the franchise, announced the wrap on Friday, sharing a set photo featuring himself alongside the character Metal Sonic.
“And that’s a wrap on #SonicMovie4!!!” Fowler posted on X. “On behalf of this amazing cast/crew, we have filmed the BEST Sonic Movie yet and can’t wait to share.”
Scheduled for a theatrical release on March 19, 2027, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 features Kristen Bell voicing Amy Rose, with Ben Schwartz reprising his role as Sonic. The cast also includes Jim Carrey, James Marsden, and Tika Sumpter.
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The film is produced by Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, and Toru Nakahara. The Sonic franchise has surpassed $1 billion in global box office revenue, with the last installment becoming the highest-grossing film of the series at over $490 million.
And that’s a wrap on #SonicMovie4 !!!
On behalf of this amazing cast/crew, we have filmed the BEST Sonic Movie yet and can’t wait to share 💙🩷 pic.twitter.com/L07xTZoO7N
— Jeff Fowler (@fowltown) May 15, 2026
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 opened at No. 1 in the U.S. for two consecutive weeks and topped charts in over 30 international markets, including the U.K., Mexico, Italy, and Australia. The film generated over $180 million in global consumer spending from home entertainment rentals and purchases.
