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Film · 2024 · Sonic (3 of 4)

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Directed by Jeff Fowler · starring Alyla Browne, Ben Schwartz and Colleen O'Shaughnessey

  • 1 h 50 min
  • PG
  • Action · Adventure · Comedy
  • USAJapan
  • 7.3 AverageMovieNCo
  • 8.7 Users6 votes
  • 5.8 Critics5 reviews

Synopsis

The alien Shadow (Keanu Reeves) accidentally lands on Earth during the 1970s. Since then, he has been kept in quarantine, remaining in a state of suspension for years. However, the black hedgehog awakens in the midst of 2024 to uncontrollably attack downtown Tokyo. This prompts Sonic (Ben Schwartz), Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey), and Knuckles (Idris Elba) to decide to stop him before it's too late.

However, the enemy, who seems to be searching for something, is too powerful. Sonic's team must ally with Dr. Eggman (Jim Carrey) to defeat the villain. 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3', directed by filmmaker Jeff Fowler, continues the adventures of the hedgehog following the events of 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' in 2022 and the interlude 'Knuckles', a spin-off series starring Idris Elba's character.

The film loosely adapts the video game 'Sonic Adventure 2', released in 2001, year in which Shadow was introduced into the series. Names like Krysten Ritter, James Marsden, Sofia Pernas, Tika Sumpter, and Alyla Browne complete the cast. With an approximate budget of 120 million dollars, 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' has grossed half of its costs during its opening weekend in the United States, a very good sign of its box office performance.

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Availability checked on 8 November 2026.

The essentials

Runtime
110 min1 hour and 50 minutes
Budget
$122mParamount Pictures
Box office
$492.2m4.0 times its budget
Rating
PGParental guidance
How long is Sonic the Hedgehog 3?
1 hour and 50 minutes (110 minutes).
Who directed Sonic the Hedgehog 3?
Jeff Fowler.
Who is in Sonic the Hedgehog 3?
It stars Alyla Browne, Ben Schwartz, Colleen O'Shaughnessey and Idris Elba.
Where can I watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3?
In the UK it is available with a subscription on Netflix and to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
How much did Sonic the Hedgehog 3 make?
It took $492.2 million worldwide. It cost $122 million.
Is it part of a series?
Yes: it is film 3 of 4 in Sonic.
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Director
Jeff Fowler
Writers
Josh Miller
Cinematography
Brandon Trost

Videos and trailers

All 3 videos

Photos and posters

All 10 photos

Reviews

All 5 reviews
8.7 6 votes
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What the critics say average 5.8 from 5 outlets

  • 8.3 The A.V. ClubMatt Donato Sonic The Hedgehog 3 lets its animated heroes shine. There's less "live" in this impressively blended live-action movie, which is not a detriment. Read
  • 6.3 Roger EbertChristy Lemire Once Carrey's frenetic performances kick into gear, he gets to take this movie to incredibly strange places, ensuring that it will probably work for the adults in the audience as well as the little… Read
  • 2.5 IndiewireChristian Zilko It might be enough to entertain young children or diehard SEGA loyalists, but the rest of us are left to lament that the running time isn't as fast as its blue protagonist. Read

Box office

Weekend by weekend
  • Budget $122m
  • Worldwide $492.2m
  • Spain €8.7m

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