Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is a 2024 action movie directed by Jeff Fowler, with a running time of 1h 50m. It stars Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey and Keanu Reeves.
Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles have settled into life with the Wachowski family in Green Hills, but a black-and-red hedgehog pulled from a buried government facility upends everything. Shadow moves faster than Sonic and hits harder, driven by a grief that curdled into revenge. To stand a chance, the team strikes an uneasy deal with Dr. Robotnik, who is nursing schemes of his own. Jim Carrey doubles as both Ivo and his grandfather Gerald. Director Jeff Fowler keeps the tone bright and quippy while letting the emotional stakes, and the Sonic Adventure 2 references, land for longtime fans.
Quick answers
What is Sonic the Hedgehog 3 about?
Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles have settled into life with the Wachowski family in Green Hills, but a black-and-red hedgehog pulled from a buried government facility upends everything. Shadow moves faster than Sonic and hits harder, driven by a grief that curdled into revenge. To stand a chance, the team strikes an uneasy deal with Dr. Robotnik, who is nursing schemes of his own. Jim Carrey doubles as both Ivo and his grandfather Gerald. Director Jeff Fowler keeps the tone bright and quippy while letting the emotional stakes, and the Sonic Adventure 2 references, land for longtime fans.
When was Sonic the Hedgehog 3 released?
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was released on 19 December 2024.
How long is Sonic the Hedgehog 3?
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 runs 1h 50m.
Who made Sonic the Hedgehog 3?
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was directed by Jeff Fowler.
Where can I watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3?
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is available on DirecTV On Demand, MGM+, MGM+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount Plus, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime) and Philo.
Where to watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Stream: DirecTV On Demand, MGM+, MGM+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount Plus, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Philo, Prime Video, fuboTV
Rent: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home, FlixFling
Buy: Fandango at Home
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Cast
- Ben Schwartz as Sonic (voice)
- Jim Carrey as Ivo Robotnik / Gerald Robotnik
- Keanu Reeves as Shadow (voice)
- Idris Elba as Knuckles (voice)
- Colleen O'Shaughnessey as Tails (voice)
- James Marsden as Tom
- Tika Sumpter as Maddie
- Lee Majdoub as Agent Stone
- Krysten Ritter as Director Rockwell
- Adam Pally as Wade
- Natasha Rothwell as Rachel
- Shemar Moore as Randall
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A few thoughts on Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Shadow's story began in the games, so play Sonic Adventure 2 to meet him properly, or Sonic Mania for pure retro speed. The colorful team energy and video-game-to-screen swagger also runs through Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, where a wisecracking crew fights a mad genius with the same underdog heart.
Animated comedies where a mismatched crew saves the day
Sonic 3 wins by teaming a squabbling crew, Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, the Wachowskis, even a reluctant Dr. Robotnik, against a stronger foe. These animated comedies run on the same setup: minions, a prehistoric herd, or a league of super-pets bicker their way through giant action set pieces, landing the jokes without ever losing the warmth underneath.
Comic heroes whose scrappy teams take on a stronger foe
Shadow simply outguns Sonic, so the movie's win comes from teamwork rather than raw power, Tails' tech, Knuckles' strength, even Robotnik's schemes turned to the team's advantage. These comics run the same play: a boy-shaped robot, a ragtag pirate crew, four brothers in a sewer, or a class of trainee heroes, leaning on each other to out-plan something stronger than any one of them.