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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is officially in production with Paramount Pictures and Sega.
Amy Rose, voiced by Colleen OShaughnessey in the games, will join the cinematic universe, but there is uncertainty about Kristen Bell also voicing Amy due to recent reports.
Idris Elba will reprise his role as Knuckles and Ben Schwartz is expected to return as Sonic.
The film is scheduled for release on March 19, 2027, marking another expansion of the Sonic universe in theaters.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Begins Production with Amy Rose and Knuckles Returns, Possibly Joined by Kristen Bell

Paramount Pictures and Sega have officially begun production on Sonic the Hedgehog 4. Director Jeff Fowler announced the start of filming on social media, sharing a behind-the-scenes photo of himself holding the Piko Piko Hammer. This confirms Amy Rose will enter the Sonic cinematic universe. Colleen O’Shaughnessey, the established voice of Amy Rose in the games, will reprise her role for the film. Idris Elba will also return as the voice of Knuckles. However, other sources indicate that Kristen Bell, known for voicing Anna in Disney’s Frozen, may also voice Amy Rose, creating some uncertainty around the casting. Sources expect Ben Schwartz to return as Sonic, along with the main cast from the previous films. Paramount’s expansion of the Sonic universe has involved steadily introducing characters from Sega’s games to theaters. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is scheduled for release on March 19, 2027.

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Specification
Official Name	Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Brief Summary	The fourth installment in the Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise. Plot TBA.
Released	March 18, 2027
Genre	Comedy, Action, Family, Science Fiction
Production Companies	Paramount Pictures, Original Film, Blur Studio, Marza Animation Planet, SEGA, SEGA of America
Countries of Origin	US
Actors	Ben Schwartz, Kristen Bell
Director	Jeff Fowler
Authors	Patrick Casey, Josh Miller, John Whittington
Producers	Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, Toru Nakahara
Homepage	https://www.sonicthehedgehogmovie.com