How to Watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - Showtimes and Where to Stream Online

The journey from the infamous "Ugly Sonic" trailer of 2019 has been quite a ride! While the first *Sonic the Hedgehog* movie wasn't a perfect video game adaptation, it successfully launched a franchise starring Ben Schwartz as Sonic, Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik, and now, in the latest installment, Keanu Reeves as Shadow. IGN's review of *Sonic the Hedgehog 3* praises the improved humor, visuals, and stellar performances by Jim Carrey, giving it an edge over its predecessors. And the fun doesn't stop at a trilogy; *Sonic the Hedgehog 4* is already slated for 2027!

Planning a viewing? Here's everything you need to know about how to watch *Sonic the Hedgehog 3*:

How to Watch Sonic 3: Showtimes, Streaming, and Physical Release

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is currently playing in theaters. Check showtimes at these major theater sites:

Fandango
AMC Theaters
Cinemark Theaters
Regal Theaters

Where to Stream Sonic 3

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 [Digital]

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails return for their most epic adventure yet! Facing the formidable Shadow, a mysterious hedgehog with unprecedented powers, the team must forge an unlikely alliance to save the planet. Keanu Reeves joins the all-star cast as the voice of Shadow. Available now for rent or purchase on Prime Video.

*Sonic the Hedgehog 3* is available digitally and can be rented or purchased from various marketplaces, including Prime Video. While Paramount+ is the exclusive streaming home for *Sonic 3*, a release date hasn't been confirmed. Based on the release timelines of *Sonic the Hedgehog 2* and other Paramount releases like *Smile 2* and *A Quiet Place: Day One*, we can expect *Sonic the Hedgehog 3* to arrive on Paramount+ by mid-February 2025.

Sonic 3 Physical Release Date

Release Date TBA

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 [4K Steelbook + Blu-Ray + Digital Copy]

$44.99 at Amazon

A 4K steelbook edition of *Sonic the Hedgehog 3* is available for preorder on Amazon. While a release date is yet to be announced, Amazon's preorder price guarantee offers peace of mind. For more information on upcoming Blu-ray releases, check out our guide.

What Is Sonic the Hedgehog 3 About?

The third Sonic film delves into the origins of Shadow the Hedgehog, first seen in *Sonic Adventure 2* and *Sonic x Shadow Generations*. Here's the official synopsis:

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails unite to battle Shadow, a mysterious new enemy with powers unlike anything they've faced before. Overmatched, they seek an unlikely alliance to stop Shadow and save the planet.

How to Watch Sonic 1 and 2

Sonic the Hedgehog 2-Movie Collection [Blu-ray]

$20.67 at Amazon

The first two Sonic movies are available on Blu-ray and readily accessible online. Both are streaming on Hulu and Paramount+, with the first film also available on Peacock and Prime Video. Paramount+ hosts most other Sonic adaptations, including the 90s cartoon and this year's Knuckles short.

Sonic the Hedgehog 1: Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, Prime Video

Sonic the Hedgehog 2: Hulu, Paramount+, Prime Video

Does Sonic 3 Have a Post-Credits Scene?

Yes! *Sonic 3* features both mid-credits and post-credits scenes, which were leaked prior to the film's release. For those who don't mind spoilers, our guide to the ending reveals all.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Cast

Directed by Jeff Fowler and written by Patrick Casey, Josh Miller, and John Wittington, *Sonic the Hedgehog 3* stars:

Ben Schwartz as Sonic the Hedgehog
Colleen O'Shaughnessey as Tails
Idris Elba as Knuckles
Keanu Reeves as Shadow the Hedgehog
Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik (and Gerald Robotnik)
James Marsden as Tom Wachowski
Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski
Krysten Ritter as Director Rockwell
Natasha Rothwell as Rachel
Lee Majdoub as Agent Stone
Alyla Browne as Maria
Shemar Moore as Randall Handel
Adam Pally as Wade Whipple

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Rating and Runtime

*Sonic the Hedgehog 3* is rated PG for action, some violence, rude humor, thematic elements, and mild language. Its runtime is 1 hour and 50 minutes.