Draft:Sonic the Hedgehog (film series)

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  • Comment: See notes on draft talk page. Please do not waste your time and that of the reviewers by resubmitting, until a third film is released. Until then, this is too soon. Robert McClenon (talk) 23:43, 16 September 2023 (UTC)
  • Comment: I just want to be clear. I didn't decline the draft because of its content. The content and references are fine. I declined because per WP:FILMSERIES, a film series consists of at least three films, and in this case, only two have been released, therefore the third film is WP:TOOSOON. SlySabre (talk) 12:55, 24 May 2022 (UTC)
  • Comment: Resubmitted but don't see how it's necessary yet. Some improvements since it was declined but still too soon and all information should be covered at the two film articles in greater depth. Should wait until third film or TV series is released and has content here before submitting. Indagate (talk) 20:22, 23 May 2022 (UTC)
  • Comment: Okay, the draft has been declined. Let's not submit it for right now. ZX2006XZ (talk) 18:10, 15 April 2022 (UTC)
  • Comment: Officially declining this draft per WP:FILMSERIES and comments by IP editor and Indagate. OceanHok (talk) 18:05, 15 April 2022 (UTC)
  • Comment: Agreed with the IP, not suitable for mainspace yet, it's too soon now but maybe when the third film or TV series is released. Needs to be a lot more comparative about the series as a whole rather than information about them in isolation which exists in their articles already Indagate (talk) 12:41, 9 April 2022 (UTC)
  • Comment: WP:FILMSERIES "A film series article should only be created when the series encompasses at least three films." -- 109.76.196.239 (talk) 16:08, 7 April 2022 (UTC)
  • Comment: This title is currently a locked redirect. It will be necessary to request administrative action to unlock the redirect in order to accept a draft. Robert McClenon (talk) 15:09, 30 March 2022 (UTC)
  • Comment: Okay, I decided to submit the article as critical reception has been unveiled. If the draft gets declined, don't submit it until further notice. Thanks. ZX2006XZ (talk) 20:22, 29 March 2022 (UTC)
  • Comment: Do not submit this draft until April 8, 2022. ZX2006XZ (talk) 01:58, 23 February 2022 (UTC)
Sonic the Hedgehog
Logo as seen in the first film
Original workSonic the Hedgehog (2020)
OwnerParamount Pictures
Years2020–present
Print publications
Comics
  • Sonic the Hedgehog: The Adventures of Sonic & Donut Lord (2020)
  • Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Pre-Quill (2022)
Films and television
Film(s)
Short film(s)
  • Sonic Drone Home (2022)
Television seriesKnuckles (2024)

Sonic the Hedgehog is an American-Japanese live action/computer animated action-adventure superhero comedy film and media franchise developed by Paramount Global and Sega Sammy Group. It is based on the video game series and media franchise of the same name. The franchise currently consists of two released films, with a third in production, and a spin-off TV series set to release in April 2024. The franchise has been primarily directed by Jeff Fowler, who directed all three films and the pilot of Knuckles (2024).

Background[edit]

Development for a Sonic the Hedgehog film had occurred dating back to 1993, when Michealene Risley, consumer products director of Sega of America negotiated with several Hollywood producers. Risley had helped license Sonic for the animated series Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog. Sega of America CEO Tom Kalinske feared of damaging the brand, citing the commercial and critical failures of Hollywood Pictures/Cinergi Pictures' Super Mario Bros. and Universal Pictures/Columbia Pictures' Street Fighter. Despite Kalinske's concerns, Sega was enthusiastic. In August 1994, Sega struck a development deal with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Trilogy Entertainment Group, with Pen Densham as executive producer.[1] The film was to be titled Sonic the Hedgehog: Wonders of the World, and would follow Sonic after coming into the real world of a kid named Josh and fighting Dr. Robotnik. MGM later cancelled the film after a failed attempt to give the film to DreamWorks Pictures.[1]

In 2002, Ben Hurst pitched an animated Sonic film to DIC Entertainment that would be continuation of Sonic SatAM, in which he worked as a writer. DiC put Hurst in contact with a Sega executive interested in the idea. Hurst was contacted by Ken Penders, writer of the Archie Comics' Sonic the Hedgehog comic book series, who had been alerted of Hurst's plans. Though Hurst told him his strategy and offered to include him in his effort, Penders told Sega that Hurst was trying to co-opt the franchise, leading Sega to dismiss Hurst and his proposal.[2] In September 2003, Penders pitched his own concept for a Sonic film, Sonic Armageddon. In Penders' words, the movie would have been an origin story and a series reset, resolving the plot threads which began in the animated Sonic show and continued in Archie's comic series. The project was dropped in 2007 due to a corporate upheaval and the death of Sega licensing manager Robert Leffler, who had supported Penders.[3] Penders later confirmed that the film was not pitched to DreamWorks at all.[3]

Development[edit]

Films[edit]

In 2013, Sony Pictures Entertainment acquired the rights to produce and distribute a Sonic film.[4] On June 10, 2014, a live-action animated film was announced as a joint venture between Sony Pictures and Marza Animation Planet, a Japan-based subsidiary of Sega Sammy Holdings which had produced CGI cutscenes for several Sonic games.[5] It would be produced by Neal H. Moritz by his Original Film banner alongside Takeshi Ito, Mie Onishi, and Toru Nakahara, and written by Evan Susser and Van Robichaux.[5] In February 2016, Sega CEO Hajime Satomi said the film was scheduled for 2018.[6] Blur Studio's Tim Miller and Jeff Fowler were hired in 2016 to develop it, with the film being the latter's feature directorial debut and Miller serving as executive producer. Blur Studio previously produced cutscenes for the games Shadow the Hedgehog (2005), for which Fowler directed cutscenes, and Sonic the Hedgehog (2006).[7] Patrick Casey, Josh Miller, and Oren Uziel were writing the screenplay, while Casey and Miller wrote the story.[7][8]

On October 2, 2017, Paramount Pictures announced that they had acquired the rights after Sony put the film in turnaround.[9] Filming began in September 2018.[10] Following the release of the first trailer in April 2019, the film was delayed from its Novmeber 2019 release date to re-design Sonic after his original design was heavily criticized.[11] The film was released in February 2020 to a mixed-to-positive reception. The film features a post-credits scene featuring Miles "Tails" Prowler, with Fowler, Casey, Miller, and stars James Marsden and Ben Schwartz expressing interest in a sequel that further explored the video game's world.[12][13][14][15]

A sequel was confirmed in May 2020, with most of the production team and cast returning from the first film.[16]

Expansion into television[edit]

During development on Sonic the Hedgehog 2, the producers became interested in developing television series set in the films' universe that served as character studies for the cast, with the films serving as "these Avengers-level events" while the shows explore the franchise's supportong characters and give them more depth.[17]

Films[edit]

Film U.S. release date Director Screenwriter(s) Producers Status
Sonic the Hedgehog February 14, 2020 (2020-02-14) Jeff Fowler Pat Casey and Josh Miller Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, Toru Nakahara and Takeshi Ito Released
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 April 8, 2022 (2022-04-08) Pat Casey, Josh Miller and John Whittington Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, Toru Nakahara and Hitoshi Okuno
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 December 20, 2024 (2024-12-20)[18] Post-production

Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)[edit]

Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog (film)

Having superhuman speed, Sonic is forced to abandon his home world of Mobius[19] and ends up on Earth. After being discovered on Earth, he teams up with a human named Tom Wachowski to stop Dr. Ivo Robotnik, who wants to harness his powers. The first film in the series, it was released in theaters on February 14, 2020.[20]

Originally intended for release on November 8, 2019,[21] Sonic the Hedgehog was pushed back to February 14, 2020, due to the overwhelmingly negative response to Sonic's design in the first trailer.[22][23][24] Upon its release, the film was met with mixed reviews from critics, but was a box-office success, becoming the sixth-highest-grossing film of 2020.[25]

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)[edit]

Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film)

Eight months the events of the first film, Sonic joins forces with Miles "Tails" Prower to stop Dr. Robotnik, who recruits Knuckles to find a powerful emerald that has the power to build and destroy civilizations.

Following the success of the first film, Paramount had confirmed that a sequel was in development in May 2020, with Fowler set to return as director alongside writers Casey and Josh Miller.[26] Neal H. Mortiz, Toby Ascher, and Toru Nakahara produced the sequel, having previously co-produced the first film alongside Takeshi Ito, while Tim Miller, Hajime Satomi, and Haruki Satomi returned from the first film as executive producers.[26] Most of the first film's cast returned to reprise their roles, with Idris Elba joining the voice cast as Knuckles the Echidna.[27] Filming began in March 2021, in Vancouver, Canada.[28] The film premiered internationally in March 30, 2022,[29] followed by a world premiere on April 5, 2022,[30] and a theatrical release in the United States in April 8.[31]

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)[edit]

Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (film)

In February 2022, Sega and Paramount confirmed that a third Sonic the Hedgehog film was in active development,[32] with Schwartz reprising his role, who expressed interest in it being subtitled "The Next Level". In April 2022, after Carrey announced that he was considering retiring from acting[33], producers Moritz and Ascher confirmed that his role as Dr. Robotnik would not be recast in any sequels if he followed through with his retirement plans. However, they remained hopeful that they could develop a script good enough for him to continue the role.[34] On August 8, 2022, it was announced that the film would release in theaters on December 20, 2024.[35] The character Shadow the Hedgehog is also expected to appear following his cameo in the mid-credit scene of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, although there was no confirmation for his voice actor at the time. In June 2023, it was reported that filming would begin in late August 2023 in London.[36] Due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, filming would start in September 2023 without actors.[37] In February 2024, it was officially confirmed that Carrey would be reprising his role for the film,[38] while Krysten Ritter, Alyla Browne, James Wolk, Sofia Pernas, Cristo Fernández, and Jorma Taccone were cast in undisclosed roles.[39]

The film will be set after the events of Knuckles (2024).[40]

Other[edit]

In April 2022, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 director Jeff Fowler expressed interest in a future potential crossover film between Sonic the Hedgehog and the Universal Pictures' Mario film by Illumination Entertainment, tentatively entitled "Mario Versus Sonic", agreeing that "it would take a bit of rights-wrangling and negotiations [to] make it happen", but concluding that "there's a little twinkle in his eye about it all".[41]

Short films[edit]

Sonic Drone Home (2022)[edit]

On May 23, 2022, a digital release was announced with an animated short film called Sonic Drone Home following the events of the second film with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles trying to deal with a badnik upgrading itself at the Green Hills Junkyard.[42]

Television series[edit]

SeriesSeasonEpisodesOriginally releasedShowrunner(s)Status
First releasedLast released
Knuckles16April 26, 2024 (2024-04-26)[43]Toby AscherReleased

Knuckles[edit]

Main article: Knuckles (TV series)

Knuckles the Echidna takes Green Hills deputy officer Wade Whipple as his apprentice, teaching him the ways of the Echidnas.[44]

On February 15, 2022, during ViacomCBS' investor day, a television series centered around Knuckles was revealed to be in development for Paramount+, with it set for release in 2024[37][45] John Whittington was announced as head writer and executive producer in April 2023,[44] with Toby Ascher announced as showrunner and co-developer alongside Wittington in February 2024.[46] Additional executive-producers include Idris Elba and Sonic film director Jeff Fowler, who directed the pilot.[44] Filming began on April 2023 in London, England.[44]

The series is set after Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022), and sets up the events of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024).[40] Elba, Adam Pally, Tika Sumpter, Ben Schwartz, and Colleen O'Shaughnessey reprise their respective roles from the films as Knuckles, Wade Whipple, Maddie, Sonic, and Tails.[44][46] All six episodes are set to premiere on April 26, 2024 on Paramount+.[47]

Future[edit]

In April 2024, Toby Ascher said the possibility for other television series was possible should Knuckles be a success and as long as the filmmakers had a "really great story to tell".[17]

Other media[edit]

Video games[edit]

As a promotional tie-in to the first Sonic the Hedgehog film, the version of Sonic seen in it was added as a playable character to the mobile games Sonic Dash and Sonic Forces.[48]

Comics[edit]

As a promotional tie-in to Sonic the Hedgehog 2, a prequel comic called Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Pre-Quill was released in March 30, 2022.

Title No. of
Issues 		Publication date(s) Writer(s) Artist(s)
First published Last published
Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Pre-Quill 5 March 30, 2022 (2022-03-30) Kiel Phegley Adam Bryce Thomas
Tracy Yardley
Evan Stanley

Cast[edit]

List indicator(s)

This section includes characters who will appear or have appeared in in the franchise.

  • An empty, dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the film, or that the character's official presence has not yet been confirmed.
  •  A indicates an appearance through archival footage or audio.
  •  U indicates an uncredited appearance.
  •  Y indicates a younger version of the character.
Characters Films Short films TV Series
Sonic the Hedgehog
(2020) 		Sonic the Hedgehog 2
(2022) 		Sonic the Hedgehog 3
(2024) 		Sonic Drone Home
(2022) 		Knuckles
(2024)
Principal characters
Sonic
the Hedgehog 		Ben Schwartz Ben Schwartz
Benjamin L. ValicY Benjamin L. ValicAY
Doctor Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik Jim Carrey Mentioned only Jim CarreyA
Tom Wachowski James Marsden James MarsdenA
Maddie Wachowski Tika Sumpter Mentioned only Tika Sumpter
Miles "Tails" Prower Colleen O'ShaughnesseyU Colleen O'Shaughnessey Alicyn Packard Colleen O'Shaughnessey
Knuckles
the Echidna 		Idris Elba Fred Tatasciore Idris Elba
Shadow
the Hedgehog 		Silent cameo Keanu Reeves
Supporting characters
Longclaw Donna J. Fulks Silent cameo
Pachacamac Silent cameo Christopher Lloyd
Wade Whipple Adam Pally Mentioned only Adam Pally
Kit RakusenY
Agent Stone Lee Majdoub
Rachel Handel Natasha Rothwell
Jojo Melody Nosipho Niemann
Commander Sam Walters Tom Butler Mentioned only
Secretary of Homeland Security Elfina Luk
Major Bennington Neal McDonough
Crazy Carl Frank C. Turner
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Peter James Bryant
U.S. Navy Chief of Staff Garry Chalk
Air Force Chief of Staff Michael Hogan
Randall Handel Shemar Moore
Maria Alyla Browne
Unit Aaron Landon
"The Buyer" Rory McCann
Agent Mason Kid Cudi
Agent Willoughby Ellie Taylor
"Pistol" Pete Whipple Cary Elwes
Wanda Whipple Edi Patterson
Darcy CastleY
Wendy Whipple Mentioned only Stockard Channing
Jack Sinclair Julian Barratt
Susie Barnes Alice Tregonning
Gary N. Sinclair III Esq. Paul Scheer
Dylan Beagleton Rob Huebel

Crew[edit]

Role Film
Sonic the Hedgehog
(2020) 		Sonic the Hedgehog 2
(2022) 		Sonic the Hedgehog 3
(2024)
Director Jeff Fowler
Producer(s) Neal H. Moritz
Toby Ascher
Toru Nakahara
Takeshi Ito 		Neal H. Moritz
Toby Ascher
Toru Nakahara
Hitoshi Okuno
Writer(s) Pat Casey
Josh Miller 		Screenplay by:
Pat Casey
Josh Miller
John Whittington
Story by:
Pat Casey
Josh Miller 		Pat Casey
Josh Miller
John Whittington
Executive Producer(s) Hajime Satomi
Haruki Satomi
Masanao Maeda
Nan Morales
Tim Miller 		Hajime Satomi
Yukio Sugino
Shuji Utsumi
Nan Morales
Tim Miller 		Hajime Satomi
Haruki Satomi
Nan Morales
Tim Miller
Cinematographer Stephen F. Windon Brandon Trost
Composer Tom Holkenborg
Editor(s) Stacey Schroeder
Debra Neil-Fisher 		Jim May Al LeVine
Production companies Sega Sammy Group
Original Film
Marza Animation Planet
Blur Studio
Distributor Paramount Pictures
Running time 99 minutes 122 minutes TBA

Reception[edit]

Box office performance[edit]

Each film is linked to the "Box office" section of its article.
Film U.S. release date Box office gross All-time ranking Budget Ref.
U.S. and
Canada 		Other territories Worldwide U.S. and
Canada 		Worldwide
Sonic the Hedgehog February 14, 2020 (2020-02-14) $148,974,665 $170,741,018 $319,715,683 338 474 $85–90 million [49][50]
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 April 8, 2022 (2022-04-08) $190,872,904 $211,000,000 $401,872,904 TBA TBA $90–110 million [51]
Total $339,847,569 $381,741,018 $721,588,587 219 224 $175–200 million [52]

Critical and public response[edit]

Films[edit]

Each film and television series is linked to the "Critical response" section of its article.
Film Critical Public
Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic CinemaScore PostTrak
Sonic the Hedgehog 63% (250 reviews)[53] 47 (43 reviews)[54] A[55] —
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 69% (175 reviews)[56] 47 (33 reviews)[57] A[55] 87%[55]

Television series[edit]

Critical response of Draft:Sonic the Hedgehog
TitleSeasonRotten TomatoesMetacritic
Knuckles173% (22 reviews)[58]61 (11 reviews)[59]

Accolades[edit]

Year Award Category Recipients Result Ref.
2020 SXSW Film Festival Excellence in Title Design Sonic the Hedgehog Nominated [60][61]
People's Choice Awards The Family Movie of 2020 Nominated [62]
2021 Critics' Choice Super Awards Best Superhero Movie Nominated [63][64]
Best Villain in a Movie Jim Carrey Won
Best Actor in a Superhero Movie Ben Schwartz and Jim Carrey Nominated
Hollywood Critics Association Awards Best Animated or VFX Performance Ben Schwartz Won [65]
Best Blockbuster Sonic the Hedgehog Nominated
Best Visual Effects Ged Wright Nominated
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Movie Sonic the Hedgehog Nominated [66]
Favorite Movie Actor Jim Carrey Nominated
Ursa Major Awards Best Motion Picture Sonic the Hedgehog Nominated [67][68]
Saturn Awards Best Fantasy Film Release Nominated [69]
2023 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Voice Performance Idris Elba Nominated [70]
[71]
2022 The Game Awards Best Adaptation Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Nominated [72]
Golden Trailer Awards Best Animation/Family Poster Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (WORKS ADV) Nominated [73]
[74]
2023 Movieguide Awards Best Movies for Families Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Won[a] [75]
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Movie Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Won [76]
Favorite Movie Actor Jim Carrey Nominated

Music[edit]

Soundtracks[edit]

Title U.S. release date Length Composer(s) Label
Sonic the Hedgehog (Music from the Motion Picture) February 14, 2020 (2020-02-14) 42:54 Tom Holkenborg / Junkie XL Paramount Music
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Music from the Motion Picture) April 8, 2022 (2022-04-08) 57:33
Knuckles (Music from the Paramount+ Original Series) April 26, 2024 (2024-04-26) 1:11:06 Tom Howe Sony Classical

Singles[edit]

Title U.S. release date Length Artist(s) Label Film
"Speed Me Up" January 24, 2020 (2020-01-24) 2:46 Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla Sign, Lil Yachty and Sueco the Child Atlantic Sonic the Hedgehog
"Stars in the Sky" March 24, 2022 (2022-03-24) 3:05 Kid Cudi Republic, UMG Recordings Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Tied with Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

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