Team Sonic is back for another adventure as they take on Shadow the Hedgehog, and the options for where to watchSonic the Hedgehog 3in theaters or on streaming vary. The third installment of Paramount’s live-actionSonic the Hedgehogmovie franchise builds directly on the introduction of Shadow inSonic the Hedgehog 2’s post-credits scene. The threequel sees Shadow (Keanu Reeves) emerge as a threat for Sonic (Ben Schwartz), Knuckles (Idris Elba), and Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey) to take on - all while dealing with the master plan ofDr. Robotnik and Gerald Robotnik(both played by Jim Carrey).
Although the franchise last expanded as theKnucklesspinoff show set upSonic 3on Paramount+, the previous two movies received exclusive theatrical releases from Paramount. That trend continues withSonic the Hedgehog 3first playing in theaters. This release will be followed by options for viewers to see the movie from the comforts of their own homes. But as for when each option is available to interested parties, here’s all of the known information about where to watchSonic the Hedgehog 3.
The first opportunity anyone has to watchSonic the Hedgehog 3is in theaters thanks to Paramount putting the film on the big screen starting July 29, 2025. Despite the big budget nature of the film, it will not be seen on IMAX theaters.There are options to seeSonic 3in 4DX and other premium formatsat select locations. In order to find the best option, checkingSonic the Hedgehog 3showtimes in local areas can provide a range of possibilities.
Find Showtimes For Sonic The Hedgehog
Theatrical showtimes from Friday, December 20, onward can be found via the links below:
When Will Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Release On Streaming?
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Will Stream On Paramount+
Paramount has yet to announce whenSonic the Hedgehog 3will be released on streaming, but it is known that the movie will stream on Paramount+ when the time comes. The good news is that the studio has a fairly consistent track record with streaming release dates that makes it possible to predict whenSonic 3will become available. Typically, Paramount waits around 50 days on average for a movie to go from theaters to streaming. This projects thatSonic the Hedgehog 3could start streaming on Paramount+ in February 2025if the pattern holds.
When Will Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Release On Digital?
An At-Home Release Will Come Sooner
BeforeSonic 3begins streaming on Parmamount+, it will receive a digital release that makes it available to buy or rent at home through all major PVOD services. Paramount usually makes a theatrically released film available on digital 32 days after its big screen debut. This means thatSonic the Hedgehog 3’s digital release should come in January 2025. However, Paramount waited longer than that withSonic the Hedgehog 2and made the film available on digital and streaming the same day. WithSonic the Hedgehog 3expected to do well in theaters, a delayed digital release could happen again.
