Paramount Pictures confirmed that the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie is currently in development alongside a live-action series featuring Knuckles that will also see the return of Idris Elba. No release window has been announced for the two projects.

— Paramount+ (@paramountplus) February 15, 2022 SEGA Corporation CEO Haruki Satomi commented on the announcement of the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie and live-action series, saying that 2022 is shaping up to be a significant year for the franchise. The Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie will hit theaters worldwide this April. The next entry in the series, Sonic Frontiers, will launch on PC and consoles later this year.

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