Raising Sonic 4 release date and rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Sonic 4 release date: Paramount has scheduled Sonic the Hedgehog 4 for US theaters on March 19, 2027, as of October 2026. Filming wrapped in May 2026, director Jeff Fowler announced. The film isn't rated yet. For context, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) is rated PG in the US and the UK and 12 in Germany.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
Not rated yet - –Violence in rating descriptors
Not rated yet - –Scary content in rating descriptors
Not rated yet - –Bad language in rating descriptors
Not rated yet - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
Not rated yet - –Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
Not rated yet
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Upcoming live-action and animated Sonic movie (Paramount), the fourth in the series source |
|---|---|
| US release date | March 19, 2027 (scheduled, as of October 2026, per The Hollywood Reporter) source |
| Ratings | Not rated yet by the MPA, BBFC, or FSK (as of October 2026) |
| Sonic 3, for context | US (MPA): PG — action, some violence, rude humor, thematic elements, mild language source |
| Sonic 3, UK and Germany | BBFC: PG — mild violence, threat, language, rude humour; FSK: 12 (no one under 6; 6–11 with a parent) source |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What is Sonic the Hedgehog 4?
Short answer: The fourth Sonic movie from Paramount, mixing live action and animation.
Jeff Fowler, who directed the first three, returns. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ben Schwartz voices Sonic, Kristen Bell joins as Amy Rose, Colleen O'Shaughnessey voices Tails, Idris Elba Knuckles, and Keanu Reeves Shadow. Jim Carrey, James Marsden, and Tika Sumpter are in the live-action cast. Fowler's wrap post showed Metal Sonic, a robot version of Sonic teased at the end of the third film.
Sonic 4 release date
Short answer: March 19, 2027, in US theaters (scheduled, as of October 2026).
Filming wrapped on May 15, 2026, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Hollywood Reporter also reports another untitled film in the series planned for late 2028.
Sonic 4 rating: what we know
Short answer: It isn't rated yet.
For context, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) is rated:
- US (MPA): PG, for action, some violence, rude humor, thematic elements, and mild language.
- UK (BBFC): PG, for mild violence, threat, language, and rude humour. The BBFC notes characters held at gunpoint and words including "bastard" and "damn."
- Germany (FSK): 12; children 6 to 11 can see it in theaters only with a parent.
More in our Sonic the Hedgehog 3 guide.
The habit kids may copy: fast first
Sonic's whole thing is speed. The habit kids may copy: wanting everything right now, including the next movie.
Try tonight: the waiting game
Make a paper countdown chain to something small this week, one link per day. When your child wants to skip ahead, say: "I want it now, and I can wait." In our program, this is the lesson "I'm the Boss of My Want": practicing the pause between wanting something and getting it.
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FAQ
When does Sonic 4 come out?
Paramount has scheduled Sonic the Hedgehog 4 for US theaters on March 19, 2027, as of October 2026.
What is Sonic 4 rated?
It isn't rated yet. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is rated PG in the US and the UK and 12 in Germany.
Who is in Sonic 4?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ben Schwartz returns as Sonic, with Kristen Bell as Amy Rose, Idris Elba as Knuckles, Keanu Reeves as Shadow, and Jim Carrey.
Is there a Sonic 4 trailer?
We couldn't confirm a trailer as of October 2026.
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