"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" Production Start Date Revealed

Production will soon be underway on the third installment of the "Sonic the Hedgehog" franchise.

The threequel is expected to commence on August 31 in London, according to Production List.

While additional details remain under wraps, however, the mid-credits scene in "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" revealed the next installment will feature more classic characters, such as Shadow the Hedgehog. 

It is not known yet who is set to reprise their roles for the upcoming movie. However, Jeff Fowler is set to return as director for the upcoming movie, with a screenplay written by Pat Casey and Josh Miller. Neal H. Moritz produces the pic alongside Hajime Satomi, Toby Ascher, Tim Miller, Nan Morales, and Toru Nakahara.

While Sonic the Hedgehog remains a stronghold on the big screen, the franchise will soon be expanding into the small screen with a Knuckles spin-off on Paramount+, with Idris Elba set to reprise his role. 

No additional details on the series have been revealed yet, but the series will center on the fan-favorite character as he trains Wade Whipple (Adam Pally) to become a warrior. With so many projects in store, there's likely no greater time to be a fan of everyone's favorite speedy hedgehog. 

"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" races into theaters on December 20, 2024.