Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Mar. 27, 2020

Sonic the Hedgehog

Release Date: Friday, February 14, 2020 Theaters Tuesday, March 31, 2020 VOD / Digital

Director: Jeff Fowler

Starring: James Marsden • Tika Sumpter • Jim Carrey • Ben Schwartz • Natasha Rothwell

PG Adventure N/A

4.6 / 5.0

95% WILL SEE 5% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A live-action adventure comedy based on the global blockbuster videogame franchise from Sega that centers on the infamously brash bright blue hedgehog. The film follows the (mis)adventures of Sonic as he navigates the complexities of life on Earth with his newfound – human – best friend Tom Wachowski (James Marsden). Sonic and Tom join forces to try and stop the villainous Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) from capturing Sonic and using his immense powers for world domination. The film also stars Tika Sumpter and Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic.

Adventure Family Animated Live-Action/CGI Based on Game

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Who stars in Sonic the Hedgehog – Cast List

James Marsden
Avengers: Doomsday, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
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Tika Sumpter
Sonic the Hedgehog 2, The Underdoggs
Jim Carrey
... Robotnik [villain]

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (25th Anniversary), Sonic the Hedgehog 3
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Ben Schwartz
... Sonic the Hedgehog (voice)

Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Sonic the Hedgehog 2
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Natasha Rothwell
Wish, Wonka
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Neal McDonough
Twisted, Homestead
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Adam Pally
Hell of a Summer, Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Who is making Sonic the Hedgehog – Crew List

A look at Sonic the Hedgehog behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jeff Fowler last helmed Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Sonic the Hedgehog 2. The film's writer Evan Susser last penned Fist Fight and Chewie.

Director: Jeff Fowler
Screenwriters: Evan Susser
Van Robichaux
Producers: Takeshi Ito
Neal H. Moritz
Mie Onishi

Studios: Paramount Pictures
Production Company: DJ2 Entertainment
Marza Animation Planet
Original Film

Production – What we know about the Sonic the Hedgehog

Key Facts

The game was first released by Sega in 1991.
The plan is to make a hybrid CG-animated/live-action family film (Hollywood Reporter, 10/31/16).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2020

Completed

Changed Sonic the Hedgehog movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

May 2019

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2018

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Dec 2017

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Oct 2017

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Paramount has picked up film rights after Sony Entertainment put it into turnaround.

Oct 2016

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Deadpool director Tim Miller is on-board to executive produce the film.

Jun 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for action, some violence, rude humor and brief mild language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Sonic the Hedgehog Trailers and Clips

Sonic the Hedgehog

Official Trailer #2

Sonic the Hedgehog

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Sonic the Hedgehog Release Date: When was the film released?

Sonic the Hedgehog was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, February 14 , 2020. There were 14 14 other movies released on the same date, including The Photograph, Portrait of a Lady on Fire and Fantasy Island.