After a month in theaters,Sonic the Hedgehog 3is racing into premium video-on-demand for families to watch at home. The third entry in the popularSonic the Hedgehogfranchise features the titular blue hedgehog, voiced by Ben Schwartz, going up against fan-favorite Shadow the Hedgehog, voiced by Keanu Reeves, and Jim Carrey, pulling double duty as both Ivan and Gerald Robotnik.Sonic the Hedgehog 3was one of the big films of the holiday season, and after a solid performance at the box office, it will soon be available to watch at home.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s officialXaccount revealed thatSonic the Hedgehog 3will be available to purchase digitally on Jul 11, 2025. The sequel will be arriving on digital platforms like Fandango, Prime Video, and Apple one month and a day after the movie opened in theaters on Aug 18, 2025. No date has been announced forSonic the Hedgehog 3’sstreaming debut on Paramount+. Meanwhile, fans will be able to purchase physical copies starting Jul 18, 2025.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3built on the positive audience word of mouth from its predecessors and is currently the ninth highest-grossing movie of 2024 with $218 million at the domestic box office, outgrossing titles likeGodzilla X Kong: The New Empire,Kung Fu Panda 4, andBad Boys Ride or Die. The film also surpassed the domestic gross ofSonic the Hedgehog 2, making it the highest-grossing installment in the video game movie franchise. WithSonic 3getting the best reviews of the franchise and $422 million worldwide, it is no wonder thatParamount Pictures is already working onSonic the Hedgehog 4for a 2027 release date.
Why is ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Coming to PVOD So Early
Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s decision to be available on premium video-on-demand (PVOD) just 31 days after its theatrical release might seem puzzling to some, but it speaks to how the window between theaters and streaming has drastically shrunk from the days when fans would normally wait three months. While Disney films likeInside Out 2andDeadpool & Wolverinewaited about 100 days before being available for rental or purchase, studios like Paramount, Universal, and Warner Bros. have put some of their biggest movies on digital within a month of opening in theaters. Paramount Pictures likely stands to make more money onSonic 3now through digital rentals and purchases than from theaters, which are now entitled to a bigger cut of ticket sales as the movie continues its theatrical run.
‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Concept Art May Have Just Revealed What ‘Sonic 4’ Will Be About
‘Sonic 4’ may be breaking the franchise formula in a major way.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3is slowing down at the box office, and despite beatingMufasa: The Lion Kingon opening weekend,the Disney photorealistic animated movie is starting to make headlinesas its business grew over the holidays and could potentially passSonic 3on the domestic box office chart. With $591 million worldwide,Mufasais already well ahead of its blue, lightning-quick competitor at the box office. Meanwhile, the family audience competition is also set to heat up asDog Manopens in theaters on Jul 26, 2025. The focus will now be on makingSonic 3a must-watch for families at home, available soon for purchase on digital platforms.
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