Sonic the Hedgehog
Video game franchise
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| April 15 2025 | Released on Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD, with 4K SteelBook options featuring Sonic and Shadow cover variants. |
| 2025 | Contributed music to the video game Friday Night Funkin', expanding his portfolio in video game music composition. |
| 2025 | Tee Lopes creates 'Senpai (Pico Mix)' for 'Friday Night Funkin'' in collaboration with Saruky |
| March 19 2025 |
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Launch of DC x Sonic the Hedgehog crossover series, bringing together the Justice League and Sonic's group to combat the evil Darkseid.
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| March 18 2025 |
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Fifth volume of Sonic the Hedgehog: The IDW Collection released, reprinting Issues #41-50, including the Imposter Syndrome miniseries.
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| 2025 | Planned release of album 'DRK/MODE'. |
| March 2025 |
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Sonic and DC Comics crossover miniseries premieres, to be published monthly through July
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| March 2025 |
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Unleashed Recompiled, an unofficial PC port of Sonic Unleashed led by Skyth, was released with enhanced features like higher resolution support and built-in achievements.
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| February 18 2025 | The film began streaming on Paramount+ in the United States and Canada. |
| January 22 2025 |
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'Best of Shadow' compilation published, reprinting stories from #6, #36, #59, and #61 featuring Shadow.
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| January 21 2025 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was released for digital download. |
| January 2025 | Jim Carrey stated he was 'open to the idea' of returning for the fourth Sonic film, despite his character's apparent death in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, contingent on an interesting premise. |
| January 11 2025 |
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Sonic Symphony concert performed at Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., United States
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| January 2025 |
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Sonic Galactic releases its second demo, which is well-received and compared to Sonic Mania.
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| January 4 2025 |
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Sonic Symphony concert held at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, United States
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| January 1 2025 |
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LEGO released third wave of Sonic the Hedgehog sets, including Sonic's Campfire Clash, Cyclone vs. Metal Sonic, and Super Shadow vs. Biolizard.
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| 2024 | Julien-K continued collaboration with Brandon Smith of The Anix, releasing singles 'DESPERATION DAY' and 'CRAWL'. |
| 2024 | Completed back-to-back tours supporting metal band Powerman 5000. |
| 2024 |
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Ben Schwartz voices Sonic in another film sequel.
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| 2024 |
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In a BAFTA poll with around 4,000 respondents, Sonic was named the fourth most iconic video-game character of all time.
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| 2024 | Served as lead composer for Penny's Big Breakaway and Berserk Boy. Also contributed music to Contra: Operation Galuga, Tomba! Special Edition, G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra, and Metal Slug Tactics |
| 2024 |
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Dr. Robotnik's Ring Racers is released as a sequel to Sonic Robo Blast 2 Kart.
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| 2024 |
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Rollin' Rascal, an original project by the Sonic GT creator, is crowdfunded via Kickstarter.
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| 2024 | The film reaches a worldwide total of $462.5 million, becoming the second-highest-grossing video game film of all time, behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). |
| 2024 | Knuckles TV series was nominated for 'Best Adaptation' at The Game Awards 2024, but lost to Fallout. |
| 2024 | The TV series is set narratively between Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3, exploring the aftermath of events from the previous film, particularly focusing on G.U.N.'s access to Sonic and Knuckles' quills and rings. |
| 2024 | Idris Elba records voice dialogue for Knuckles, including ad-libbed lines, bringing the character to life in the TV series. |
| 2024 | Michael Bolton makes a cameo appearance as Wade's singing voice in the fourth episode, invited by episode director Jorma Taccone. |
| 2024 | Franchise sales exceeded 1.77 billion. |
| 2024 | Sega and DC Comics announced a Sonic-themed partnership on Batman Day. |
| 2024 | Sega launches the 'Fearless: Year of Shadow' campaign, featuring Shadow Generations, Shadow-themed events in mobile games, Shadow music in the Sonic Symphony World Tour, and Shadow's prominent role in the film Sonic the Hedgehog 3. |
| 2024 | Continued concerts as part of the Sonic Symphony World Tour. |
| 2024 | Crush 40 composed boss battle tracks 'Metal Overlord (What I'm Made Of...)' and 'Neo Devil Doom (All Hail Shadow - Symphonic ver.)' for the Shadow Generations video game |
| December 2024 | Fourth Sonic film entered development, scheduled for release on March 19, 2027. |
| December 2024 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was released, adapting the story of Sonic Adventure 2 and featuring Shadow, becoming tied with Werewolves Within as the highest-rated video game film on Rotten Tomatoes. |
| December 2024 | Gioeli sued Sega of America for $1 million, claiming ownership and unauthorized use of 'Live & Learn' in multiple releases. |
| December 28 2024 |
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Sonic Symphony World Tour concert held in Dallas, Texas, United States, featuring performances commemorating Sonic the Hedgehog's 30th Anniversary. Monica Phillips of DualShockers attended and praised the show's tracklist, arrangements, and visuals, describing it as a 'once-in-a-lifetime experience' for dedicated Sonic fans.
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| December 20 2024 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was officially released in the United States by Paramount Pictures, replacing the original release date of Smurfs (2025). |
| December 20 2024 | Paramount Pictures released the film in the United States, which went on to gross $486 million worldwide and become the highest-grossing film in the franchise. |
| December 19 2024 | Paramount Pictures held a fan event with early screenings of the film in premium format theaters. |
| December 16 2024 | The film held its premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California. |
| December 16 2024 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California. |
| December 10 2024 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 premiered at the Empire Leicester Square in London, marking its first public screening. |
| December 10 2024 | Film premiered at the Empire Leicester Square in London. |
| November 23 2024 |
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Sonic Symphony concert takes place in Philadelphia, United States at Metropolitan Opera House
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| November 20 2024 |
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Publication of Sonic the Hedgehog: Knuckles' 30th Anniversary Special, celebrating Knuckles the Echidna's 30th anniversary and taking place after Sonic Superstars.
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| October 22 2024 |
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Seventeenth volume 'Adventure Awaits' published, collecting issues #67-68, Endless Summer, 900th Adventure, and Halloween Specials.
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| October 13 2024 |
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Third of three Sonic Symphony concerts at Expo Center Norte during Brasil Game Show in São Paulo, Brazil
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| October 12 2024 |
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Second of three Sonic Symphony concerts at Expo Center Norte during Brasil Game Show in São Paulo, Brazil
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