Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)
Kernel Score: 86% · 3,164 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Action, Science Fiction, Comedy, Family
Released: 2024-12-19
Runtime: 110 minutes
Is Sonic the Hedgehog 3 worth watching?
Worth watching. A big, silly, fast video game movie that's actually fun for adults as well as kids. Jim Carrey's villain steals scenes, the Shadow storyline lands, and it's the best of the Sonic films.
Watch it if you
- like family adventures with real jokes for parents
- enjoyed the earlier Sonic films
Skip it if you
- find loud kids' movies exhausting
- dislike video game spectacle
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo, Paramount+, Philo, MGM+
- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that this PG family action-comedy delivers video-game-style battles against a menacing new villain alongside teamwork themes.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Fast-paced action and battles against a 'psychotic' new adversary, Shadow, though in a cartoonish family register.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Sonic the Hedgehog 3
If you liked Sonic the Hedgehog 3, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) — 84%: The previous Sonic film, with the same cast and chaos
- Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) — 82%: The first Sonic movie, the origin of this story
- Transformers One (2024) — 88%: Fast, funny animated adventure with an origin story
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) — 81%: Energetic animated film with a fun cast of heroes
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) — 89%: Funny team adventure with real emotional weight
- Despicable Me (2010) — 82%: Cheerful family comedy about a villain and his minions
Director
Jeff Fowler
Cast
- Jim Carrey as Ivo Robotnik / Gerald Robotnik
- Ben Schwartz as Sonic (voice)
- Keanu Reeves as Shadow (voice)
- Idris Elba as Knuckles (voice)
- Colleen O'Shaughnessey as Tails (voice)
- James Marsden as Tom
- Tika Sumpter as Maddie
- Lee Majdoub as Agent Stone
- Krysten Ritter as Director Rockwell
- Adam Pally as Wade
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 FAQ
Is Sonic the Hedgehog 3 worth watching?
Worth watching. A big, silly, fast video game movie that's actually fun for adults as well as kids. Jim Carrey's villain steals scenes, the Shadow storyline lands, and it's the best of the Sonic films.
Where can I watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3?
In the US you can stream Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on Prime Video, Fubo, Paramount+, Philo and MGM+ and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Sonic the Hedgehog 3 OK for kids?
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that this PG family action-comedy delivers video-game-style battles against a menacing new villain alongside teamwork themes.
What movies are like Sonic the Hedgehog 3?
If you liked Sonic the Hedgehog 3, try Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog, Transformers One and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.