SEGA's blue mascot returns to the big screen next March, and new metadata has surfaced that clarifies the runtime and confirmed personnel for Sonic the Hedgehog 4.
According to an entry on the Entertainment Identifier Registry (EIDR) highlighted by Sonic Stadium, the forthcoming live-action sequel is listed with a two-hour runtime and credits director Jeff Fowler.
Background and context
Sonic the Hedgehog celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, and the franchise continues to expand across media.
The next live-action feature, produced by Paramount Pictures in partnership with SEGA, follows a series of recent theatrical releases that blended CGI characters with live-action settings.
Filming for the fourth installment has reportedly wrapped, and studio materials point to a theatrical release scheduled for March next year.
What the EIDR entry reveals
The EIDR listing, created and updated in July, records a runtime of approximately two hours for Sonic the Hedgehog 4.
The entry also names Jeff Fowler as director and reconfirms several returning cast members.
Specifically, the registry lists Jim Carrey and James Marsden among the cast, consistent with their involvement in prior franchise entries.
The same entry includes cast credits for Ben Schwartz (voice of Sonic), Idris Elba (Knuckles), and Colleen O'Shaughnessey (Tails).
New and returning characters
The EIDR metadata further identifies Kristen Bell as the actor portraying Amy Rose.
It also lists Keanu Reeves in the role of Shadow.
In coverage of the previous film, promotional material teased the presence of Metal Sonic alongside Amy Rose, and those character elements appear to carry forward into this new installment.
Why this matters for fans and industry watchers
A two-hour runtime aligns with the durations of the franchise's earlier live-action projects, and Jeff Fowler's continued role maintains directorial continuity.
For the wider gaming and entertainment ecosystem, the film remains a high-profile example of SEGA IP transitioning between game platforms and multimedia: Sonic properties continue to be available across consoles and digital storefronts, including releases on Nintendo Switch and the eShop.
Coverage from outlets such as Sonic Stadium and registry entries like EIDR provide primary documentary evidence of cast and technical details ahead of formal studio publicity.
What to watch next
Paramount Pictures and SEGA are expected to release official marketing and detailed release information as the March date approaches.
For now, the EIDR entry offers a verified snapshot of the film's runtime, director, and principal cast as the franchise prepares for its next theatrical outing.
According to an entry on the Entertainment Identifier Registry (EIDR) highlighted by Sonic Stadium, the forthcoming live-action sequel is listed with a two-hour runtime and credits director Jeff Fowler.
Background and context
Sonic the Hedgehog celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, and the franchise continues to expand across media.
The next live-action feature, produced by Paramount Pictures in partnership with SEGA, follows a series of recent theatrical releases that blended CGI characters with live-action settings.
Filming for the fourth installment has reportedly wrapped, and studio materials point to a theatrical release scheduled for March next year.
What the EIDR entry reveals
The EIDR listing, created and updated in July, records a runtime of approximately two hours for Sonic the Hedgehog 4.
The entry also names Jeff Fowler as director and reconfirms several returning cast members.
Specifically, the registry lists Jim Carrey and James Marsden among the cast, consistent with their involvement in prior franchise entries.
The same entry includes cast credits for Ben Schwartz (voice of Sonic), Idris Elba (Knuckles), and Colleen O'Shaughnessey (Tails).
New and returning characters
The EIDR metadata further identifies Kristen Bell as the actor portraying Amy Rose.
It also lists Keanu Reeves in the role of Shadow.
In coverage of the previous film, promotional material teased the presence of Metal Sonic alongside Amy Rose, and those character elements appear to carry forward into this new installment.
Why this matters for fans and industry watchers
A two-hour runtime aligns with the durations of the franchise's earlier live-action projects, and Jeff Fowler's continued role maintains directorial continuity.
For the wider gaming and entertainment ecosystem, the film remains a high-profile example of SEGA IP transitioning between game platforms and multimedia: Sonic properties continue to be available across consoles and digital storefronts, including releases on Nintendo Switch and the eShop.
Coverage from outlets such as Sonic Stadium and registry entries like EIDR provide primary documentary evidence of cast and technical details ahead of formal studio publicity.
What to watch next
Paramount Pictures and SEGA are expected to release official marketing and detailed release information as the March date approaches.
For now, the EIDR entry offers a verified snapshot of the film's runtime, director, and principal cast as the franchise prepares for its next theatrical outing.
