Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie coming in 2027 [update: March]
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December 19: According to a Variety report, Paramount Pictures will be releasing a Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie. The film is targeting a Spring 2027 debut.
The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has proven to be a success for Paramount and SEGA. Its latest addition, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, officially arrives in theaters tomorrow. A spin-off miniseries, Knuckles, also landed on Paramount+ earlier this year.
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Sonic movie voice actor wants Smash Bros. movie
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Ben Schwartz, the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog in the movies, has spoken about his desire to get involved with a Super Smash Bros. crossover movie.
Schwartz shared his comments in an interview with Variety. He was asked about Sonic crossovers he’d like to see, and the outlet brought up the Mario & Sonic series.
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Minecraft movie release date set for April, first trailer
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The long talked about Minecraft movie now has a release date. The film is coming to theaters on April 4, 2025.
The Minecraft movie will feature talent from a number of stars. Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Kate McKinnon, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Coolidge, Emma Myers, and Jemaine Clement are included in the lineup. Jared Hess, who previously worked on Napoleon Dynamite, is directing.
Also shared today is the official story synopsis for the Minecraft movie. Here’s that in full:
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie first trailer
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The very first trailer for the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie just dropped.
Fans have been waiting a long time for a proper look at the film. In February 2022, plans for the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie were announced. Yet it’s only today, four months away from release, that Paramount sent out the first trailer.
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Sony says Zelda movie will be “massive” for the company, made in “closest possible collaboration” with Miyamoto
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After working with Illumination on The Super Mario Bros. Movie – with that partnership continuing in the future – Nintendo is now shifting to live action as part of its collaboration with Sony for The Legend of Zelda.
In an interview with Deadline, Sony Motion Pictures Group chairman Tom Rothman commented on the project. He said that the Zelda movie “is going to be huge for us” and also said it’ll be “massive”.
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Nintendo and Illumination announce new Mario animated movie
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A brand new animated movie is in production for Super Mario Bros., Nintendo and Illumination have revealed. It will debut on April 3, 2026.
Just like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination’s Chris Meledandri will act as producers. Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic will be directing while Matthew Fogel is writing the project.
Here’s the full announcement for the new movie, which was made as part of MAR10 Day:
The Super Mario Bros. Movie nominated for Best Animated Film at Golden Globes and more
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie has picked up a few nominations for the 2024 Golden Globes, including Best Animated Film.
Nintendo and Illumination’s project will be battling it out against five other movies. The Boy and the Heron, Elemental, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Suzume, and Wish are also nominated.
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Zelda movie director’s vision for the film is a “live-action Miyazaki”
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Wes Ball, the director of the upcoming movie based on The Legend of Zelda, has commented on what he’s going for with the film, saying that he’s aiming for “a live-action Miyazaki.” Hayao Miyazaki is the co-founder of Studio Ghibli and led the way on acclaimed animated films such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and My Neighbor Totoro.
Ball spoke to EW about the project while he oversees postproduction on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. He said his vision is “this awesome fantasy-adventure movie that isn’t like Lord of the Rings, it’s its own thing. I’ve always said, I would love to see a live-action Miyazaki. That wonder and whimsy that he brings to things, I would love to see something like that.”
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Miyamoto talks about the Zelda movie, been discussing it with Avi Arad for about 10 years
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Shigeru Miyamoto has commented further on the recently-announced live-action movie based on The Legend of Zelda. This comes as part of a Q&A session that took place during Nintendo’s financial results briefing this week.
Miyamoto previously indicated that the project has been in the works for many years, but he has since clarified that he’s been talking with Avi Arad for about ten years. He also spoke about taking the proper time to create something Nintendo is satisfied with.
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie joins Netflix in December
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If you’re looking for another streaming option with The Super Mario Bros. Movie, you’ll be happy to hear that it will be joining Netflix very soon. The platform announced today that it can be seen on its service starting December 3, 2023.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie previously appeared on Peacock. It’s taken a few months for the film to begin reaching some of the other prominent streaming services as a deal prevented it from going elsewhere. You should be able to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie on Netflix over the next ten months. Expect it to return on Peacock for another four months after that.
