Where to watch Sonic The Hedgehog 3: Showtimes and streaming status

Team Sonic is back for another adventure as they take on Shadow the Hedgehog and options on where to watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in theaters or streaming vary. The third installment of Paramount's live-action Sonic the Hedgehog the film franchise is directly based on Shadow's introduction in Sonic the Hedgehog 2post-credits scene. The trio sees Shadow (Keanu Reeves) emerge as a threat for Sonic (Ben Schwartz), Knuckles (Idris Elba) and Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) to face – all while dealing with Dr. Robotnik's (both played by Jim Carrey).

Although the franchise last expanded as the Knuckles spinoff show setup Sonic 3 on Paramount+, the previous two films received exclusive theatrical releases from Paramount. This trend continues with Sonic the Hedgehog 3 playing in theaters for the first time. This release will be followed by options for viewers to watch the film from the comfort of their homes. But as for when each option will be available to those interested, here is all the known information about where to watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 will be released in theaters on December 20, 2024

Sonic 3 is exclusively in theaters

The first opportunity anyone has to watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is in theaters thanks to Paramount who put the film on the big screen starting December 20, 2024. Despite the film's big budget, it will not be seen in IMAX theaters. There are options to see Sonic 3 in 4DX and other premium formats in selected locations. To find the best option, check Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Showtimes in local areas can offer a range of possibilities.

Find Sonic The Hedgehog showtimes

Theatrical showtimes from Friday 20th December can be found at the links below:

When will Sonic The Hedgehog 3 be released on streaming?

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 will stream on Paramount+

Paramount has not yet announced when Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will be released on streaming, but it is known that the film will stream on Paramount+ when the time comes. The good news is that the studio has a pretty consistent track record with streaming release dates that makes it possible to predict when Sonic 3 will become available. Typically, Paramount waits an average of around 50 days for a film to go from theaters to streaming. This projects that Sonic the Hedgehog 3 could start streaming on Paramount+ in February 2025 if the pattern continues.

When will Sonic The Hedgehog 3 be released digitally?

A home release will arrive sooner

Before Sonic 3 begins streaming on Parmamount+, will receive a digital release that makes it available to purchase or rent at home through all major PVOD services. Paramount generally makes a theatrically released film available in digital format 32 days after it premieres on the big screen. This means that Sonic the Hedgehog 3the digital release of should arrive in January 2025. However, Paramount waited longer than that with Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and made the film available in digital format and streaming on the same day. With Sonic the Hedgehog 3 expected to perform well in theaters, a delayed digital release could happen again.