Movie · 2024 · Action, Science Fiction, Comedy, Family · 1h 50m · PG · English
Curator score: 4.1/10 (587.9K ratings)
New adventure. New rival.
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.
Ratings
Curator score: 4.1/10
IMDb: 6.9/10
Letterboxd: 3.45/5
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Metacritic: 56
TMDB: 7.6/10
Director
Jeff Fowler
Production
Paramount Pictures, Original Film, Marza Animation Planet, SEGA, Blur Studio, SEGA of America
Cast
Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Lee Majdoub, Krysten Ritter, Adam Pally, Natasha Rothwell, Shemar Moore, Alyla Browne, Tom Butler, Jorma Taccone, Sofia Pernas, Cristo Fernández, James Wolk, Brett Tutor, Richard Sutton
Where to watch
Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Curator Review
Verdict
A loud, self-aware, and surprisingly melodramatic sequel that leans into comic-book spectacle, buddy-movie banter, and big emotional swings. The action is built around a strong villain dynamic and enough absurdity to keep the family-friendly chaos entertaining even when it gets silly.
Best for
fans of fast-paced family action-comedies
viewers who enjoy video game adaptations with sincere emotion
audiences who like villain-heavy superhero-style storytelling
people who want blockbuster spectacle with a goofy edge
Skip if
you want grounded plotting or subtle humor
you dislike broad CGI comedy and constant quips
you are tired of franchise escalation and lore-heavy sequels
you prefer cleanly serious action over chaotic tonal mashups
Overview
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is exactly the kind of sequel this series has been building toward: bigger, sillier, and more emotionally overcooked than it has any right to be. It treats its rivalry and redemption beats with real earnestness, while still making room for absurd gags, meme-ready dialogue, and cartoon physics that never stop moving.
Worth noting
The film’s biggest asset is its willingness to go full comic-book melodrama without losing its family-movie accessibility. The villain material gives it a sharper edge than the earlier entries, and the movie keeps finding ways to turn spectacle into personality instead of just noise.
Bottom line
It won’t win over anyone allergic to franchise excess, but for viewers who enjoy polished chaos, it delivers. The result is a crowd-pleasing mix of action, comedy, and surprisingly sincere emotion that knows exactly how ridiculous it is and commits anyway.
Top Letterboxd reviews
Framesofnick (3★) · 14729 likes
40 minutes in Robotnik confirms he’s bisexual
JoshuaPictures (4★) · 10361 likes
I love how halfway into this film, Eggman is confirmed to be both bisexual and pansexual
ConnorEatsPants (4★) · 10314 likes
Jim Carrey Oscar bait and I’m not kidding
cob (4★) · 8510 likes
most diabolical fourth wall break of all time
adambolt (4★) · 5706 likes
the smash cut from Super Sonic and Shadow to Eggman getting spanked is the sole reason this year’s Oscars ceremony will be 2 minutes long