Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Movie Details:
| Based on | Sonic the Hedgehog by Sega |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Comedy |
| Countries | United States, Japan |
| Language | English |
| Release dates | March 30, 2022 (International) April 5, 2022 (Regency Village Theatre) April 8, 2022 (United States) August 19, 2022 (Japan) |
| Running time | 2hr 2min |
| Starring | James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore |
| Directed by | Jeff Fowler |
| Screenplay by | Pat Casey, Josh Miller, John Whittington |
| Story by | Pat Casey, Josh Miller |
| Produced by | Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, Toru Nakahara, Hitoshi Okuno |
| Cinematography | Brandon Trost |
| Edited by | Jim May |
| Music by | Tom Holkenborg |
| Production companies | Sega Sammy Group Original Film Marza Animation Planet Blur Studio |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Cast & Characters:
Voice cast
- Ben Schwartz as Sonic the Hedgehog
- Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Miles “Tails” Prower
- Idris Elba as Knuckles the Echidna
- Donna J. Fulks as Longclaw
Live-action cast
- Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik
- James Marsden as Tom Wachowski
- Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski
- Natasha Rothwell as Rachel
- Lee Majdoub as Agent Stone
- Tom Butler as Commander Walters
- Shemar Moore as Randall Handel
- Adam Pally as Wade Whipple
- Melody Nosipho Niemann as Jojo
Storyline:
After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is ready for more freedom, and Tom and Maddie agree to leave him home while they go on vacation. But, no sooner are they gone, when Dr. Robotnik comes back, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to both build and destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | $90–110 million |
| Worldwide Collection | $405.4 million |
About Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Movie:
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is an action-adventure comedy film directed by Jeff Fowler and written by Pat Casey, Josh Miller, and John Whittington. It stars Ben Schwartz reprising his role as the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog, alongside James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, and Shemar Moore.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is based on the video game series published by Sega, and the sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog (2020). The film follows Sonic and Tails, who team up to find Master Emerald before Dr. Robotnik and Knuckles the Echidna.
It was theatrically released in several markets on March 30, 2022, and in the United States on April 8, by Paramount Pictures and Sega Sammy Group. The film was praised for its action sequences, visuals, humor, animated characters, and the cast’s performances, but its screenplay, runtime, and pacing drew criticism.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is scheduled for December 20, 2024, while Knuckles, a spin-off series starring Elba, premiered in 2024.