Sonic the Hedgehog 3 writers talk about the future of the franchise, answer explored

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has become quite a sensation in the last couple of weeks. With the return of Jim Carrey in his iconic role, the movie is getting a lot of love from the audiences, which is evident from its 97% Popcornmeter rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

What's different about this new film is they are getting not just one but two hilarious roles from Carrey. So, the audiences are coming out of theaters with double the entertainment!

Unlike the first two Sonic movies, the third involved much darker themes. The series co-writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller, who recently spoke with IGN India, shared how they approached the family-friendly franchise for their audience.

They developed these darker touches for an audience growing with the franchise, similar to how the 2000s kids did with Harry Potter.

Toward the end, Sonic 3 introduces a new character that can potentially change the equations between the others. Casey and Miller briefly spoke about it and revealed what to expect from the future of this franchise.

Before reading further, please note there will be Spoilers from Sonic 3.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3: What to expect from the fourth part of the franchise?

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Image via YouTube/@paramountpictures)

Throughout the Sonic movie franchise, the Sonic video game fans have received and enjoyed many easter eggs. So, it doesn't seem shocking that the third part offered them a new surprise.

In the post-credit scene of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, the fans witnessed the arrival of Pink Sonic (AKA Amy Rose), a pink hedgehog who has been Sonic's longtime admirer, who joins Metal Sonic.

During an interview with an IGN correspondent, Sonic 3 co-writers Casey and Miller spoke about the great public demand for this new character. When asked about this new character setting up more Sonic films, they offered an insight into the progression of this franchise.

They noted that creative decisions of such kind are taken after a group discussion based on what the fans are most excited about, similar to Shadow (Keanu Revees' character) in Sonic 2 & 3.

Although Casey and Miller haven't shared any specific details, they hope that the audiences are happy with the creative direction they take going forward.

When will Sonic the Hedgehog 4 be released?

According to Variety, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is in the works. Paramount Pictures, the studio behind this exciting franchise, recently announced that it is anticipating a Spring 2027 release date.