Team Sonic is back for another adventure as they take on Shadow the Hedgehog, and the options for where to watch Dr. Robotnik and Gerald Robotnik (both played by Jim Carrey).

Although the franchise last expanded as the Knuckles spinoff show set up Sonic 3 on Paramount+, the previous two movies received exclusive theatrical releases from Paramount. That trend continues with Sonic the Hedgehog 3 first playing in theaters. This release will be followed by options for viewers to see the movie from the comforts of their own homes. But as for when each option is available to interested parties, here's all of the known information about where to watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Releases 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 putting the film on the big screen starting December 20, 2024. Despite the big budget nature of the film, it will not be seen on IMAX theaters. There are options to see Sonic 3 in 4DX and other formats at select locations. In order to find the best option, checking Sonic the Hedgehog 3 showtimes in local areas can provide a range of possibilities.

Find Showtimes For Sonic The Hedgehog

Theatrical showtimes from Friday, December 20, onward can be found via the links below:

• Fandango
• Regal
• AMC Theaters
• Alamo Drafthouse
• Cinemark
• Cineplex

When Will Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Release On Streaming?

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Will Stream On Paramount+

Paramount has yet to announce when Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will be released on streaming, but it is known that the movie will stream on Paramount+ when the time comes. The good news is that the studio has a fairly consistent track record with streaming release dates that makes it possible to predict when Sonic 3 will become available. Typically, Paramount waits around 50 days on average for a movie to go from theaters to streaming. This projects that Sonic the Hedgehog 3 could start streaming on Paramount+ in February 2025 if the pattern holds.

When Will Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Release On Digital?

An At-Home Release Will Come Sooner

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