‘Sonic The Hedgehog 3’ Is Now Streaming—How To Watch The Sequel At Home

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 is now available to stream exactly one month after zooming into theaters in December. If you’re excited to watch the latest movie in Sonic film franchise, read on to discover how to watch Sonic The Hedgehog 3 at home.

The film is the third installment in the Sonic movie series, following Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2024). In Sonic the Hedgehog 3, “Sonic, Knuckles and Tails reunite to battle Shadow, a mysterious new enemy with powers unlike anything they’ve faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, they seek out an unlikely alliance to stop Shadow and protect the planet,” the official synopsis reads.

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The star-studded voice cast returned for the action-packed next chapter, including Ben Schwartz, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Idris Elba, Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Lee Majdoub, and Tom Butler. Meanwhile, newcomers to the ensemble include Keanu Reeves, Alyla Browne, Krysten Ritter, James Wolk, and more.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has been a hit with both audiences and critics, earning an impressive 88% critics score and a stellar 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film has also performed exceptionally well at the box office, grossing $422 million worldwide, including $218 million from domestic sales.

If you’re planning your next movie night or missed seeing the film in theaters, here’s everything you need to know about watching Sonic the Hedgehog 3 from the comfort of your couch.

How To Watch Sonic The Hedgehog 3 At Home

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is currently available to stream on video-on-demand platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Fandango At Home. You can purchase Sonic the Hedgehog 3 for $24.99 or rent the film for $19.99. For rentals, you have 30 days to start watching the video and 48 hours to finish once started.

As for the physical release date, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will be coming to Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD on April 15.

When Will Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Be Streaming On Paramount Plus?

After its digital release, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will eventually land on Paramount Plus, where the first two Sonic films are already streaming. The movie is expected to arrive on the platform approximately two to three months after its theatrical release, so likely around February or March 2025.

The previous installment, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, premiered in theaters on April 8, 2022, and debuted on Paramount Plus less than two months later, on May 24, 2022.

However, recent Paramount releases have shown varying timelines for streaming. For example, A Quiet Place: Day One premiered on Paramount Plus about two months after its theatrical release. Mean Girls had a shorter window, reaching the platform just 53 days later. In contrast, 2023’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One took about three months to join the streaming service.

How To Watch The Sonic Movies In Order

Before watching Sonic the Hedgehog 3, you might want to watch the first two films in video game movie franchise. Here’s how and where to watch the Sonic movies in order.

1. Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)

Where to watch: Prime Video, Paramount+

Synopsis: “The world needed a hero — it got a hedgehog. Powered with incredible speed, Sonic embraces his new home on Earth — until he accidentally knocks out the power grid, sparking the attention of uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik. Now, it’s supervillain vs. supersonic in an all-out race across the globe to stop Robotnik from using Sonic’s unique power to achieve world domination.”

2. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)

Where to watch: Prime Video, Paramount+

Synopsis: “After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove that he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns with a new partner, Knuckles, in search of a mystical emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.”

3. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)

Where to watch: Prime Video, AppleTV+, Fandango At Home

Synopsis: “Sonic, Knuckles and Tails reunite to battle Shadow, a mysterious new enemy with powers unlike anything they’ve faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, they seek out an unlikely alliance to stop Shadow and protect the planet.”

Watch the official trailer for Sonic The Hedgehog 3 below.