The film is based on the popular SEGA video game series, and did very well both with critics and the crowds.

You can also take a look at our list of upcoming video game movies and shows coming down the pipeline. They don't go into much depth and it takes a out of control actor like Jim Carrey to steal the show. Justin has been with Digital Spy since 2010, and in that time, has covered countless major news events for DS from the US. More Hamburger icon An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. Although he is tamed down for kids, which is who this whole movie is really aimed at, he delivers a fun performance that felt like he was channelling his 1990's roots.That is my hope of all hopes, because I love that franchise so much, and I love the fans, and I love all the stuff we've made," he explained. Having to flee from his homeworld via a teleportation ring, a fast, blue hedgehog by the name of Sonic ends up on Earth at a very young age. As for what the cast wants to see, O'Shaughnessey told Digital Spy that, first and foremost, she hoped Tails would be back: "I hope we get to see more and more of him, and see where his gadgets can take everybody. New cast additions this time around include Shemar Moore, Idris Elba as the voice of Knuckles and Colleen O’Shaughnessey as the voice of Tails.

Paramount announced earlier this year that a Knuckles spin-off series is in the works for Paramount+, indicating that the future of the Sonic Cinematic Universe will be on the streaming platform.This is a kids movie very much geared toward that audience but I was mostly charmed by the inclusion of Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) into our world. Ben Schwartz does a great job voicing him and James Marsden did such a great job playing off a character that wasn't even there. Now, this film is far from great, but in terms of adapting a video game, this may just be the best one yet. Therefore, its streaming release is just 75 days after its theatrical release – which is not as early as some, but still not as long a wait as past films.