Paramount to give Sonic the Hedgehog an early Digital release on March 31st

Last Updated on August 2, 2021

In these dark times, it's not food or toilet paper we crave, it's entertainment! As theaters across the nation have shut down, we've seen studios bump up the early release of many films, including THE INVISIBLE MAN, THE HUNT, EMMA, BIRDS OF PREY, BLOODSHOT, ONWARD, THE GENTLEMEN, THE WAY BACK, and I STILL BELIEVE, and Paramount Pictures is the latest studio to join in as they've announced that SONIC THE HEDGEHOG will be available for Digital purchase on March 31st.

The film features the voice of Ben Schwartz as Sonic, who is a super-powered blue hedgehog from an alternate dimension who has been hiding out on earth to hide from those who want to harness his super speed. When he loses his magical golden rings, which allow him to travel between dimensions, he turns to a small-town cop (James Marsden) for help. SONIC THE HEDGEHOG was released in theaters on February 14th, and in that time, managed to score $306.6 million worldwide, although its China release was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Following the film's early Digital release, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG will be released on DVD/Blu-ray/4K Ultra HD on May 19, 2020.

Bonus features on the Digital, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD releases include:

• Commentary by director Jeff Fowler and the voice of Sonic, Ben Schwartz
• Around the World in 80 Seconds—See Sonic’s next adventure!
• Deleted Scenes—Director Jeff Fowler introduces deleted scenes
• Bloopers—Laugh along with Jim Carrey and the cast
• “Speed Me Up” Music Video
• For the Love of Sonic—Jim Carrey and the cast discuss what Sonic the Hedgehog means to them
• Building Robotnik with Jim Carrey—See Jim Carrey bring supervillain Dr. Robotnik to life
• The Blue Blur: Origins of Sonic—Explore the origins of the legendary Blue Blur
• Sonic On Set—Visit the set with the voice of Sonic, Ben Schwartz

The official synopsis for SONIC THE HEDGEHOG:

Based on the global blockbuster video-game franchise from Sega, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG tells the story of the world’s speediest hedgehog as he embraces his new home on Earth. In this live-action adventure comedy, Sonic and his new best friend Tom (James Marsden) team up to defend the planet from the evil genius Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) and his plans for world domination. The family-friendly film also stars Tika Sumpter and Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG hit theaters last month, so be sure to check out a review from our own Chris Bumbray.