Sonic 4 begins filming as director shares Amy Rose hammer photo

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 has entered production, with director Jeff Fowler posting a photo of himself wielding Amy Rose’s Piko Piko hammer. Fowler’s caption read, "Ready 4 Action #SonicMovie4 now filming. In Theaters Worldwide March 2027," and the official Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Instagram account replied, "It's hammer time."

The previous film, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, saw Sonic (Ben Schwartz), Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessy) and Knuckles team up with Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) to take on Shadow (Keanu Reeves). Amy turned up at the end to save Sonic from an approaching horde of Metal Sonics.

Sonic 4 is scheduled for release on March 19, 2027. The franchise’s total multi-billion-dollar box office gross makes further sequels likely, with a fifth and possibly a sixth installment anticipated.

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