We're going to have to wait a little longer than expected to see the Sonic the Hedgehog movie on the big screen. The Sonic the Hedgehog movie will be released on February 14, 2020 – making it the perfect Valentine's Day movie. The original release date was set for November of this year, but it was delayed due to glitches with Sonic's appearance.
This announcement comes after a wave of online backlash following the first trailer, with many complaining about the design of the beloved Sonic. The online backlash prompted director Jeff Fowler to state that Sonic's appearance would be improved before the official premiere. The internet also reacted to this news, questioning the feasibility of extensive retouching on such a project.
Fowler seems to have taken the second wave of backlash into account, tweeting the film's new release date. Paramount has confirmed the new release date.
Although the character design will change, Sonic the Hedgehog is still voiced by Ben Schwartz, with Richard Madden and Jim Carrey also starring in the film.
