Sonic the Hedgehog

An unlikely blue creature arrives on Earth under the cover of night. He tries to blend into a quiet town and learns to adapt to ordinary life, chasing small joys and keeping a low profile. Yet his extraordinary talent attracts the attention of a powerful antagonist whose plan relies on exploiting that speed. As a local sheriff and his wife become entangled in the chase, the two unlikely partners discover they must trust each other to stay safe. What follows is a fast moving, often funny clash of velocities and wits, with friendship and responsibility guiding the way. They discover that danger can forge unlikely friendship. He learns to trust a human ally.

Released in 2020, the film is directed by Jeff Fowler and based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game character from Sega, beloved by fans. Ben Schwartz voices Sonic and the story was developed by Josh Miller and Patrick Casey.

The movie grossed about $319 million worldwide, a solid haul considering it opened during a challenging year for cinemas. In many regions, families flocked to theaters for a light hearted, action packed adventure overall for audiences around the world today.

Culture wise Sonic became the poster child of a rare fan led turnaround after early design critiques. The studio swiftly redesigned the character before release, a move many saw as a watershed moment for audience feedback shaping a big budget film. The villain Robotnik also drew new energy and momentum.

Critics largely greeted Sonic as a brisk, family friendly action comedy, with Jim Carrey delivering an over the top performance that helped elevate the film. The story emphasizes friendship, responsibility, and channels Sonic's speed into teamwork and protecting others. Some critics noted the predictable arc but praised warmth and humor.