Kristen Bell is joining the cast of the upcoming Paramount film, Sonic the Hedgehog 4, where she will lend her voice to Amy Rose, a beloved character from the video game series. This exciting news was shared on social media by Ben Schwartz, who voices Sonic and will return for this installment. The film is expected to hit theaters on March 19, 2027, with Jeff Fowler once again taking the director’s chair.
Producers Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, and Toru Nakahara are spearheading the project. The Sonic franchise has proven to be a significant box office success, surpassing $1 billion in total earnings. The latest film, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, has set records as the highest-grossing entry in the series, pulling in over $490 million globally. It opened at No. 1 domestically for two weeks and topped charts in more than 30 international markets, including the U.K., Mexico, Italy, and Australia. The film has also contributed significantly to global consumer spending, generating over $180 million through home entertainment rentals and purchases.
Kristen Bell’s recent work includes her role in the second season of the Emmy-nominated Netflix series Nobody Wants This, where she also serves as an executive producer alongside Adam Brody. Additionally, she has been featured in the Amazon Prime comedy film The People We Hate at the Wedding, which stars Allison Janney and Ben Platt, as well as in Netflix’s parody comedy The Woman in the House.
With a strong track record in both acting and production, Bell’s involvement in Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is highly anticipated, promising to add yet another layer of engagement for fans of the franchise.