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Sonic the Hedgehog watch order

Sonic movies in order, by release and rating. Updated October 20, 2026.

Watch the Sonic the Hedgehog films in release order: Sonic the Hedgehog (2020), Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022), the Knuckles series (2024), then Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024). Knuckles is set between the second and third films and is optional.

How to watch the Sonic movies in order: the full guide

All 4 films and series in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is Sonic the Hedgehog (2020); the first in chronological order is Sonic the Hedgehog (set in Green Hills, Montana).

Release order

  1. Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie, 2020): Sonic and Tom Wachowski against Robotnik.
  2. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Movie, 2022): Tails and Knuckles arrive.
  3. Knuckles (Series, 2024): Knuckles' spin-off series; optional.
  4. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Movie, 2024): Shadow the Hedgehog.

Chronological order

  1. Sonic the Hedgehog (set in Green Hills, Montana): Sonic and Tom Wachowski against Robotnik.
  2. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (set in Eight months later): Tails and Knuckles arrive.
  3. Knuckles (set in Between Sonic 2 and Sonic 3): Knuckles' spin-off series; optional.
  4. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (set in Tokyo & Green Hills): Shadow the Hedgehog.

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Common questions

What order should I watch the Sonic movies in?

Watch the Sonic the Hedgehog films in release order: Sonic the Hedgehog (2020), Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022), the Knuckles series (2024), then Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024). Knuckles is set between the second and third films and is optional.

How many Sonic movies and shows are there?

There are 4 titles in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise: 3 films and 1 series, released from 2020 to 2024. 1 more is announced: Sonic the Hedgehog 4.

How long does it take to watch all the Sonic movies?

About 8 hours for all 4 titles, counting every episode.

What is the first Sonic title in chronological order?

Sonic the Hedgehog, set in Green Hills, Montana. In release order the first is Sonic the Hedgehog (2020).

What is the next Sonic release?

Sonic the Hedgehog 4, out March 19, 2027.