A new animated Sonic the Hedgehog series, Sonic Prime, set to premiere worldwide in 2022.
Sonic Prime will be a 24-episode animated adventure for kids, families, and long-time fans. Sonic’s adventure is about more than a race to save the universe, it’s a journey of self-discovery and redemption. Sonic the Hedgehog is a global entertainment icon that has captivated audiences since its video game debut in 1991.
The series will be animated at WildBrain’s Vancouver studio.
Creators of Ben 10 and the team of Big Hero 6, have been brought on as showrunners and Executive Producers. With over 1.14 billion game units sold to date, and a feature film, SEGA’s iconic hedgehog continues to delight audiences. This series is building on the momentum generated for Sonic in 2020, as well as celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2021.
Sonic Prime aims to captivate the imaginations of audiences ages six to 11, as well as legacy Sonic fans of all ages. It will match the scale and scope of the epic adventures synonymous with the Sonic franchise. In 2020, Sonic the Hedgehog, took the number one spot worldwide on opening weekend and remained on top globally for weeks while breaking domestic box office records
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