Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is now available to rent or buy on streaming platforms, including Prime Video, for $20 or $25, respectively. The streaming launch coincided with the reveal of the 4K Blu-ray release date and the existence of not one, but two steelbooks. Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s Limited Edition Steelbook will be available with Sonic or Shadow character art when the movie arrives on Blu-ray April 15. This is the same approach we saw with Deadpool & Wolverine last year, so it will be interesting to see if this format becomes a trend.
$45 | Releases April 15
Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s first Limited Edition Steelbook features the Blue Blur doing what he does best. This edition comes with 4K Blu-ray, standard 1080p Blu-ray, and digital versions of Sonic 3. You also get a bunch of bonus featurettes.
Preorders for the Sonic variant of the Limited Edition Steelbook releases are available at Walmart for $45.
Amazon was taking preorders for a few weeks, but as of January 21, Sonic 3 is no longer available to order at Amazon. That said, we don’t believe it sold out, because the standard 4K and DVD editions aren’t available to purchase either. We suspect Amazon will reopen preorders once it lists the Shadow variant of the Limited Edition Steelbook.
Amazon and Walmart both offer preorder price guarantees. You won’t be charged until your order ships, and you will only pay the lowest price offered between the time you preorder and release.
$45 | Releases April 15
Sonic 3’s Limited Edition Steelbook featuring Shadow is only available to preorder at Target at this time, but we’d expect other retailers to list it soon. The Shadow variant complements the Sonic edition by offering the same art design, just with red streaks instead of blue.
Like the Sonic variant, the Shadow version costs $45 and comes with 4K Blu-ray, standard 1080p Blu-ray, and digital versions of Sonic 3. You’ll also get the same bonus features. The only difference between the two releases is the steelbook.
$36 | Releases April 15
If you don’t have any interest in steelbook cases, the 4K release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is up for preorder for $36 at Walmart.
Preorders for the DVD release are available for $26 at Walmart. At this time, it doesn’t appear that Sonic 3 will get a standalone 1080p Blu-ray release. As such, even if you don’t have a 4K media player, you’ll still need to get the 4K edition to watch Sonic 3 on standard Blu-ray.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Special Features
- Audio Commentary – Watch the movie with director Jeff Fowler and actor Ben Schwartz (Sonic).
- Sonic Family Fun – Cast and crew talk about becoming a family while making the three films.
- Enter Shadow – Keanu Reeves and other stars discuss his portrayal of Shadow.
- Robotnik Family Reunion: Ivo and Gerald – Jim Carry and cast/crew discuss bringing Ivo and Gerald Robotnik to the screen.
- For the Love of Sonic: Directing a Trilogy – Director Jeff Fowler reflects on his experience directing the Sonic films.
- The Fox, the Echidna, and the Hedgehog – Visit the recording booth with voice actors for Sonic (Ben Schwartz), Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey), and Idris Elba (Knuckles).
- Live-Action Lunacy: Acting Opposite Puppets – Actors talk about filming alongside giant puppets.
- From the Cryo-Tank to London: The World of Sonic – Production crews show off the filming locations and set designs of Sonic 3.
- Team Sonic vs. Shadow – Choreographers talk about creating the showdown between Sonic and Shadow.
- A Very Sonic Christmas – Team Sonic saves Christmas with Santa Claus.
- Gag Reel
- Deleted Scenes
Catch up on the Sonic Live-Action Movie & TV Series
Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s theatrical release led to multiple editions of the first two movies to sell out, including the 4K Blu-ray 2-Movie Steelbook Collection shown above. As of January 21, here’s the stock situation for Sonic, Sonic 2, and the Knuckles miniseries at Amazon. The 2-Movie Collection on standard Blu-ray offers the best value at the moment.
Sonic the Hedgehog Animated TV Series Deals
Sonic fans can also save on Blu-ray and DVD releases of the Blue Blur’s animated TV series. Most notably, you can get a nice discount on the 1993 series, which was the first adaptation for Sega’s now-iconic mascot. Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: The Complete Series is on sale for $45 (was $60). This collection includes all 65 episodes on Blu-ray (in standard definition). You can also get Sonic the Hedgehog: The Complete Series on DVD for only $12.47.
