SONIC PRIME Is a New Series for the Famous Blue Hedgehog Coming Next Year
Netflix, SEGA of America, and WildBrain recently announced a brand new Sonic the Hedgehog series called Sonic Prime. The show is currently set to last 24 episodes and will premiere in 2022 worldwide. This shouldn’t come as too big of a surprise after the success of Sonic last year and seeing as how 2021 is the 30th anniversary of everyone’s favorite blue hedgehog.
The 24-episode animated adventure for kids, families, and long-time fans draws upon the keystones of the brand and features the “Blue Blur” of video game fame in a high-octane adventure where the fate of a strange new multiverse rests in his gloved hands. Sonic’s adventure is about more than a race to save the universe, it’s a journey of self-discovery and redemption.
Dominique Bazay of Netflix said:
Sonic is a beloved character and holds a special place in everyone's heart including my own. I spent many hours with the blue blur as a kid and it's a privilege to be able to bring this character everyone knows and loves on a brand new adventure with Netflix -- one that a generation of loyal fans and brand new fans around the world can enjoy.
Ivo Gerscovich of SEGA added:
Sonic the Hedgehog is a global entertainment icon that has captivated audiences since its video game debut in 1991. With over 1.14 billion game units sold and downloaded to date, an exciting feature film, a robust licensing program and more, SEGA’s iconic hedgehog continues to surprise and delight audiences worldwide. We’re thrilled to partner with WildBrain, Man of Action Entertainment and Netflix to speed into this new, animated chapter in the Sonic franchise.
Josh Scherba at WildBrain released the following statement:
With generations of devoted fans around the world, Sonic the Hedgehog is more popular today than ever before, and we’re thrilled to be partnering with Netflix, SEGA and Man of Action to deliver all new Sonic adventures for audiences worldwide. This premium franchise is ideally suited to WildBrain’s capabilities and it’s already inspiring great things from our talented creative teams. We’ve witnessed first-hand the enduring popularity of this brand from the strong and steady global demand for our library of legacy Sonic series. We look forward now to bringing fresh and exciting Sonic content to fans both new and old.
Are you excited for Sonic Prime? I think the premise sounds fun. Who do you think they’ll get to voice the characters?
