Sonic Appears in The Angry Birds Movie 3 Trailer

Paramount Pictures’ second trailer for The Angry Birds Movie 3 shows Sonic the Hedgehog running alongside Chuck, confirming a brief crossover ahead of Sonic the Hedgehog 4. The trailer offers no explanation for the appearance or indication of whether Sonic has a larger role in the animated film. The footage, released Wednesday, shows the blue character running beside Chuck, the yellow bird voiced by Josh Gad. The cameo had not been announced before the trailer, according to reporting on the reveal. It is the first confirmed appearance of Sonic in the Angry Birds film series. The Angry Birds Movie 3 is scheduled to open in theaters on December 23, 2026. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is scheduled for March 19, 2027, placing the Angry Birds film ahead of the next installment in Sonic’s live-action movie series. The trailer confirms only Sonic’s appearance; it does not establish whether he will be a substantial character or appear briefly. The new film centers on Red, voiced by Jason Sudeikis, facing fatherhood while dealing with a threat to the birds’ world. The trailer’s glimpse of Sonic does not explain how he fits into that story. Suggestions that the scene could be a gag, dream...