Sonic appears in Angry Birds 3
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The gist
Paramount's second trailer for The Angry Birds Movie 3 shows Sonic running alongside Josh Gad's Chuck.
The studio has not confirmed whether it is a real cameo.
Background
The Angry Birds Movie 3 is the third film in the animated franchise, released by Paramount Pictures, which took the series over from Sony Pictures. Sega, the company behind Sonic the Hedgehog, acquired Angry Birds maker Rovio in 2023 and has partnered with Paramount on the live-action Sonic films. Toru Nakahara, tied to the Sonic franchise, is an executive producer on the new Angry Birds film, directed by John Rice from a screenplay by Thurop Van Orman. The trailer moment follows earlier game crossovers that put Sonic alongside the Angry Birds.
How it unfolded
- Apr 9, 2025Rovio announced a third Angry Birds film from Paramount, then due for release on 29 January 2027.
- Nov 4, 2026Paramount released the second official trailer; Sonic is seen running at high speeds alongside Josh Gad's Chuck at the 1:47 mark.
- Nov 4, 2026An image presented as a first look shows Sonic sprinting through a blurred jungle-like landscape beside Chuck, with a December 23 release date attached.
- Dec 23, 2026The Angry Birds Movie 3 is set for release in theaters.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- MovieWeb called the Sonic appearance the biggest surprise of the trailer, noting he runs at high speeds alongside Josh Gad's Chuck at the 1:47 mark.
- Caution
- Comic Basics said it could not find confirmation from Paramount, Sega or Rovio that Sonic appears in the film, so the image is best read as a hint rather than a confirmed cameo.
Still unverified
Whether Sonic actually appears in the film itself, or whether the image comes from the movie, a promotion or a game tie-in, is unclear without confirmation from Paramount, Sega or Rovio, according to Comic Basics.