Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is now accessible to hire or purchase on streaming platforms, together with Prime Video, for $20 or $25, respectively. The streaming launch coincided with the reveal of the 4K Blu-ray launch date and the existence of not one, however two steelbooks. Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s Restricted Version Steelbook shall be accessible with Sonic or Shadow character artwork when the film arrives on Blu-ray April 15. This is identical method we noticed with Deadpool & Wolverine final yr, so it is going to be attention-grabbing to see if this format turns into a pattern.
$45 | Releases April 15
Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s first Restricted Version Steelbook options the Blue Blur doing what he does greatest. This version comes with 4K Blu-ray, commonplace 1080p Blu-ray, and digital variations of Sonic 3. You additionally get a bunch of bonus featurettes.
Preorders for the Sonic variant of the Restricted Version Steelbook releases can be found at Walmart for $45.
Amazon was taking preorders for a couple of weeks, however as of January 21, Sonic 3 is not accessible to order at Amazon. That stated, we do not consider it offered out, as a result of the usual 4K and DVD editions aren’t accessible to buy both. We suspect Amazon will reopen preorders as soon as it lists the Shadow variant of the Restricted Version Steelbook.
Amazon and Walmart each provide preorder worth ensures. You will not be charged till your order ships, and you’ll solely pay the bottom worth supplied between the time you preorder and launch.
$45 | Releases April 15
Sonic 3’s Restricted Version Steelbook that includes Shadow is just accessible to preorder at Goal at the moment, however we might anticipate different retailers to listing it quickly. The Shadow variant enhances the Sonic version by providing the identical artwork design, simply with crimson streaks as a substitute of blue.
Just like the Sonic variant, the Shadow model prices $45 and comes with 4K Blu-ray, commonplace 1080p Blu-ray, and digital variations of Sonic 3. You will additionally get the identical bonus options. The one distinction between the 2 releases is the steelbook.
$36 | Releases April 15
If you haven’t any curiosity in steelbook instances, the 4K launch of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is up for preorder for $36 at Walmart.
Preorders for the DVD launch can be found for $26 at Walmart. Right now, it would not seem that Sonic 3 will get a standalone 1080p Blu-ray launch. As such, even when you do not have a 4K media participant, you may nonetheless have to get the 4K version to observe Sonic 3 on commonplace Blu-ray.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Particular Options
- Audio Commentary – Watch the film with director Jeff Fowler and actor Ben Schwartz (Sonic).
- Sonic Household Enjoyable – Solid and crew speak about changing into a household whereas making the three movies.
- Enter Shadow – Keanu Reeves and different stars talk about his portrayal of Shadow.
- Robotnik Household Reunion: Ivo and Gerald – Jim Carry and solid/crew talk about bringing Ivo and Gerald Robotnik to the display.
- For the Love of Sonic: Directing a Trilogy – Director Jeff Fowler displays on his expertise directing the Sonic movies.
- The Fox, the Echidna, and the Hedgehog – Go to the recording sales space with voice actors for Sonic (Ben Schwartz), Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey), and Idris Elba (Knuckles).
- Stay-Motion Lunacy: Appearing Reverse Puppets – Actors speak about filming alongside large puppets.
- From the Cryo-Tank to London: The World of Sonic – Manufacturing crews showcase the filming places and set designs of Sonic 3.
- Crew Sonic vs. Shadow – Choreographers speak about creating the showdown between Sonic and Shadow.
- A Very Sonic Christmas – Crew Sonic saves Christmas with Santa Claus.
- Gag Reel
- Deleted Scenes
Make amends for the Sonic Stay-Motion Film & TV Collection
Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s theatrical launch led to a number of editions of the primary two films to promote out, together with the 4K Blu-ray 2-Film Steelbook Assortment proven above. As of January 21, here is the inventory state of affairs for Sonic, Sonic 2, and the Knuckles miniseries at Amazon. The 2-Film Assortment on commonplace Blu-ray gives the perfect worth for the time being.
Sonic the Hedgehog Animated TV Collection Offers
Sonic followers also can save on Blu-ray and DVD releases of the Blue Blur’s animated TV collection. Most notably, you may get a pleasant low cost on the 1993 collection, which was the primary adaptation for Sega’s now-iconic mascot. Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: The Full Collection is on sale for $45 (was $60). This assortment consists of all 65 episodes on Blu-ray (in commonplace definition). You may also get Sonic the Hedgehog: The Full Collection on DVD for less than $12.47.
