Sonic the Hedgehog is officially available on digital with a physical release planned for May. If you weren't already aware, the digital release date was bumped up for the film starring the Sega mascot as part of a larger effort from studios to bump up release dates in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which has largely shuttered movie theaters.

The movie is currently available via several online retailers for $19.99 with 4K Ultra HD clocking in at $24.99. Having purchased it myself via Amazon, it doesn't appear to include any of the usual bells and whistles of home releases like, say, a director's commentary, but one imagines that the later physical release will come with such things in the future.

Get Ready! #SonicMovie is on Digital March 31 and on Blu-ray™ and 4K Ultra HD™ May 19. https://t.co/AfJlcB7jCd pic.twitter.com/08OkyGYDKO

— Sonic The Hedgehog (@SonicMovie) March 20, 2020

Here's how Paramount Pictures describes the film:

"Based on the global blockbuster videogame franchise from Sega, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG tells the story of the world’s speediest hedgehog as he embraces his new home on Earth. In this live-action adventure comedy, Sonic and his new best friend Tom (James Marsden) team up to defend the planet from the evil genius Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) and his plans for world domination. The family-friendly film also stars Tika Sumpter and Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic."

Posted: Apr 01, 2020 6:28 pm
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Source: https://comicbook.com/gaming/2020/03/31/sonic-movie-release-date-digital-physical-blu-ray/