Sega has begun streaming the complete Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond short animated film on YouTube, created to mark the beloved franchise’s 35th anniversary.

Story

The film centers on Dr. Eggman’s latest scheme: upgrading Metal Sonic into the ultimate fighting machine by stealing Sonic’s life-data and harnessing the power of the Chaos Emeralds. Realizing the threat, Sonic and his friends must draw on the bonds of friendship forged through their many adventures together to bring Metal Sonic down.

Other Sonic Franchise News

Separately, an animation project tied to the game Sonic Racing CrossWorlds made its debut in August 2025.

On the television front, Netflix and Sega are co-producing a brand-new children’s animated series for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, aimed at upper preschool-aged viewers.

The previous Netflix animated series, Sonic Prime, launched in December 2022 with one 40-minute episode and seven 20-minute episodes, with its third season arriving on the platform in January 2024.

Upcoming Live-Action Films

The live-action Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is scheduled to hit theaters on March 19, 2027, with a fifth film in the franchise also confirmed for 2028.