Netflix, SEGA, and WildBrain today revealed a first look at the Sonic Prime series, launching on Netflix in Winter 2022. You can watch the teaser using the player below.
The action-packed adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog go into overdrive when a run-in with Dr. Eggman results in a literal universe-shattering event.
Desperate to piece his prime reality back together and save his old friends, Sonic races through the Shatterverse, discovering strange worlds and enlisting new friends in an epic adventure of a lifetime!
The first season of the series consists of a premiere episode that is 40 minutes long and an additional seven episodes that run 20 minutes each.
The animated adventure for kids, families, and long-time fans draws upon the keystones of the brand and features the “Blue Blur” of video game fame in a high-octane adventure where the fate of a strange new multiverse rests in his gloved hands. Sonic’s adventure is about more than a race to save the universe; it’s a journey of self-discovery and redemption.
The Sonic Prime series is animated at WildBrain’s Vancouver studio, and SEGA and WildBrain jointly participate in production, distribution, and licensing.
Man of Action Entertainment, creators of Ben 10, and the characters and team in the Academy Award-winning feature Big Hero 6 are the showrunners and executive producers for the series.
“Sonic is a beloved character and holds a special place in everyone’s heart, including my own,” said Dominique Bazay, Director of Original Animation at Netflix, previously.
Bazay continued: “I spent many hours with the blue blur as a kid, and it’s a privilege to be able to bring this character everyone knows and loves on a brand new adventure with Netflix — one that a generation of loyal fans and brand new fans around the world can enjoy.”
“Sonic the Hedgehog is a global entertainment icon that has captivated audiences since its video game debut in 1991. With over 1.14 billion game units sold and downloaded to date, an exciting feature film, a robust licensing program, and more, SEGA’s iconic hedgehog continues to surprise and delight audiences worldwide,” added Ivo Gerscovich, Chief Brand Officer at SEGA.
Gersovich added: “We’re thrilled to partner with WildBrain, Man of Action Entertainment, and Netflix to speed into this new, animated chapter in the Sonic franchise.”
“With generations of devoted fans around the world, Sonic the Hedgehog is more popular today than ever before, and we’re thrilled to be partnering with Netflix, SEGA, and Man of Action to deliver all-new Sonic adventures for audiences worldwide,” commented Josh Scherba, President, WildBrain.
“This premium franchise is ideally suited to WildBrain’s capabilities, and it’s already inspiring great things from our talented creative teams. We’ve witnessed first-hand the enduring popularity of this brand from the strong and steady global demand for our library of legacy Sonic series. We look forward now to bringing fresh and exciting Sonic content to fans both new and old.”
Sonic Prime aims to captivate the imaginations of audiences ages six to 11, as well as legacy Sonic fans of all ages and will match the scale and scope of the epic adventures synonymous with the Sonic franchise.
Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills to provide the latest news on streaming, movies, and TV shows. He previously created the websites ComingSoon, SuperHeroHype, and ShockTillYouDrop.