Sonic 4 Has A New $2.7 Billion Secret Weapon

SEGA's iconic blue speedster has become the star of a major Hollywood franchise in recent years. It's set to continue with Sonic the Hedgehog 4, with Paramount giving the fourth entry a March 2027 release date. The Sonic movies have been wildly successful, with each entry making more than the last at the box office, bringing the franchise's total to $1.2 billion.

The films have done this by continuing to add to the spectacle and voice cast. For Sonic the Hedgehog 3, this came with Shadow's introduction and getting Keanu Reeves to voice him, which came after Idris Elba joined the first sequel as Knuckles. Those additions made who Sonic 4 would cast as Amy Rose following her debut in Sonic 3's post-credits scene a topic with lots of curiosity.

The decision has now been made, and it gives the franchise a new secret weapon as it attempts to keep growing in popularity.

Sonic 4 Cast Frozen's Kristen Bell As Amy Rose

It's been officially revealed that Kristen Bell is voicing Amy Rose in Sonic 4, with franchise star Ben Schwartz confirming the news on social media. He and Bell shared a picture of themselves holding toy versions of their characters to celebrate the casting becoming known to the public.

Bell is no stranger to the voice acting she'll be doing in Sonic 4, as she's well-known now for voicing Anna in Disney's animated Frozen franchise. That $2.7 billion series is an excellent showcase of her voice acting abilities and has made the actress wildly popular with younger audiences.

This could work to Sonic 4's benefit. She gives the sequel some additional star power for the marketing campaign, and someone who fans can get behind voicing Amy. There should be no pushback to her casting, just excitement, which will amplify the hype behind Bell's debut as the hammer-swinging pink hedgehog in Sonic 4 next year.

Why Kristen Bell Is A Great Choice To Play Amy Rose

Plenty of actresses' names were thrown around for who could play Amy Rose over the last year, but Bell's casting is perfect. There's a reason we included her in our suggested list of casting options for the pink hedgehog, highlighting how she'd effortlessly be able to portray a strong, capable, and sometimes stubborn character like Amy.

Bell also has the comedic chops to be a natural fit with the tone of the Sonic movies, while still holding the emotional range to bring out the drama, love, and more contained in Amy's story. She has all the skills necessary to knock this role out of the park, giving her a brand new franchise to participate in beyond Frozen. She'll be an incredible addition to Sonic the Hedgehog 4 and certainly elevate Amy Rose's portrayal.