Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- joyful
- irreverent
- breezy
- family movie night
- school holiday
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel more energetic and character-focused than its predecessor, praising its voice performances and effects while noting derivative storytelling and an intrusive human subplot.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles are animated characters integrated into live-action settings with Tom, Maddie, and Robotnik.
Sonic, Tails, Robotnik, and Knuckles race to find an emerald capable of building or destroying civilizations.
The film foregrounds Sonic mythology and new characters associated with the long-running Sega game tradition, while reception highlights its 1990s nostalgia.
Sonic teams with Tails while navigating his relationship with Tom and Maddie and confronting Robotnik and Knuckles.
Films like Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and why
Detective Pikachu
family-friendly live-action and animation hybrid built around a video game character, fast action, comedy, and colorful effects
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
playful family adventure combining human characters with fantastical digital creatures, energetic action, and video game nostalgia
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
effects-driven family adventure featuring a comedic hero, a powerful artifact, and broad humor aimed at multiple generations
Sonic the Hedgehog
high-energy family action comedy centered on a returning villain, team formation, and colorful digital spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Jeff Fowler
- Release Date
- 2022-03-30
- Runtime
- 123 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (6033)
Cast
- Ben Schwartz
- James Marsden
- Tika Sumpter
- Colleen O'Shaughnessey
- Idris Elba
- Jim Carrey
- Natasha Rothwell
- Adam Pally
- Shemar Moore
- Lee Majdoub
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Sonic the Hedgehog 2 about?
- Sonic races across the world with Tails to protect a civilization-shaping emerald from the vengeful Dr. Robotnik and his formidable new ally Knuckles.
- What is Sonic the Hedgehog 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Sonic the Hedgehog 2 violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 as mild.
- What did critics think of Sonic the Hedgehog 2?
- Critics broadly found the sequel more energetic and character-focused than its predecessor, praising its voice performances and effects while noting derivative storytelling and an intrusive human subplot.
- Which films are like Sonic the Hedgehog 2?
- Films with a similar feel include Detective Pikachu, Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Sonic the Hedgehog.
- How long is Sonic the Hedgehog 2?
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 runs 123 minutes.
- Where can I watch Sonic the Hedgehog 2?
- In United States, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 streams on Netflix, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads.
