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| Kristen Bell is voicing Amy Rose in Sonic the Hedgehog 4, joining the growing cast of Sega’s movie series. |
By Jon Scarr
Paramount has cast Kristen Bell as Amy Rose in Sonic the Hedgehog 4, the next live-action and CG Sonic movie scheduled to hit theatres on March 19, 2027. Amy first appeared in the mid-credits scene for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Bell’s casting confirms that the next film will finally pull her into the story in a bigger way. Sonic voice actor Ben Schwartz shared the news on Instagram, welcoming Bell to the Sonic movie family and celebrating that they now have their Amy Rose.
If you have been waiting to see Amy join Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow on the big screen, this is the confirmation you were looking for.
Amy Rose Steps Into The Sonic Movie Universe
If you stayed through the credits for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, you already saw the setup for Amy. Sonic is chased by a swarm of Metal Sonics before Amy drops into the scene, swings her hammer, and saves him. She does not speak in that moment, which signalled that the next movie would be where you properly meet her.
In the games, Amy Rose has been around for more than thirty years. She is a pink hedgehog who rushes toward danger with her Piko Piko Hammer and never hides how much she cares about Sonic. Bringing her into the films adds another core Sega character to the roster and gives Sonic a different kind of ally compared to Knuckles or Shadow.
The Metal Sonic army teased in that credits scene is expected to matter a lot in Sonic the Hedgehog 4. Even if Metal Sonic mostly communicates through robotic sounds, Amy’s arrival means Sonic has another major partner on his side when those machines show up again. If you grew up with Amy as part of Sonic’s circle, seeing her finally join the movie universe should feel long overdue.
Kristen Bell’s Animation Experience Fits Amy Rose
Bell has a long history in animation and voice work. She plays Anna in Disney’s Frozen films, where she brings a mix of optimism, impatience, and determination to the character. She has also done other voice roles for animation and narration, along with live-action work in shows like Veronica Mars, The Good Place, and the current Netflix series Nobody Wants This.
That background lines up cleanly with what fans expect from Amy. The character is energetic, direct about her feelings, and quick to jump into trouble. Casting someone who already has a strong track record in family-focused animation gives Sonic the Hedgehog 4 a voice that can carry both comedy and emotional moments without feeling out of place next to Sonic, Knuckles, or Shadow.
For you, it means Amy is set up to be more than a quick cameo. With Bell behind the character, Amy should be able to hold the screen during action scenes and quieter conversations instead of sliding into the background while Sonic drives everything.
Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Takes Shape Around Amy And Metal Sonic
Director Jeff Fowler is returning after leading the first three Sonic films, and the core cast is expected to be back as well. That includes Schwartz as Sonic, Idris Elba as Knuckles, Keanu Reeves as Shadow, Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik, and James Marsden and Tika Sumpter as Sonic’s adoptive family on the human side.
Across the first three movies, the Sonic series has earned more than $1 billion worldwide for Paramount Pictures and Sega, turning it into one of the most consistent game-to-film runs of the last few years. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is set to keep building on that by shifting more of the focus toward characters that long-time fans know from the games.
Plot details are still being kept quiet, but it is safe to expect Amy and Metal Sonic to sit near the centre of whatever comes next. The mid-credits scene from Sonic the Hedgehog 3 set up a clear conflict built around that robot army and Amy’s sudden arrival. With Bell now confirmed as Amy Rose, you can look ahead to a fourth film that continues to pull more of Sonic’s wider cast into theatres when it arrives in March 2027.
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