Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2022, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is an action, comedy, adventure and family film directed by Jeff Fowler, running about 123 minutes. “Welcome to the next level.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.
Who’s in it. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 stars Ben Schwartz as Sonic the Hedgehog (voice), Idris Elba as Knuckles the Echidna (voice), Colleen O'Shaughnessey as Miles 'Tails' Prower (voice) and James Marsden as Tom Wachowski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $405.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Philo and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sonic the Hedgehog 2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)?
- In US, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is available to stream on Netflix, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sonic the Hedgehog 2 worth watching?
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sonic the Hedgehog 2?
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 stars Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, James Marsden and Jim Carrey.
- When was Sonic the Hedgehog 2 released?
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.