Sega Is Officially Replacing Sonic The Hedgehog After 35 Years

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Sega is developing a Streets of Rage movie, marking a significant shift in the company's film strategy after more than three decades anchored by Sonic the Hedgehog. While the blue speedster has dominated Sega's entertainment output, starring in video games, cartoons, comics, and two successful live-action films, the company is now betting on a different franchise for its next major theatrical release. The Streets of Rage adaptation signals Sega's willingness to diversify its film portfolio beyond its most iconic mascot, even as the Sonic movies have proven commercially viable and introduced the character to mainstream audiences.