‘Sonic’ Spinoff Movie and ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Live-Action Film Set 2028 Release

The source details Paramount Pictures' strategic 2028 holiday release schedule, which features two major franchise films aimed at dominating the family blockbuster market. Specifically, the studio is planning an untitled live-action/CGI hybrid Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film for November 2028 and an enigmatic Sonic Universe Event Film for December 2028, both overseen by producer Neal H. Moritz. The text explains the enormous financial success of the Sonic the Hedgehog film trilogy (which has grossed $1.2 billion and led to the Knuckles streaming series), suggesting the spinoff could focus on fan-favorite characters like Shadow or Knuckles to sustain momentum. Furthermore, the episode describes how the new TMNT hybrid movie aims to revitalize the live-action series following the success of the Mutant Mayhem animated film, eschewing the darker Last Ronin concept for a PG-friendly approach. Ultimately, the coordinated 2028 double feature represents Paramount's calculated bet on leveraging beloved '80s and '90s intellectual property using hybrid CGI technology.