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Sonic Prime

Sonic Prime is an animated television series based on Sega’s Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Sonic Prime is an animated television series based on Sega’s Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. It premiered on Netflix in December 2022 and follows Sonic after an explosion with Dr. Eggman shatters the universe into parallel dimensions.

Premise

Sonic Prime follows Sonic as he moves through parallel worlds after the universe is broken during a fight with Dr. Eggman. He searches for his friends and the pieces needed to restore his world.

Production

The series was produced by Sega, Netflix Animation, WildBrain Studios, and Man of Action Entertainment. It is a co-production involving the United States and Canada. WildBrain Studios is a Canadian studio, making the series relevant to Canada’s animation industry and Canadian viewers.

Release

The first season premiered on Netflix on 15 December 2022. Subsequent seasons were released in July 2023 and January 2024. The series comprises three seasons and 23 episodes.

Franchise context

Sonic Prime is one of several television adaptations of Sonic the Hedgehog and is described in secondary sources as part of the wider franchise timeline.

Key facts

  • Based on Sega’s Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise.
  • Premiered on Netflix on 15 December 2022.
  • Story begins when a battle with Dr. Eggman shatters the universe, sending Sonic into parallel dimensions.
  • Ran for three seasons and 23 episodes.
  • An American-Canadian co-production.
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Canadian context

Sonic Prime was co-produced by Canadian studio WildBrain Studios, making it relevant to Canada’s animation industry and Canadian viewers.[9][12]

Frequently asked questions

What is Sonic Prime?
An animated television series based on Sega’s Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, released on Netflix from 2022 to 2024.
How many seasons does Sonic Prime have?
Three seasons.
How many episodes are there?
23 episodes in total.
When did Sonic Prime premiere?
It premiered on 15 December 2022.
What is the series about?
Sonic travels through parallel dimensions after a battle with Dr. Eggman shatters the universe.

References

  1. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81294811
    Supports: Official series description, premise, and release availability.
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/sm/title/81294811
    Supports: Official listing showing three seasons, age rating, and premise.
  3. Wikipedia (Catalan) — https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_Prime
    Supports: Basic production details, Canadian co-production, seasons, episodes, and release dates.
  4. Wikipedia (Italian) — https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_Prime
    Supports: Season and episode counts, premiere dates, and production companies.
  5. Filmaffinity — https://www.filmaffinity.com/es/film140784.html
    Supports: Production credits, genre, country, and synopsis.