Netflix announces the release date of the upcoming animated Sonic Series that is Sonic Prime set to launch on December 15th on its streaming service. The first season is comprised of 24 episodes and along with the date announcement, Netflix also unveiled character posters that highlight characters such as "Sonic, Amy Rose, Shadow, Knuckles, Rouge, Big the Cat, and, of course, Eggman."
Notably, the company will be releasing a new look at the upcoming shoe during the weekly Geeked: Toon-In show. This will be broadcasted later today on the company's Twitch channel at 8 PM ET. A later teaser video has plans to release shortly after circulating on Netflix's YouTube channel and other online platforms.
Image Credit: Netflix, Sega
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Animated Streaming Series
- The trend towards animated streaming series continues to grow as audiences seek out fresh content in digital only formats.
- Nostalgic Content
- As Sonic Prime is set to launch, audiences are excited for the nostalgic content that is being brought back from their childhood. Therefore, opportunities for reboots and nostalgic content abound for other franchises.
- Cross-media Franchise
- Sonic Prime's launch on Netflix is a prime example of a cross-media franchise allowing for more opportunities to connect with different audiences through different mediums.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Streaming Industry
- The streaming industry can capitalize on the trend towards animated content, specifically for nostalgic franchises such as Sonic.
- Entertainment Industry
- As nostalgia is a major driver for Sonic Prime's success, other entertainment companies can capitalize on the opportunity for reboots and other nostalgic content.
- Gaming Industry
- Sonic Prime's cross-media franchise approach provides huge opportunities for the gaming industry to leverage its popular game titles to bring in a wider audience beyond gaming consoles.
