Summary
- A 2026 Sonic calendar is available for pre-order on Amazon for $16.99, featuring key art from various Sonic games.
- The calendar cover shows Sonic with the Chaos Emeralds and a new anniversary logo hinting at Sega's 2026 plans.
- Each month will feature cover art from different Sonic games, ending with Sonic Frontiers, and includes bonus notecards.
Ahead of the 35th Anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog in 2026, Sega has started taking pre-orders for a 2026 calendar featuring its titular mascot. The calendar's cover featured various Sonic characters along with the Chaos Emeralds, with Sonic himself assuming a new pose. A new anniversary logo was also spotted on the calendar, which indicated that Sega's 2026 plans could go beyond just one product.
First released in June 1991 on the Sega Genesis, Sonic the Hedgehog was the Blue Blur's first game release. As one of the most influential Genesis games, Sonic the Hedgehog was set across six unique zones laden with various pitfalls and robotic foes. Although the first Sonic game lacked some of Sonic's signature abilities, such as the Spin Dash and the Homing Attack, its focus on high-speed platforming and careful jumping laid the foundation for subsequent entries. Sonic the Hedgehog's success was followed by several sequels, with 2024's Sonic X Shadow Generations being the latest.
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While Sonic's 35th Anniversary is a year away at the time of this writing, Sega's early plans may provide some clues to fans eager for news. As reported by ComicBook, a 2026 calendar featuring game art across the Sonic franchise is now available for pre-order on Amazon for $16.99. The calendar will be released on August 19, 2025, and will also include four die-cut notecards as a bonus. The notecards can also be transformed into self-standing figures. When opened, the Sonic 2026 calendar will measure 12" x 24" and include some space for note-taking.
Sonic The Hedgehog's 35th Anniversary Kicks Off With 2026 Calendar Pre-Order
- A 2026 calendar for Sonic's 35th Anniversary is now available for pre-order on Amazon for $16.99.
- The calendar features key art from various Sonic games, including Sonic Spinball.
- A new logo for Sonic's 35th Anniversary was revealed on the calendar's cover.
- Sonic's 35th Anniversary will be observed in June 2026.
The calendar's cover art shows Sonic giving a thumbs up to the camera, as the seven Chaos Emeralds encircle him. Each of the Emeralds has the reflection of characters such as Knuckles, Tails, and Doctor Eggman. However, the Green Emerald instead features cover art from various Sonic games, including the first Genesis game and Sonic Frontiers.
Each month on the calendar will feature cover art from different Sonic games, ending with Sonic Frontiers. While the complete order remains unknown, Amazon's preview stated that the key art for Sonic Spinball would be included in the March 2026 selection. Additionally, the calendar revealed a new logo for Sonic's 35th Anniversary, which includes a silhouette of Sonic's face next to a Chaos Emerald.
As for the franchise's immediate future, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds remains in development after hosting a closed beta test for PS5 users in February. Only time will tell what surprises Sega has in store for Sonic fans between now and the actual 35th anniversary date.
