Oscar Snub: Sonic the Hedgehog Fans Take to Twitter Over Academy Awards Oversight

In 2020, the box office didn't have very many success stories, but Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog [...]

By Marc Deschamps - March 15, 2021 03:46 pm EDT

In 2020, the box office didn't have very many success stories, but Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog was one of the lone exceptions. The movie was a massive hit with longtime fans of the blue blur, as well as audiences less familiar with the character. Despite the strong performance, the film failed to receive even a single Oscar nomination today. Fans of the movie immediately took to social media to share their disappointment with the snub, arguing that Sonic deserved a nod over other picks. With a sequel set to release in 2022, perhaps the film's follow-up will have better luck during award season!

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Keep reading to see what fans are saying about Sonic the Hedgehog's Oscar snub!

First Kick-Ass gets snubbed, now this?

I only saw Sonic and The Hunt in a cinema last year, but they should be nominated for all the #Oscars anyway!
— Millarworld (@mrmarkmillar) March 15, 2021

It's a crime, really.

Can't believe the Oscars completely snubbed Sonic 😡😡 #OscarNoms
— angelinamessner (@angelina_mess) March 15, 2021

Haven't Sonic fans been through enough over the years?

Justice for Sonic the Hedgehog #Oscars
— Justin Trumbull (@JustinT_09) March 15, 2021

The fix was in.

Sonic the Hedgehog didn’t get nominated for a single Oscar and I now owe a lot of money to a lot of people
— hamm's hog (@olpeachtravis) March 15, 2021

Oscar committee member "I. Robotnik" could not be approached for comment.

Ever since streaming became a major way to watch films, the Oscars have pushed only having theatrical films nominated.
Now a Sonic the Hedgehog movie comes out and is one of the best theatrically released films of 2020, all the noms were streamed.

This is clear Sonic erasure
— Will🌹 (@Rundigity) March 15, 2021

If it's between those two, Sonic should pull off a sweep.

I'd like to remind everyone as we go into Oscar season that technically the only movies that had theatre releases and therefore qualify are Cats and Sonic the Hedgehog
— Frog in a Little Car 🐸 (@beepbeepribbit) March 15, 2021

Sonic wasn't the only film snubbed this year.

So I see both Sonic the Hedgehog and Bad Boys for Life got zero Oscar nominations pic.twitter.com/ue8u60LEJg
— Jesus Christ himself (@sausagecasino) March 15, 2021

Maybe he's just moving so fast we can't see him.

So after seeing the Oscar Noms I have a couple statements: first of all WHERE IS SONIC
— Steezy Steve (@steve_musiclove) March 15, 2021

That one might be a stretch.

Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) will forever be the greatest movie to get snubbed by the Oscars.
— ⚡️🦔 Kyle 🎸⚡️@ BLM ACAB (@sonic_wildfire) March 15, 2021

Some agree with the decision, however.

If Sonic got the Oscars, I would lose faith in humanity.
That movie was a fun flick but is it anything amazing? nah
— 🇯🇵Kuruma🇺🇸 (@Zabazanzuu) March 15, 2021