Knuckles is a Paramount+ original miniseries spun off from the Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise, released in full on April 26, 2024. Here’s what’s confirmed about the score, composer Tom Howe, and where to hear the soundtrack.
Quick Facts
| Title | Knuckles (2024 miniseries) |
| Release Date | April 26, 2024 (Paramount+) |
| Creators | John Whittington & Toby Ascher |
| Composer/Music | Tom Howe |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi |
| Platform | Paramount+ |
Knuckles Soundtrack: Knuckles is an American television miniseries created by John Whittington and Toby Ascher, which streamed on Paramount+ starting April 26, 2024, based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series published by Sega.
The film is a spin-off of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022), part of the Sonic film series and the first live-action series in the franchise overall with all six episodes.
Official Synopsis: Knuckles the Echidna teaches deputy Wade Whipple the techniques of the Echidna warrior.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Release date: April 26, 2024 (Paramount+, United States) — all six episodes released together
Idris Elba lent his voice role as Knuckles the Echidna from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, with Adam Pally reprising his role as Wade and a few other stars.
Who Composed Knuckles Soundtrack 2023
Tom Howe: Tom Howe is one of the most famous and talented composers who has worked on over 100 films and television series. Growing up in a musical family, Tom received classical training in piano, clarinet, and guitar.
Knuckles Soundtrack List
The official soundtrack, Knuckles (Music from the Paramount+ Original Series), was released by Sony Classical Records on April 26, 2024 alongside the show. It features Tom Howe’s original score plus two original songs: “Frickin’ Human Race” performed by Asa Taccone, and “The Flames of Disaster” performed by Taccone, Julian Barratt, and Michael Bolton.
The Knuckles Soundtrack will be updated soon. It will be available on various platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music and YouTube, where you can listen to the entire album of songs and the score.
Official Trailer: Here is the trailer of the film, where you can watch a glimpse of the film and the character of the film.
The series follows Knuckles the Echidna as he trains Deputy Sheriff Wade Whipple in the ways of the Echidna Warrior, bridging the story between Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024).
Some of the cast of the series includes:
- Idris Elba by Knuckles
- Adam Pally by Wade Whipple
- Ben Schwartz by Sonic the Hedgehog
- Coleen O’Shaughnessey by Miles “Tails” Prower
- Tika Sumpter by Maddie Wachowski
- Cary Elwes by Pistol Pete Whipple
- Edi Patterson by Wanda Whipple
- Stockard Channing by Wendy Whipple
- Julian Barrat by Jack Sinclair
- Scott Mescudi by Agent Mason
- Ellie Taylor by Agent Willoughby
- Rory McCann by The Buyer
- Christopher Lloyd by Pachacamac
You can check out the other soundtracks from the platform, like Paramount.
The combined global gross of Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is $725.2 million. Knuckles itself is a Paramount+ exclusive miniseries and did not have a theatrical release; the theatrical entry in the franchise, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, opened in theaters on December 20, 2024.
Knuckles became Paramount+’s most-watched original series and its most-watched kids and family title ever over its premiere weekend, with more than 4 million hours streamed, and it received generally positive reviews (71% on Rotten Tomatoes), with critics praising the action sequences and the performances of Idris Elba and Adam Pally.
You can watch the series there if you are a citizen of the U.S., Canada, the UK, Latin America, Australia, South Korea, Italy, France, or Germany.
Additionally, you can see Switzerland, Austria, and Japan; Knuckles will stream on Skyshowtime in the Nordics, Netherlands, Spain, and Central and Eastern Europe.
(Source of Knuckles Soundtrack 2023: Screenrant)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Knuckles soundtrack?
Tom Howe composed the original score for Knuckles, stepping in for Tom Holkenborg, who scored the Sonic the Hedgehog films.
When was Knuckles released?
All six episodes released together on Paramount+ on April 26, 2024.
Are there original songs on the Knuckles soundtrack?
Yes. Alongside Tom Howe’s score, the soundtrack album includes two original songs: “Frickin’ Human Race” performed by Asa Taccone, and “The Flames of Disaster” performed by Taccone, Julian Barratt, and Michael Bolton.
How was Knuckles received?
Knuckles was a hit for Paramount+, becoming its most-watched original series and its most-watched kids and family title ever in its debut weekend, with generally positive reviews (71% on Rotten Tomatoes).
Where can I watch Knuckles?
Knuckles streams exclusively on Paramount+.
Related reading: Paramount+ | Video Game Soundtrack Hub | TV Soundtrack Hub