Wendy’s has launched a limited-time Sonic the Hedgehog Kids’ Meal at participating U.S. restaurants, featuring seven collectible character cases and 35 exclusive trading cards. The promotion began July 20, 2026, to celebrate the video game franchise’s 35th anniversary and will continue through early September while supplies last.
Every qualifying meal includes one character case containing five Sonic trading cards. Availability may differ by restaurant, and Wendy’s does not guarantee that every design will remain in stock throughout the promotion.
What comes with Wendy’s Sonic Kids’ Meal?
Customers can choose one of four main items:
- Two-piece chicken tenders
- Four-piece chicken nuggets
- Hamburger
- Cheeseburger
Each meal also comes with a kids’ drink and a choice of Junior Hot & Crispy Fries or Apple Bites. The promotional collectible is one character-themed case holding five cards.
The meal is available at participating Wendy’s restaurants and can be ordered through the Wendy’s app or Wendys.com where digital ordering is offered.
How the 35 Sonic trading cards are divided
The complete collection consists of seven character sets with five cards in each set. Every case has a different character design and contains the matching five-card collection.
The seven featured characters are:
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Amy Rose
- Miles “Tails” Prower
- Knuckles the Echidna
- Silver the Hedgehog
- Shadow the Hedgehog
- Rouge the Bat
Obtaining all seven different cases would complete the 35-card collection. However, collectibles may vary by location, so customers could receive duplicate sets across multiple purchases.
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How much does the Sonic Kids’ Meal cost?
Wendy’s has not announced one national price specifically for the Sonic promotion. Kids’ Meal prices and participation vary by restaurant, market and ordering method.
Customers can select their nearest restaurant in the Wendy’s app or on the company’s website to see current local pricing. Delivery orders may cost more after taxes, service charges and delivery fees are added.
Where is the Sonic meal available?
The promotion is limited to participating Wendy’s locations in the United States. The company has not confirmed that the same collection will be released in Canada or other markets.
Wendy’s previously introduced the Sonic partnership in the United Kingdom earlier in 2026 before bringing it to U.S. restaurants. Customers should check their local menu because participation and remaining stock can vary.
When does the Wendy’s Sonic promotion end?
Wendy’s says the Sonic Kids’ Meal collectibles will be offered through early September 2026. No single nationwide final date was provided in the announcement.
The stated timeframe does not guarantee availability until September. A restaurant may stop distributing the cases earlier if its promotional allocation is exhausted.
Can customers choose a Sonic character?
Wendy’s has not stated that customers are guaranteed a specific character or allowed to select a case. Anyone seeking a particular design can ask the restaurant what is currently available, but the choice will depend on local inventory.
Collectors may find it useful to record which five-card sets they already own and inspect each case after receiving the order. This can help identify duplicates while additional designs are still available nearby.
Why Wendy’s launched the collection
The promotion forms part of Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversary celebrations and brings characters from across the franchise into one collectible series. Confirmed terms are available in Wendy’s official Sonic Kids’ Meal announcement.
The launch follows other limited-time food offers, including the recent Crumbl Cookie Thin promotion and its availability rules. Customers tracking new packaged-food releases can also find details about the Cheez-It and Coors Light Beer Cheese crackers launch.
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