[2] In December 2023, Crush 40 vocalist Johnny Gioeli said there had been talks of including the song "Live & Learn" from Sonic Adventure 2 (2001) in the film.

[6] "It's a Sonic Christmas", the song performed by Ruwanga Samath and featured in the promotional short film of the same name, was released on digital platforms on December 13, 2024.

[10] Cameron Frew of Dexerto called the score "superb", praising its incorporation of video game music and the accompanying licensed tracks.

[11] Mike Reyes of CinemaBlend similarly commended the addition of the video games' musical cues, feeling that it enhanced the experience.

Club said "Shadow's motorcycle and handgun combo earn their spotlight, as do the musical cues, none more blissful than Crush 40's Sonic Adventure 2 theme song "Live & Learn" hitting at a pivotal moment during composer Tom Holkenborg's third-act crescendo".