We’re now just over one month away frmo the third installment in theSonic the Hedgehogfranchise, andBen Schwartznext adventure as the blue speedster just got an exciting new look.Entertainment Weeklyhas four new images fromSonic the Hedgehog 3, including a new close-up still ofKeanu Reeves’ Shadow, one image of Shadow standing withJim Carrey’s Dr. Robotnik, another of Carrey playing both Ivo and Gerald Robotnik, and lastly, one of Sonic with Knuckles (Idris Elba) and Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey).Sonic the Hedgehog 3is due in theaters on December 20 and will see the Sonic Crew (Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles) face off against a powerful and mysterious new adversary, Shadow the Hedgehog, with powers unlike anything they’ve seen before. To stop him, the team recruits an unlikely alliance.
While neither of the first twoSonic the Hedgehogfilms have been critically acclaimed, general audiences have been major champions of the movies. The firstSonic the Hedgehogboasts a 64% score from critics but a 93% rating from general audiences onRotten Tomatoes, while the second film earned higher scores in both categories of 69% from critics and 96% from general audiences onRotten Tomatoes. The second film was such a success it spawned aKnucklesspin-off show starring Idris Elba which can be streamed onParamount+. Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the most popular video game characters of all time with a wide collection of games under his belt, and fans now have not one faithful live-action adaptation to cling to, but three, with more almost certainly on the way.
Who Else Stars in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’?
Sonic the Hedgehog 3isn’t all mythical creatures, asJames MarsdenandTika Sumpterare both back reprising their roles as Sonic’s“parents”Tom and Maddie Wachoski, respectively.Lee Majdoubwill also return as Agent Stone, Dr. Robotnik’s sidekick for all of his dangerous and ridiculous hijinx, withAdam Pallyalso reprising his role as Wade Whipple from previousSonicfilms and theKnucklesspin-off show.Shemar Moore, best known for his role as Derek Morgan inCriminal Mindsand Sergeant Daniel ‘Hondo’ Harrelson inS.W.A.T.will also star inSonic the Hedgehog 3as Randall.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3hits theaters on December 20. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and coverage of the film and watchSonic the Hedgehog 2, now streaming on Paramount+.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the sequel to the 2022 comedy-adventure movie that featured the Blue Blur and his companions on an adventure to stop Dr. Robotnik from taking over the world. The new film sees the new antagonist Shadow the Hedgehog, arriving to cause trouble for the newly formed trio of heroes, Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, as they adjust to their earthly lives.
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