Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is on the way, and there are already exciting updates about the blue speedster’s latest adventure. The Sonic franchise has been one of the most famous in gaming history, with the eponymous blue hedgehog rivaling characters like Mario in terms of popularity. Despite a few early hiccups such as the “Ugly Sonic” debacle, Paramount has created a successful cinematic universe, becoming both critically well-received and commercially successful.
Sonic the Hedgehog was released in 2020 to positive reviews before becoming the highest-grossing video game film adaptation of all time in North America. The success led to Sonic the Hedgehog 2, which was released in 2022. The sequel finds Sonic teaming up with Tails, to stop Dr. Robotnik and his new sidekick, Knuckles. The sequel found slightly improved critical and fan reception, and speculation began about Sonic the Hedgehog 3 right away. With so much more world to explore, the latest Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie updates promise more fun is on the way.
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Latest News
A Shadow Poster Is Revealed
With anticipation building for the release of the next blockbuster video game adaptation, the latest news comes in the form of a new poster for Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Focusing in on the movie franchise’s newest villain, Shadow, the poster features the character (voiced by Keanu Reeves) sliding sideways on a motorcycle with a city landscape behind him. Though plenty of hype has been building around the arrival of Shadow, the poster makes the superpowered hedgehog look truly menacing.
The official Sonic the Hedgehog page on X (formerly Twitter) shared the poster:
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Release Date
Sonic 3 Arrives In Late 2024
the studio has some increased confidence in the franchise with the third movie getting a holiday release slot.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is set to be released on December 20, 2024. While the first two movies had success in their first quarter releases in 2020 and 2022 respectively, it seems as though the studio has some increased confidence in the franchise with the third movie getting a holiday release slot.
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Cast
Jim Carrey & Keanu Reeves Lead A Star-Studded Cast
The cast of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has taken shape, and a lot of the franchise’s established players are returning. As with the first two installments, Ben Schwartz will return to voice the titular character, Sonic the Hedgehog. Alongside him, rounding out the iconic trio will be Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Miles “Tails” Prower and Idris Elba as Knuckles the Echidna. Jim Carrey is officially returning as Dr. Robotnik despite his high-profile “retirement” from acting.
Alongside Carrey’s return, Sonic 3 added a slew of new cast members to its ensemble, including Krysten Ritter as Director Rothwell and Cristo Fernández in an undisclosed role. James Wolk, Jorma Taccone, and Sofia Pernas will also appear in unspecified part, while Alyla Browne plays Marie, Robotnik’s cousin. After years of speculation, Shadow has finally been cast with John Wick star Keanu Reeves stepping into the classic Sonic role.
The confirmed cast of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 includes:
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Sonic The Hedgehog Role |
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Ben Schwartz |
Sonic the Hedgehog |
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Colleen O’Shaughnessey |
Miles “Tails” Prower |
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Idris Elba |
Knuckles |
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Jim Carrey |
Dr. Robotnik |
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Keanu Reeves |
Shadow |
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James Marsden |
Tom Wachowski |
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Tika Sumpter |
Maddie Wachowski |
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Tom Butler |
Commander Walters |
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Natasha Rothwell |
Rachel |
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Lee Majdoub |
Agent Stone |
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Alyla Browne |
Maria |
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Shemar Moore |
Randall Handel |
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Krysten Ritter |
Director Rockwell |
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Cristo Fernández |
Unknown |
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James Wolk |
Unknown |
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Jorma Taccone |
Unknown |
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Sofia Pernas |
Unknown |
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Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Story Details
Shadow Returns In The Threequel
The end of Sonic 2 introduced the game’s concept of Super Sonic, which is Sonic powered by the Chaos Emeralds, something that could be further explored in the third film. Also, the film ended with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles being together as a trio, with Sonic the Hedgehog 3 promising to feature an adventure with all three characters together from the start.
The mid-credits scene of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 introduced one of the more famous game characters: Shadow the Hedgehog. Shadow will be the main antagonist in the threequel, and his powers will prove to be too much for Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles to take on alone. Instead, the trio will need to turn to an unlikely ally as they recruit Dr. Robotnik to their cause of bringing down Shadow.
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Trailer
Watch The Full Trailer Here
With a few months to go before the film premieres, Paramount revealed a full-length trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The trailer opens with a recap of Sonic and his newfound family in Tails and Knuckles. This is then juxtaposed with the hard life that Shadow has lived, and he is seen breaking free from his bonds to wreak havoc on the world. After failing to bring him down in a head-to-head fight, Sonic and friends must turn to Dr. Robotnik in order to stop Shadow’s wrath.
