Sonic the Hedgehog 3 introduces Shadow as presumably a foremost antagonist, but it surely appears the final word lifeform will likely be sharing his limelight with Dr. Robotnik another time. Selection experiences that Jim Carrey is making a comeback within the upcoming third movie.
Be aware: gentle Sonic the Hedgehog 2 spoilers forward
Regardless of Dr. Robotnik seemingly assembly his demise on the finish of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Carrey seeming fairly agency about retiring from appearing after the movie was launched in 2022, a brand new teaser says in any other case. The official Sonic the Hedgehog film X account revealed a brief promotional video, embedded under, unveiling the Sonic 3’s emblem (which is just about the Sonic Journey 2 emblem) that includes Carrey’s distinct Robotnik cackle on the finish. The publish’s message of “You all thought I used to be gone, however I’ve simply been underground. What you’ve got seen from me is barely a shadow of issues to return…” can also be fairly telling.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 hits theaters on December 20. Jeff Fowler as soon as once more sits within the director’s chair, and the returning forged consists of Ben Schwartz (Sonic), James Marsden (Tom Wachowski), Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Tails), and Idris Elba (Knuckles). Shadow’s actor has but to be revealed.
Earlier than the third movie arrives, a live-action spin-off sequence starring Knuckles is launching on Paramount + someday this yr. As if 2024 wasn’t already trying good for Sonic, we not too long ago realized that it’s the yr of Shadow with the reveal of a brand new sport, Sonic x Shadow Generations. Moreover, Sonic Superstars is getting a Shadow costume.
[Source: Variety]