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As fans wait patiently for the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, set to premiere in December 2024, the movie's social media channels have released an official poster for the animated film. The poster features the character Shadow, who has been given a solo still.
The movie will be a part of the Sonic film franchise after Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022). Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will feature Ben Schwartz as Sonic and Idris Elba as Knuckles once more. Additionally, actor Keanu Reeves is expected to make his debut in the franchise as Shadow.
What is the expected plot for Sonic the Hedgehog 3?
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The end of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 introduced the concept of Super Sonic, which Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is now expected to explore. Additionally, the film might also explore Sonic's power source, the Chaos Emeralds. Most importantly, the second film in the franchise ended with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles as a trio who will band together for the adventures in the third film.
The mid-credits of the previous film also teased the introduction of Shadow the Hedgehog. Shadow is set to be the main antagonist for the upcoming instalment. Characters such as Dr. Robotnik may have to join forces with the trio to defeat the new villain.
The official summary for the film reads:
"Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet."
Also read: New Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer shows Keanu Reeves as Shadow and a returning Jim Carrey
Who are the expected cast members for Sonic the Hedgehog 3?
The cast for the film is divided into two categories: the live-action actors and the voice actors who will be lending life to the animated characters in the film. The main voice cast includes:
- Ben Schwartz as Sonic the Hedgehog
- Colleen O'Shaughnesse as Miles "Tails" Prower
- Idris Elba as Knuckles the Echidna
- Keanu Reeves as Shadow the Hedgehog
On the other hand, the live action cast features names like:
- Jim Carrey as Dr. Ivo Robotnik and Gerald Robotnik (Ivo's grandfather)
- James Marsden as Tom Wachowski
- Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski
- Krysten Ritter as Director Rockwell
- Natasha Rothwell as Rachel
- Lee Majdoub as Agent Stone
- Tom Butler as Commander Walters
- Adam Pally as Wade Whipple
- Alyla Browne as Maria
Additionally, actors like Sofia Pernas, Cristo Fernández, James Wolk, and Jorma Taccone have also been cast. However, their roles in the film remain undisclosed at present.
Audiences will be able to watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3 after its theatrical release by Paramount Pictures on December 20, 2024. The film is based on the video game series published by Sega and directed by filmmaker Jeff Fowler.
