The latest trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which arrives in cinemas in less than a month, has been released by Paramount Pictures.
It shows Sonic and his friends having a quiet lunch in the Chao Garden when several killer robots appear and Tails is mistaken for Detective Pikachu. Additionally, a deadly new enemy appears, called Shadow.
At one point, Sonic declares, “He's too powerful”, before the group concludes that Dr Robotnik is the only person who can help. “If I can't rule the world, I might as well save it,” Robotnik declares as he joins the group in their battle against Shadow.
In the closing moments of the trailer, Robotnik also reunites with his grandfather, Gerald Robotnik.
After the success of the first two video game films, Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022), Sonic 3 is one of the most anticipated forthcoming releases. Here is what you need to know.
When is Sonic the Hedgehog 3 coming out?
The third instalment of Sonic the Hedgehog will be available right before Christmas. It will be released in the UK on December 21.
After being revealed in February 2022, the film has been in development for some time.
The 2023 writers' and performers' strikes created delays, preventing live-action star filming from starting until November 2023. March of 2024 marked the end of production.
Who’s in the cast for Sonic the Hedgehog 3?
The latest film will introduce Shadow, the villain to audiences, voiced by Keanu Reeves. Alyla Browne and Krysten Ritter also have roles in the third film, so Reeves isn't the only new cast member.
Ben Schwartz will also return as Sonic's voice, and Jim Carrey is back as Robotnik.
Lee Majdoub, Adam Pally, Natasha Rothwell, Shemar Moore, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba, and Colleen O'Shaughnessey also make a comeback.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is directed by Oscar-nominated Jeff Fowler, who also helmed the first two Sonic films.
What is Sonic the Hedgehog 3 about?
Inspired by the video game Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic 3 will follow our eclectic crew as they take on a new foe. Shadow the Hedgehog is a formidable enemy that Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles must contend with. Out of their depth, they choose to save the Earth by forming an unexpected partnership with Dr Robotnik.
