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Sonic the Hedgehog 3[12] is an upcoming live action film based on the Sonic the Hedgehog series and the sequel to the 2022 film Sonic the Hedgehog 2. It will be the third entry in the Sonic the Hedgehog film series produced by Paramount Pictures, and is set to be released in December 2024. The film draws inspiration from the video game Sonic Adventure 2.
Synopsis[]
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Team Sonic must face a mysterious adversary as Dr. Robotnik reemerges after his defeat with a new plan.[13]
Cast[]
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Voice cast[]
- Ben Schwartz as Sonic the Hedgehog[14]
- Colleen O'Shaughnessey as Miles "Tails" Prower[14]
- Idris Elba as Knuckles the Echidna[14]
- Keanu Reeves as Shadow the Hedgehog[15]
Live-action cast[]
- Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik[1]
- James Marsden as Tom Wachowski[14]
- Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski[14]
- Lee Majdoub as Agent Stone[14]
- Tom Butler as Commander Walters[14]
- Alyla Browne as Maria Robotnik[14][16]
- Richard Sutar as a police constable[17]
- Robert Clarkson as a 1970s US soldier[18]
- Guy Robbins as a police officer
Undisclosed roles[]
- Krysten Ritter[14]
- James Wolk[14]
- Sofia Pernas[14]
- Cristo Fernández[14]
- Jorma Taccone[14]
- Thomas Reed[19]
- Maggie Leung
- Bella Bayar
Production[]
Development[]
2021[]
In an invite to Kellen's Petty Talk Show released on 5 April 2021, Patrick Casey and Josh Miller expressed interest in making a third Sonic movie already, going as far as to mention that there was an Eggman scene cut from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for the sake of flow that they would want to re-add to the third movie.[20]
2022[]
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was announced on 15 February 2022 at the ViacomCBS Investors Connect day, two months before the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 2.[12][21]
On 13 May 2022, writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller made guest appearances at a Comic book convention hosted by Klamath Community College, where they answered questions from fans about the movies they had written for and been involved in. On the topic of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Casey and Miller were asked on what plotlines they were interested in adapting into it, and they expressed interest in potentially drawing inspiration from Sonic Adventure 2 and Shadow the Hedgehog. In response to a question on Shadow the Hedgehog's planned voice actor for the film, Casey and Miller would state that they intended to have a big movie star voice Shadow, and had a specific person planned for the role, although they had not heard back from him in regards to his acceptance of the role. In response to whenever Amy would be in the film, Casey and Miller said that her inclusion "was in the works". Another question asked whether "Live and Learn" could potentially be used in the climax of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, to which Casey and Miller replied that there was a "decent chance" of such a thing, adding that the producers were aware of fan support for Crush 40 to be featured in the film, and that the band's involvement had been discussed. In response to a question on Jim Carrey's involvement in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Casey and Miller replied that the movie was currently still in its "blue sky" phase of development, where they were considering all the possible ways the movie could be, while trying to find how it should be, and that Carrey's involvement was currently unknown. Lastly, in response to a question on the release date of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, they stated they were expecting for it to be released in roughly two years.[22]
On 8 August 2022, the film was officially slated for release on 20 December 2024.[2]
2023[]
On 8 April 2023, Ben Schwartz revealed that his hope of all hopes was Jim Carrey to return as Dr. Eggman in Sonic the Hedgehog 3.[23]
On 25 May 2023, Pat Casey confirmed that the writing for the film had been finished at some point prior to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, an event which started on May 2, 2023.[24]
On 8 August 2023, it was stated that several scenes from the movie which don't involve physical actors, due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, would be filmed starting from September 2023.[25]
2024[]
On 2 February 2024, the logo of the movie was revealed by Paramount Pictures on YouTube. Additionally, it was revealed that Jim Carrey will reprise his role as Dr. Robotnik.[1] Furthermore, Krysten Ritter, Alyla Browne, James Wolk, Sofia Pernas, Cristo Fernández and Jorma Taccone were also revealed to appear in the film, along with a few reprising actors; Ben Schwartz, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Idris Elba, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Lee Majdoub and Tom Butler.[14] Johnny Gioeli, lead singer of Crush 40, has teased a bit about the band's involvement within the movie.[26] It was later revealed by him on 4 February that Paramount Pictures has secured the legal rights to use "Live and Learn" in the movie.[27]
On 16 February 2024, Alyla Browne revealed on her Instagram that she would be portraying Maria Robotnik, many fans had speculated this prior to the announcement.[16]
On 21 February 2024, Ben Schwartz posted a selfie of him with script on Twitter stating that he begun recording his lines.[28]
On 14 March 2024, James Marsden confirmed in an interview with The Playlist that the filming for the movie had been finished shortly prior.[29] On March 29, Jeff Fowler on Twitter officially confirmed that the filming for the movie had been finished.[30]
On 11 April 2024, a short trailer for the movie was shown behind closed doors at the annual CinemaCon presentation.[31]
On 15 April 2024, It was reported that Keanu Reeves would be voicing Shadow the Hedgehog in the movie, many fans had speculated this prior to the announcement.[32]
On 3 May 2024, it was reported that Ben Schwartz finished recording his lines.[33]
On 10 May 2024, Paramount Movies on YouTube uploaded a scene of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and replied to many fans comments about the trailer of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 coming out.[34]
On 24 May 2024, a poster was shown with Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow at a toy con.[35]
Music[]
The first teaser for the film was given a short cinematic remix of "Live and Learn", the main theme of Sonic Adventure 2, by Crush 40.[36]
Trivia[]
- The announcement for the movie was likely a pun on Sonic 3 & Knuckles, as it was announced along with a spin-off series later titled Knuckles. The Paramount+ Facebook page even responded with a comment about this reference.[37]
- The US release date for this movie, 20 December, is also the same date that Sonic Adventure 2: Battle was released on in Japan, in 2001. It is unknown if this is simply a coincidence, or an intentional choice due to the movie drawing elements from said game.
- The movie's logo is based on the one from Sonic Adventure 2.
- Dr. Robotnik's chuckle from the title treatment reveal was taken from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, when he faces with Sonic on the Wachowskis' house.
Videos[]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Lang, Brent (2 February 2024). Jim Carrey Returning for 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. Retrieved on 2 February 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Sonic the Hedgehog (@SonicMovie) on Twitter. Twitter (8 August 2022). Retrieved on 8 August 2022. "Sonic the Hedgehog: Running faster, flying higher, and punching harder. #SonicMovie3 hits theatres on December 20, 2024."
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Film 2024) (Italian). Movieplayer.it. Retrieved on May 28, 2024.
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (French). Cineman. Retrieved on May 28, 2024.
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (German). kino.de. Retrieved on May 28, 2024.
- ↑ Paramount Pictures Spain (@paramount_spain) on Twitter. Twitter (29 November 2023). Retrieved on 27 January 2024.
- ↑ SONIC 3 - LA PELICULA (Spanish). Paramount Pictures Mexico. Retrieved on May 28, 2024.
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Hoyts Cinemas. Retrieved on May 28, 2024.
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Golden Screen Cinemas. Retrieved on 14 May 2024.
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 3 จัดเต็มเรื่องอีสเตอร์เอ้กแน่นอน ไอดริส เอลบา รับประกันเอง (Thai). Major Cineplex (18 April 2024). Retrieved on 14 May 2024.
- ↑ Error on call to Template:cite web: Parameters url and title must be specified. . Chippu (15 April 2024). Retrieved on 22 May 2024.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Paramount+ (@paramountplus) on Twitter. Twitter (15 February 2022). Archived from the original on 15 February 2022. Retrieved on 15 February 2022. "Paramount+: #SonicMovie3 is officially in development from @ParamountPics and @SEGA! Plus, next year a new original #Knuckles series with @IdrisElba is coming to #ParamountPlus. #SonicMovie2 hits theaters April 8!"
- ↑ WebVoyage Record View (20 May 2024). WebVoyage Record View: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 synopsis. Retrieved on 20 May 2024.
- ↑ 14.00 14.01 14.02 14.03 14.04 14.05 14.06 14.07 14.08 14.09 14.10 14.11 14.12 14.13 Bankhurst, Adamn (2 February 2024). Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Adds Krysten Ritter, Cristo Fernández, Alyla Browne, and More. IGN. Retrieved on 2 February 2024.
- ↑ Couch, Aaron (April 15, 2024). Keanu Reeves Joins ‘Sonic 3’ as Shadow. Retrieved on April 15, 2024.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Alyla Browne on Instagram (16 February 2024). Archived from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved on 16 February 2024.
- ↑ Richard Sutar. Casting Callback. Retrieved on May 14, 2024.
- ↑ Robert Clarkson. Casting Callback. Retrieved on May 14, 2024.
- ↑ Thomas Reed. Casting Callback. Retrieved on May 14, 2024.
- ↑ Episode 27 - Pat Casey and Josh Miller (Sonic the Hedgehog). Kellen's Petty Talk Show (5 April 2021). Retrieved on 16 April 2021.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (15 February 2022). 'Sonic The Hedgehog' Universe Continues To Grow As Sega And Paramount Sign Off On Third Film As Well As A 'Knuckles' Spin-Off Series In The Works At Paramount+ With Idris Elba Reprising Role. Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved on 15 February 2022.
- ↑ KCC Comic Con 2022: Q&A with screenwriters Pat Casey & Josh Miller. YouTube (25 May 2022). Retrieved on 25 May 2022.
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Pat Casey on Twitter. Twitter (25 May 2023). Retrieved on 25 May 2023. "Pat Casey: We finished writing before the strike"
- ↑ Tabbara, Mona (August 8, 2023). UK crews in crisis as SAG-AFTRA strike thwarts production: "Is the UK industry really our own?". Screen Daily. Retrieved on August 9, 2023.
- ↑ Johnny Gioeli (@Crush40Johnny) on Twitter. Twitter. Johnny Gioeli (@Crush40Johnny) (2 February 2024). Retrieved on 4 February 2024.
- ↑ Sonic City | Sonic News, Media, Community (@soniccitynet) on Twitter. Twitter. Sonic City | Sonic News, Media, Community (@soniccitynet) (4 February 2024). Retrieved on 4 February 2024. "BREAKING: We have confirmation from the Johnny himself that Crush 40 will be in third movie in some way!"
- ↑ Ben Schwartz (@rejectedjokes) on Twitter. Twitter. Ben Schwartz (@rejectedjokes) on Twitter (21 February 2024). Retrieved on 10 May 2024.
- ↑ Michael Keaton & James Marsden Discuss Knox Goes Away, Batman, Deadpool, Sonic & More. YouTube (14 March 2024). Retrieved on 14 March 2024.
- ↑ Jeff Fowler (@fowltown) on Twitter. Twitter. Jeff Fowler (@fowltown) (9 March 2024). Retrieved on 17 May 2024.
- ↑ First Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Footage at CinemaCon Revealed Shadow and a Down-on-His-Luck Robotnik.
- ↑ Couch, Aaron (April 15, 2024). Keanu Reeves Joins ‘Sonic 3’ as Shadow. Retrieved on April 15, 2024.
- ↑ How Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Pulls From Iconic 2001 Game Teased By Ben Schwartz.
- ↑ [2]
- ↑ [3]
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog (@SonicMovie) on Twitter. Sonic the Hedgehog (@SonicMovie) (2 February 2024). Retrieved on 2 February 2024.
- ↑ Paramount+ on Facebook. Facebook (15 February 2022). Retrieved on 15 February 2022. "Sonic Movie 3 is officially in development from Paramount Pictures and SEGA! Plus, next year a new original Knuckles series with Idris Elba is coming to Paramount+. Sonic Movie 2 hits theaters April 8!"
