Summary

• Paramount has released the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, showcasing the return of the titular speedster and the introduction of the new antagonist, Keanu Reeves' Shadow.
• The teaser also reveals the first look at Jim Carrey reprising his role as Dr. Robotnik, while also playing his grandfather, Gerald Robotnik.
• With a darker tone, closer adherence to the games and numerous Easter eggs, the trailer promises Sonic the Hedgehog 3 to be the biggest sequel yet.

After unveiling the first look for the movie at CinemaCon in April 2024, Paramount has finally unveiled the first trailer of new threat of Shadow the Hedgehog. It was also recently confirmed that Jim Carrey would be returning as iconic antagonist Dr. Robotnik following his comments indicating he would be retiring from acting.

With just a few months remaining until the movie's release, Paramount has revealed the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer.

The trailer offered viewers the first look at Sonic's return as he gears up to face yet another powerful speedster in the form of Shadow, who's finally revealed to be voiced by Keanu Reeves. The video also offers a look at Carrey's return as Robotnik, teasing another hilarious outing from the acclaimed star.

Everything Revealed In The Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Trailer

Video game Easter eggs, new characters and a darker tone set up the biggest sequel yet.

While the first two movies certainly stayed true to the source video game franchise, the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer shows the filmmakers are adhering to the game closer than ever before. One of the biggest signs is the way the movie looks to be handling Shadow's origin story, namely his relationship with Maria Robotnik, Gerald Robotnik's granddaughter whom Shadow was created for in the hopes of curing her illness. Her death at the hands of the Guardian Units of Nations ultimately traumatized Shadow, putting him on the antihero path seen in the games.

Reeves' voice in the trailer proves to be an excellent fit for the cool, brooding demeanor Shadow has become well-known for throughout the SEGA franchise.

Beyond his actual story, the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer also nicely spotlights the various Easter eggs the filmmakers are bringing from the games for Shadow.

Between the black hedgehog riding a motorcycle to using a skating-like motion to run across surfaces and having teleportation abilities, director Jeff Fowler and writers Pat Casey, Josh Miller and John Whittington have kept the beloved character intact. In addition, Reeves' voice in the trailer proves to be an excellent fit for the cool, brooding demeanor Shadow has become well-known for throughout the SEGA franchise.

Another exciting reveal from the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer is the reveal that Carrey will not only be playing Robotnik with a look closer to that of the games, but will also be playing the character's grandfather, Gerald Robotnik. Given Shadow's introduction to the movie franchise, it makes sense for Gerald to be included, but also allows Carrey to further showcase his comedic skills playing multiple characters. With a multitude of actors still yet to be revealed from the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 cast, it will be interesting to see if the filmmakers have more game characters in store for franchise fans.

Source: Paramount