Despite one of the most disastrous first trailers in movie history — remember the one where Sonic looked like a walking nightmare and people freaked out so much they delayed the release and redesigned the entire character? — Sonic the Hedgehog somehow turned into a full-fledged film trilogy.
The third film introduces yet another creature from Sega’s video games for Sonic to fight: the ultra-powerful Shadow the Hedgehog, voiced in the new film by none other than Keanu Reeves. The new film also brings Jim Carrey back as Doctor Robotnik — and like Robotnik’s own father. Somehow, Jim Carrey keeps showing up for these movies, donning that lopsided mustache and really giving it his all.
Watch the trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 below:
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I really can’t get over Jim Carrey playing two different Robotniks in one movie. Like, I keep looking at that picture. What a world we live in when that that’s what modern cinema is like.
Here is the new Sonic Official film synopsis:
Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles and Tails team up against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they’ve faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must forge an unlikely alliance in the hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
Sonic the Hedgehog is scheduled to open in theaters on December 20.
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