Ladies and gentlemen! The trailer we were waiting for so desperately has finally arrived. Paramount Pictures has unveiled the official trailer of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, featuring Keanu Reeves as the popular red and black hedgehog, Shadow. In addition, the latest clip marks the return of Jim Carrey as the unhinged Dr. Robotnik.
The latest Sonic 3 trailer completely belonged to Reeves’ Shadow, even sidelining the movie’s blue anthropomorphic titular protagonist. Jokes aside, the clip shows that the upcoming threequel will be darker than its predecessors. Apart from treasuring a darker tone, the trailer shows plenty of Easter Eggs and sticks very close to the games, promising Sonic 3 to emerge as the biggest sequel yet.
Reeves’ Shadow looks invincible in Sonic 3, as we see him easily defeating the trio of Tails, Knuckles, and Sonic himself in the new trailer. Plus, it seems like the makers have adhered more strictly to the video games for the forthcoming third chapter. The movie seems to be focusing on Shadow’s backstory, particularly his connection to Maria Robotnik. Shadow was created to help Maria, who was ill, but her tragic death by G.U.N. traumatised him, forcing him to choose the antihero path we know. The John Wick actor brilliantly captures the brooding and serious persona of Shadow as well.
The undefeatable Shadow leaves Sonic with no choice but to work together with his arch-nemesis, Dr. Robotnik. Together, they will try to take down Shadow. But we cannot forget about Robotnik at all. He will surely have some sort of an evil trick up his sleeves for the protagonist.
Watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in theatres across the globe on December 20. Stay tuned for more updates. Check out the trailer below!