Fans excited forSonic the Hedgehog 3got a nice little tease today. Jeff Fowler, director of both 2020’sSonic the Hedgehogand 2022’sSonic the Hedgehog 2, published a tweet today teasing the emergence of one of the blue blur’s most iconic villains, Shadow the Hedgehog in next year’sSonic the Hedgehog 3.
The point of the tweet was twofold. Fowler shared an image teasing the lower half of Sonic’s genetically engineered rival, but also confirmed thatSonic the Hedgehog 3was “off and running” with development.
Off and RUNNING.#SonicMovie3Only in theatres December 20, 2024pic.twitter.com/k8gpbV67Nq
Shadow the Hedgehog was revealed as a tease during the conclusion ofSonic the Hedgehog 2. While his team was searching for Dr. Robotnik, G.U.N. Commander Walters was informed that a 50-year-old file was found that contained coordinates to a secret site hosting something called “Project: Shadow”. We then see the black hedgehog open his angry eyes within a containment cell. The background of the image Fowler posted today looks to be that very same site.
Shadow the Hedgehog originally debuted as a foil to Sonic in the Sega Dreamcast’sSonic Adventure 2. Due to the character’s popularity, he became a series mainstay, acting as an anti-hero of sorts who strives to do good but by any means necessary.
Fowler also confirmed today thatSonic the Hedgehog 3ison track for release in December of 2024. However, that won’t be the next time you’re able to jump back into this live-action Sonic world. Paramount confirmed in February 2022 thata live-actionKnucklesserieswas in the works with Iris Elba returning. The studio also teased that they were planning toexpand the Sonic live-action universe with several other projectsas well.
TheKnuckleslive-action series is slated to arrive on Paramount+ early next year.Sonic the Hedgehog 3races to theaters on December 20.
