Sonic the Hedgehog 3

***Sonic the Hedgehog 3*** is an upcoming film based on the videogame series of the same name. It is the sequel to *Sonic the Hedgehog 2* and *Knuckles*. It will be the third film in the Sonic the Hedgehog Cinematic Universe and is set to be released on December 20, 2024.

## Cast

* Ben Schwartz as Sonic the Hedgehog (voice)
* Colleen O'Shaughnessey as Miles "Tails" Prower (voice)
* Idris Elba as Knuckles the Echidna (voice)
* To-be-announced actor as Shadow the Hedgehog (voice)
* Lee Majdoub as Stone

## Appearances

### Items

* Sonic's PUMAs
* Inhibitor Rings
* Air Shoes

### Sentient Species

* Humans
* Hedgehogs
* Foxes
* Echidnas

### Organizations

* Green Hills Sheriff's Department
* Guardian Units of Nations
* Team Sonic

## Production

On April 5, 2021, writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller expressed interest in making a third film, in which they'd want to reuse a cut Doctor Eggman scene from *Sonic the Hedgehog 2*.

On February 15, 2022, *Sonic the Hedgehog 3* was officially announced to be in development at the ViacomCBS Investors Connect day, along with *Knuckles*.

In April 2022, Jim Carrey announced his retirement from acting, only returning if the script for the third film would be good enough. Producers Neal H. Moritz and Toby Ascher said that the role of Eggman would not be replaced and are hopeful of the script.

On May 13, 2022, Casey and Miller revealed they are interested in adapting the plotlines of *Sonic Adventure 2* and *Shadow the Hedgehog*, that they prefer a famous actor for the voice of Shadow the Hedgehog and have contacted one and that Crush 40's inclusion in the film is in discussion, as well as the inclusion of their song "Live and Learn". They further said that Carrey's involvement is unknown, that the film is in an early "blue sky" phase, considering all the possible ways the movie could be, while trying to find how it should be, and that the movie is expected to release in roughly two years.

On August 8, 2022, it was announced that the film will release on December 20, 2024.

On December 26, 2022, Casey and Miller revealed that Shadow will keep a serious background in the comedic setting of the film. They also announced that Lee Majdoub would reprise his role as agent Stone, due to the praise the character has been getting in his previous appearances.

On January 25, 2023, it was reported that Jason Momoa was in talks to join the cast of the film after previously being in talks to voice Knuckles the Echidna.

On May 25, 2023, Casey confirmed that writing for the film had been finished prior to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.

On June 20, 2023, it was reported that the film would start principal photography on August 31, 2023 in London. Additionally, it was announced on August 8, 2023 that, to compromise with the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, scenes excluding on-set actors would be shot from September.

On November 29, 2023, a promotional image was released that teased Shadow the Hedgehog's lower body beside a clapperboard with an updated logo plastered on it.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Official Release Date Announcement
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Josh Miller on Instagram - July 21, 2022
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4  Sonic The Hedgehog 3 - Production List | Film & Television Industry Alliance
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Sonic the Hedgehog on Twitter - August 9, 2022
5. ↑ Sonic 2’s post-credits scene brings back a long-lost rival
6. ↑ Episode 34: Writing Sonic Movie 2 w/ PAT CASEY
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Sonic Movie Writers Talk Big the Cat, Shadow, & Agent Stone
8. ↑ Leigh Hill on Facebook - June 7, 2023
9. ↑ tim wright on Twitter - September 25, 2023
10. ↑ Episode 27 - Pat Casey and Josh Miller (Sonic the Hedgehog)
11. ↑ Paramount+ on Twitter - February 15, 2022
12. ↑ ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Universe Expands As Sega And Paramount Sign Off On Third Film And ‘Knuckles’ Spinoff Series At Paramount+ With Idris Elba Reprising Role
13. ↑ Jim Carrey ‘Fairly Serious’ About Retiring From Acting: ‘I Have Enough. I’ve Done Enough’
14. ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Producers Believe Jim Carrey Would Return for Part 3
15. ↑ KCC Comic Con 2022: Q&A with screenwriters Pat Casey & Josh Miller
16. ↑ Exclusive: Jason Momoa In Talks For Sonic The Hedgehog 3
17. ↑ Pat Casey on Twitter - May 25, 2023
18. ↑ 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' Sets Summer Filming Start Date in London
19. ↑ UK crews in crisis as SAG-AFTRA strike thwarts production: “Is the UK industry really our own?”
20. ↑ @SonicMovie on Twitter - November 29, 2023

## External Links

* Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (film) on Wikipedia
* Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (film) on Sonic Wiki Zone
* Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on IMDb
* @SonicMovie on X