Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Trailer Drops, Confirms Keanu Reeves as Shadow

It’s been a long wait, but the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has finally arrived. After teasing the announcement a few days ago, Paramount has finally given us a glimpse of what to expect when the movie hits theaters later this year. The trailer showcases Sega’s iconic blue blur, Sonic, along with several other returning characters. However, the spotlight is undoubtedly on Shadow the Hedgehog. Shadow gets some notable moments in the trailer, and fans are thrilled to hear him speak for the first time, with Keanu Reeves now confirmed in the role.

For those eager to see the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, you can find it below.

The trailer not only shows some exciting scenes from the new movie but also offers hints at the overall storyline. Shadow’s debut in the video game world came in Sonic Adventure 2, and it has been known for some time that the movie’s storyline would draw inspiration from that game. The first two Sonic films have established a universe quite distinct from the games, so it remains to be seen how the film will balance its similarities and differences with the source material.

Shadow made his first appearance in the Sonic Cinematic Universe in a post-credits scene at the end of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. He wasn’t voiced in that scene, leaving fans speculating about who would eventually take on the role. At one point, rumors suggested Hayden Christensen might play Shadow, but those were dismissed when speculation about Reeves began. Now, with the confirmation and our first hearing of Reeves as Shadow, the anticipation has reached new heights.

Shadow is set to be one of the main antagonists in Sonic 3, but the movie will also see the return of Jim Carrey as Doctor Robotnik. Robotnik appeared to have met his end at the conclusion of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, but the new trailer hints at how the character survived. In the games, Shadow is an artificial creation by Robotnik’s grandfather, Gerald, and this backstory seems to be retained in the new movie.

The new trailer offers a wealth of information about Sonic the Hedgehog 3, yet it also leaves fans with many questions about how the story will unfold. The answers will become clear when the film arrives in theaters on December 20th.

So, what do you think about the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3? Are you looking forward to the new movie?

Source: Paramount