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Sonic 3 Poster Shares New Looks at Shadow and Gerald Robotnik
18 Nov 2024 By Tommy Pihl (Editor-in-Chief)
Get ready for some wild news as we countdown to "Sonic the Hedgehog 3"! With just over a month until the movie hits theaters, Paramount has dropped a fresh poster that’s got everyone buzzing. And for those of us who can’t get enough of Jim Carrey’s iconic Dr. Robotnik, things are about to get even crazier.
The new poster features all our favorites: Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and, of course, Dr. Robotnik. But hold on—there’s a new star on the rise: Shadow the Hedgehog. Oh yes, the dark and brooding hedgehog is front and center, getting some serious spotlight action. In fact, he's so prominent on the poster that he shows up twice—once looming ominously at the top, and again riding his badass Dark Rider motorcycle at the bottom. Talk about making an entrance!
Now, for those who know Sonic lore, you’ll remember that Shadow wasn’t always the villain he’s made out to be. Though he started off as a rival to Sonic, over the years, Shadow’s character has evolved into something much deeper. Will the Sonic movies follow that same arc? We don’t know yet, but there are rumors swirling that Paramount might even be considering a Shadow spinoff. Could this be the start of a redemption story for the anti-hero we never saw coming? Stay tuned!
But let’s talk about Jim Carrey’s role—because this is where it gets really interesting. While Shadow is grabbing the headlines, the return of Gerald Robotnik (Eggman’s brilliant but tortured creator) is shaping up to be a key part of the plot. If you remember Sonic Adventure 2, Gerald’s role was mostly through flashbacks and recordings—because, you know, he was dead. But this time, Gerald’s alive and kicking, and it looks like he’s got some serious grudges to settle with the Guardian Units of Nations, whom Sonic’s been hanging out with. Could he be the real villain of this movie? Maybe. Sonic and the gang might even have to join forces with—wait for it—Shadow and the younger Ivo Robotnik (played by Carrey!) to stop him.
Chaos is coming. #SonicMovie3 tickets go on sale in ONE WEEK. pic.twitter.com/McZMzAcaGX
— Sonic the Hedgehog (@SonicMovie) November 18, 2024
We at JCO will keep you updated as more news come.
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