The highly anticipated third installment in the Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise, ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3,’ reveals its first trailer, showcasing the iconic rivalry between Sonic and his dark counterpart, Shadow. Faced with Shadow’s formidable power, Sonic must team up with unlikely allies, including his nemesis Dr. Robotnik, to save the planet.
Sonic Generations, released in 2011, introduced the unique concept of combining Sonic’s classic 2D side-scrolling style with his modern 3D version. Now, the game is making a comeback with a remastered version titled Sonic X Shadow Generations, featuring the brooding Shadow the Hedgehog as the main star. This standalone adventure shakes up the Sonic formula, taking inspiration from the recent Sonic Frontiers game. Shadow Generations brings back the Boost mechanic and adds a new one called Chaos Control, allowing Shadow to freeze time and manipulate the environment. The game opens with an exciting level set in outer space, where players can experience distorted reality and a mini-boss fight against Doom’s Eye. The second level features a boss fight against Biolizard from Sonic Adventures 2, showcasing cinematic cutscenes and Shadow’s powerful Chaos Spears attack. Sonic X Shadow Generations is set to launch on October 25 for multiple platforms, offering a fun return for the black hedgehog.
Sega has revealed Sonic Rumble, a multiplayer battle royale game for mobile devices inspired by titles like Fall Guys. Up to 32 players compete, navigating levels with iconic Sonic iconography and retro 2D platformer sections. Character customization and in-game items enhance gameplay. A closed beta runs from May 24 to 26, and the game is expected to fully release in the fall. Sonic Rumble joins other Sonic the Hedgehog games coming this year, including Sonic x Shadow Generations and Sonic Mania Plus on Netflix.
Knuckles, the live-action/animated spinoff of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, introduces the iconic warrior Knuckles the Echidna, voiced by Idris Elba. The series follows Knuckles as he navigates his new life on Earth, alongside his friends Sonic and Tails, while coping with his restless spirit. As he encounters the ghost of Chief Pachacamac and embarks on an unexpected journey with his bowling-obsessed buddy, Wally Whipple, Knuckles must confront his identity and battle against agents seeking to exploit his powers.
Rapper and actor Kid Cudi (aka Scott Mescudi) is set to star in the upcoming ‘Knuckles’ spin-off series on Paramount+, alongside Idris Elba as the titular echidna. The series follows Knuckles as he adjusts to life on Earth after the events of ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2.’ Cudi plays Agent Mason, one of two henchmen working for the mysterious The Buyer, who is seeking Knuckles’ power. The series is set to premiere on April 26th, featuring a mix of high-stakes action, humor, and chases.
The upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie will feature Shadow’s big-screen debut and will draw inspiration from Sonic Adventure 2 and other beloved Sonic games. Producer Toby Ascher confirmed that the film will include references to Sonic Adventure 2, which introduced Shadow the Hedgehog, as well as other classic Sonic entries.
Knuckles, the popular character from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, returns for an exciting adventure in a new six-part spin-off series on Paramount Plus. Idris Elba reprises his role as the legendary echidna warrior, who struggles to adapt to life on Earth while teaming up with a bumbling cop as his apprentice. The series premieres on April 26 in the US and April 27 in the UK.
The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise expands with the spinoff series ‘Knuckles’ featuring Idris Elba reprising his role. Critics offer a mixed bag of reviews, with some praising its charm and humor while others find it inconsequential. The series is set to premiere on Paramount+ on April 26, 2024, and consists of six episodes.
Sonic 3 producer Toby Ascher has confirmed that the upcoming film will draw heavily from Sonic Adventure 2, a fan-favorite game in the franchise. Ascher describes the threequel as ‘the most exciting thing the franchise has done’ and mentions that it will include elements such as the design of Shadow the Hedgehog and the music track ‘Live and Learn’ from the game.
