With the continuing growth of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, some exciting new projects have just been announced. As it turns out, not only is Sonic the Hedgehog 3 announced, but so is a series that will focus on Knuckles as played by actor Idris Elba. This should be an exciting revelation for fans, especially those who have been itching for more Sonic material.
Of course, these projects are only in early development. As such, we don’t know much other than to expect them after the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Luckily, fans won’t have long to wait for that particular film.
As revealed via Paramount Plus on Twitter:
“#SonicMovie3 is officially in development from @ParamountPics and @SEGA! Plus, next year a new original #Knuckles series with @IdrisElba is coming to #ParamountPlus. #SonicMovie2 hits theaters April 8!”
#SonicMovie3 is officially in development from @ParamountPics and @SEGA! Plus, next year a new original #Knuckles series with @IdrisElba is coming to #ParamountPlus. #SonicMovie2 hits theaters April 8! pic.twitter.com/M0EM3NNd2p
— Paramount+ (@paramountplus) February 15, 2022
As mentioned above, this is very exciting news for fans of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. While fans were initially hesitant about the first live-action film in the series, Paramount has since proven they’re eager to please fans and adapt the iconic video game character as faithfully as possible. This means these new projects should all be worth looking forward to, especially for fans that are eager for more Sonic and whatever potential a Knuckles series has. Hopefully we’ll have more details on Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and the Knuckles series soon, but at least for now we know they’re in active development.
Meanwhile, fans will soon be able to see Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in theaters. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was directed by Jeff Fowler and written by Pat Casey, Josh Miller, and John Whittington.
The film will once again star Ben Schwartz as the titular Sonic the Hedgehog, with Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Tails and Idris Elba as Knuckles. Jim Carrey will reprise his role as Dr. Robotnik while James Marsden will also return.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is currently scheduled for a release date on April 8, 2022.