New Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Trailer Brings Shadow into the Fray

Fans of the blue blur, rejoice! The new trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has finally dropped, and it's everything we've been hoping for and more.

The trailer, released today, opens with a sweeping shot of Green Hills before diving into a series of fast-paced scenes featuring Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles. The voice cast sees Ben Schwartz reprising his role as Sonic, Colleen O'Shaughnessey as Tails, Idris Elba as Knuckles, and Jim Carrey also returns as the villainous Dr. Robotnik, whose schemes are more menacing than ever.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3, (2024) | Paramount Pictures

One of the most exciting elements teased in the trailer is the introduction of Shadow the Hedgehog, voiced by all-star actor Keanu Reeves. Fans will recall Shadow's first appearance in the 2001 video game Sonic Adventure 2 — and the new footage gives us a glimpse of Shadow's dark and brooding presence, hinting at a deeper storyline involving his origins and motivations.

The plot of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 centers around Sonic's quest to stop Dr. Robotnik from harnessing the power of the Chaos Emeralds. With these mystical gems, Robotnik plans to reshape reality to his twisted desires. The stakes are higher than ever, and Sonic must team up with his friends to thwart Robotnik's plans and save the world.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is set to hit theaters on December 20, 2024, and if the trailer is any indication, it will be an exhilarating ride from start to finish. Check out the trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 included below!