Summary
Sonic the Hedgehog 3looks exciting, but the trailer has crushed my hopes of these video game characters appearing. After theSonic the Hedgehog 2post-credits scene revealed that Shadow the Hedgehogwould be appearing in the next film, I knew that the sky was the limit, with there being all kinds of possibilities for other franchise characters to appear in the third live-action movie. I had been specifically crossing my fingers that two of my favoriteSonic the Hedgehogcharacters would appear inSonic the Hedgehog 3, but the first trailer has seemingly deconfirmed this.
Thefirst trailer forSonic the Hedgehog 3is out now, and it gives a first look at the incredibly exciting third movie in the live-actionSonic the Hedgehogmovie series. Alongside Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles,the movie gives a first look at Keanu Reeves' Shadow the Hedgehog, setting him up as the main villain of the upcoming film. I am incredibly excited to finally see Shadow in action after years of waiting, and the debut of Maria and Jim Carrey’s Gerald Robotnik is just the cherry on top. However, it is doubtful that I’ll get to see two other characters that I love.
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Character Guide: Every New & Returning Actor In The Cast
Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s cast brings back many of the stars and supporting characters of previous entries, along with a big new star as Shadow.
Sonic The Hedgehog 3’s Trailer Proves The Movie Is Too Crowded For Amy Or Rogue To Appear
With Shadow, Gerald, & Maria Being Introduced
Ever since the firstSonic the Hedgehogmovie, I have always wanted to seeAmy Rose and Rouge the Batin one of these live-action films. However, I’m starting to believe that the movie is too crowded based on the firstSonic the Hedgehog3trailer. The movie seems to be going all-in on telling Shadow’s origin story, and as a big fan of theSonic Adventuregames, I am incredibly excited about this. However, since the trailer has proven that a lot will be going on in the upcoming film, there is almost no room for Amy or Rouge.
Of the two, Rouge has the better chance of appearing, as her character is more directly tied to Shadow’s origin story. However,it would be very difficult to find a way to fit Amy intoSonic the Hedgehog 3, which is disappointing considering her impact on the franchise.Sonic the Hedgehog 3has to now tell the story of four main characters from the video games as well as the movie series' live-action characters, and with how busy the trailer makes the third film look, I just can’t see how they would fit Amy or Rose into this movie.
Sonic The Hedgehog 3: Everything You Need To Know
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Amy & Rouge Are Better Suited To Be Saved For Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Now
& Sonic 3 Can Set Them Up
Rather than trying to cram Amy and Rouge intoSonic the Hedgehog 3, I think that it would be better for the movie series to save them forSonic the Hedgehog 4. Neither of the characters could get the screen time that they deserve, with the addition ofKeanu Reeves' Shadow the Hedgehogundoubtedly overshadowing them if they do make a surprise appearance. Because of this, I think that the better option is to save these characters for future movies, only using them after the epic Shadow saga has been concluded.
Amy could easily be a big enough draw for a fourth movie, being toSonic the Hedgehog 4what Knuckles was to the second movie, and what Shadow is to the third one. While Rouge isn’t as well-known of a character as Amy, she would be the perfect way forSonic the Hedgehog 4to continue telling theSonic Adventurestories, with her potentially being part of a B-story with Shadow. It is best for theSonic the Hedgehogmovies to give its new characters some breathing room, which is why I unfortunately think that saving Amy and Rouge is the best option.
Who Is Dr. Robotnik’s Grandpa? Jim Carrey’s New Sonic The Hedgehog Character Explained
In addition to Keanu Reeves' Shadow, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 introduces another key character from the games — Dr. Gerald Robotnik (Jim Carrey).
How Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Can Still Setup Amy & Rouge’s Franchise Future
One Can Appear In The Post-Credits Scene
Although Amy and Rouge may not be a big part ofSonic the Hedgehog 3, the third movie can still set up Amy and Rouge’s future in the movie series.Sonic the Hedgehogintroduced Tails in a post-credits scene, andSonic the Hedgehog 2introduced Shadow in its post-credits scene. IfSonic the Hedgehog 3wants to continue this trend, I could totally see Amy appearing in the post-credits scene, setting up herstory forSonic the Hedgehog 4.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4seems to be giving a larger focus to GUN, an organization that recruits Rouge the Bat in variousSonic the Hedgehogstories. Her association with GUN and Project Shadow would perfectly pave the way for her to appear in a future project, which is why she may be important forSonic the Hedgehog 3even if she doesn’t appear in it.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Cast
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 reunites Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails as they face a formidable new adversary, Shadow. With Shadow’s unprecedented powers posing a significant threat, Team Sonic seeks an unexpected alliance to thwart his plans and safeguard the planet.
