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Sonic may face his toughest challenge yet with Metal Sonic in the upcoming movie sequel.
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Potential for a Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie with more characters, similar to an Avengers-style event.
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Possibility to explore Team Sonic, Shadow, Tails, Chaotix, Robotnik, Amy Rose and Longclaw in future movies or series.
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With Sonic the hedgehog 3 set to release later this year, it’s time to look at where the franchise could go. Sonic the Hedgehog is a video game character that was initially created as part of a series of games for Sega in 1991. Over time, the character and games became incredibly popular and spawned many more iterations of the games that would spread to other consoles and platforms. . The character was then taken and adapted to the screen for several cartoons starting in 1992, with numerous shows based on the characters being created in the following decades.
Today, Sonic is one of the most recognizable and beloved characters in popular media. As Hollywood also attempts to cash in on popular IPs and create expansive franchise-based cinematic universes, the first live-action film Sonic the Hedgehog The film was released in 2020. The film proved incredibly popular and has already spawned sequels and a Knuckles the Echidna spin-off series. But there’s still plenty more to explore in Green Hills and beyond, with several characters from the games and shows that could be great if included in a new movie or TV show.
8 Sonic the Hedgehog 4
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Obviously, Sonic’s story probably won’t end with the third movie. While the provocation at the end of Sonic the hedgehog 2 suggests that Sonic will face his toughest challenge yet with Metal Sonic, the story has to extend beyond the next entry. For this reason, a fourth film with the popular cast returning and potentially tying up the expanding universe of stories would be the first and best way to continue the franchise.
This movie could finally see Sonic reunite with more of his friends from the games and cartoons, serving as a sort of Avengers Level event for the Sonic franchise. However, films must be careful not to consume the back catalog of stories, as actors such as Jim Carrey, who played Dr. Robotnik, have publicly announced his retirement. This means that Sonic’s biggest rival will have to be replaced or recast. Either way, it could be an uphill battle for the film, but the fourth entry could explore this change in more detail.
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7 Team Sonic
Outside of having a Avengers At the crossroads, the pieces are already in place for the franchise to begin exploring a Team Sonic story. Team Sonic is made up of Sonic, Knuckles and Tails, who have already appeared in various parts of the franchise. Even more interesting, Team Sonic is from one of the animated shows and they form their group following a Metal Sonic battle. While this could be a coincidence, it could also be the start of a new movie series or even a TV show starring the entire gang.
However, Team Sonic’s story could simply unfold through Sonic the hedgehog 3. Despite this possibility, Team Sonic can be an incredibly fun group, and it would be worth investing time and money into exploring a spin-off with these three very different characters learning to be friends, albeit at a distance. The comedy and rivalry between the group all gathered in one place is sure to make for fun content and an engaging story to gather resources.
6 Shadow the Hedgehog
While Shadow the Hedgehog was seen at the end of Sonic the hedgehog 2, there was very little character development. Fortunately, it has since been confirmed that Shadow the Hedgehog will be joining the upcoming film, voiced by none other than Keanu Reeves. Shadow is a creation of one of Robotnik’s ancestors. However, due to how volatile and powerful he was, he was in stasis for an extended period. The story of how Shadow came to be and his misadventures with the Robotniks’ elder ancestors could be the perfect plot for a prequel series.
Depending on whether Shadow remains a rival to Sonic in the next film, his backstory would be incredibly interesting. Exploring the moments between his creation and his collaboration with Sonic, there are many stories to tell about the mysterious character who bears a striking resemblance to Sonic. This could also hint that more species of Sonic are alive, meaning a Shadow movie could see him connecting with his race and summoning Sonic so he can find answers.
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5 Mile Prower Movie “Tails”
Another of Sonic’s closest friends, Miles Prower, aka Tails, made his heroic entrance in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and could star in his own movie. There are several spin-off games that prominently feature Tails, as well as animated shows in which he plays a central role. Tails has a different power set than Sonic, and from what’s been shown in the movies, it’s likely that he also has a different home planet.
If this is the case, a story exploring where he came from and how he came to cross paths with Sonic and land on Earth would be very interesting. Tails also has the power to fly, thanks to his multiple tails and attaching it to his body like a set of rapidly spinning helicopter blades. Tails is a character worth exploring further, and it would make sense for them to take the lead if something happens to Sonic.
4 caotix
Like the group Team Sonic, this trio has a close bond that helps them work together and achieve a common goal. However, Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, and Charmy Bee seem to have more individualistic goals than Team Sonic. In the animated shows, Chaotix creates a detective-for-hire agency to try to make money legitimately. The team is pretty dumb, but with their combined skills, they should be more than capable of tracking him down.
Introducing these new characters to the universe would be a great way to go beyond the main stories and expand the world even more. The trio may seem to have some superficial similarities to Team Sonic, but beyond their physical similarities, they are very different. But this is a great thing for diversity and to help people see that these creatures aren’t trying to do all those things, and I would be terrified if that kind of person was still roaming free.
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3 Doctor Robotnik
While Jim Carrey has stated that he will retire from acting, the character of Robotnik is easily the most powerful and interesting villain to come out of the franchise. It remains to be seen if Carrey can be convinced to return and star in a new series, but doing something with the character seems like an absolute necessity. Whether it’s going back in time and exploring Robotnik’s youth, or creating a series about the big, terrible Robotnik family history in general.
Approach the story in a way that feels similar to how Minions: The Rise of Gru Exploring Gru’s youth could be fun or just doing something with his numerous weapons and technology. Considering how popular villain stories are right now, it would make a lot of sense to try to create a backstory for Robotnik or adapt the many stories that have already been established in various games. For this reason, a Robotnik spinoff in any kind of capacity would be a great way to expand the story of him and the Sonic universe.
2Amy rose
Amy Rose is another anthropomorphic hedgehog in the series and has a unique relationship with Sonic. The reason is that Amy Rose has a huge crush on Sonic, after falling in love with him upon first meeting him. Although Sonic refuses to acknowledge that Amy Rose is important or special to him, she has spent years telling anyone who will listen that she is Sonic’s girlfriend.
As a result, Amy Rose appears, either in a series as part of a larger ensemble, or in a miniseries format that could see her undertake various missions to try to win Sonic’s heart. Amy Rose is in love and has a genuine connection with him. Amy Rose would be an interesting character to follow and see behind the curtain, since even in the games not much is revealed about who she is, where she is from, and why she is now on Earth.
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1 Long Claw Prequel
Longclaw is shown briefly at the beginning of the first film. His essential role in protecting Sonic is made clear, but the character is no longer seen after that point. While Longclaw clearly sacrificed himself to protect the chosen child, as was done in Superman, the character deserves to have his story told. Longclaw is a guardian, but how the baby came to be given to them and how the war with the Echidnas broke out are important details that a good merchant could explore and expand upon further.
It might be worth going back and taking a look at some of the most influential figures in Sonic’s young life for answers. So instead of blindly shooting past Sonic the hedgehog 3, studios should take some time to consider what other stories can be told in that universe to create something bigger and better. Ultimately, all of the above characters and teams would make for an excellent video game adaptation if handled correctly.