Paramount Pictures has revealed new concept art, offering subtle hints about Sonic the Hedgehog 4. Among the images is alongside Metal Sonic, sparking speculation about their potential connection in the sequel.
With Robotnik’s fate unresolved and Metal Sonic teased in the post-credits scene, the artwork provides intriguing insights into the series’ next chapter.
The newly revealed Sonic the Hedgehog 3 concept art from Tacit Sign Studio includes an unused scene of Dr. Robotnik standing alongside Metal Sonic, suggesting a possible return for Jim Carrey’s character in Sonic the Hedgehog 4.
This moment, absent from the final film, raises questions about Robotnik’s fate following his apparent sacrifice in Sonic 3. //spoiler alert!// pic.twitter.com/e7mkTw9SDL The concept art aligns with the Sonic 3 post-credits scene, which introduced Metal Sonic as an antagonist and Amy Rose as an ally.
The scene showed Sonic cornered by an army of Metal Sonics, with Amy defeating them using her Piko Piko Hammer. These moments set up Sonic 4, with Robotnik’s possible return hinted at by imagery of him near statues of Atlas and cherubs, suggesting victory.