Sonic 3 Could Bring In Even More Video Game Lore & References

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 star Ben Schwartz is hinting at the film series' future and teasing that Sonic 3 may already be in the works. The action-adventure comedy, based on Sega's widely popular video game franchise of the same name, serves as a sequel to 2020's Sonic the Hedgehog, a commercial success that received largely positive reactions from fans of its source material. The new film finds its titular character teaming up with Tails in an effort to locate the Master Emerald before Doctor Robotnik and the villainous Knuckles can enact revenge and use its powers to take over the world. The sequel returns much of Sonic the Hedgehog's cast, including Schwartz, who voices Sonic, James Marsden, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, and Jim Carrey, and introduces Idris Elba as Knuckles.

Prior to the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sega CEO Haruki Satomi announced that the corporation would invest in the live-action film franchise, confirming the development of a third movie in addition to a Paramount+ television series centered around the character of Knuckles. With the success of the first film, and now new content to be expected, Paramount Picturesappears to have launched its own cinematic universe with Sonic the Hedgehog. Producer Neal H. Moritz, best known for his involvement with the Fast & Furious franchise and the Escape Room and Jump Street films, recently spoke about the future of the series. Excited at the idea of expanding the world they have created, he stated that additional projects could introduce new characters, as well as multiple new directions and adventures.

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Now, Ben Schwartz, along with director Jeff