Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Sets Up Sega's Own Avengers Movie
WARNING: This contains spoilers for Sonic The Hedgehog 2.
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 proves that Paramount's plans for a Sonic cinematic universe make sense, and even an Avengers-like movie featuring Sega’s characters could now happen. One of the most curious trajectories in terms of Hollywood franchises in recent years, Sonic The Hedgehog went from an initial disastrous marketing campaign thanks to Sonic’s original design to what is now one of the most successful series of video game adaptations. At a time when many studios fail at turning IPs into solid movie franchises, Sonic The Hedgehog can serve as an example both for video game adaptations and blockbusters in general.
Even before Sonic 2 premiered, Paramount had already revealed plans to create a cinematic universe around Sonic. The first step to it was the announcement of a Knuckles spin-off show, in which Idris Elba will reprise his role as the red echidna. Sonic 2's so far impressive box office run, which is breaking records set by other video game movies, was the last piece of the puzzle in Paramount's plans for the Sonic franchise to move forward even faster. With the growth of the Paramount+ streaming platform and countless characters available in the Sonic universe, possibilities for a Sonic cinematic universe will not be lacking.
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One of those exciting possibilities is that of an Avengers-like team-up movie featuring Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles. While Sonic 2 showed the three characters fighting side by side, it was only by the end of the movie that echidna realized he was fighting for the wrong side, leading Knuckles to turn against Eggman. With Knuckles now assuming his role as a hero in the story and
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