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Imagine if John Wick was a little hedgehog who wielded a weapon and went on to kill humans. He’d still win but it would be just an angry hedgehog. That’s what Keanu Reeves is in the upcoming filmSonic the Hedgehog 3… an angry hedgehog.
The latest trailer for the upcoming filmSonic the Hedgehog 3features some high-intensity scenes. From cataclysmic events to the streets of Tokyo, this film seems to have got all the fun in it, except Keanu Reeves.
Keanu Reeves Takes on the Role of Shadow inSonic 3
Don’t get us wrong. Keanu Reeves’ character of Shadow does seem like a lot of fun. However, throughout the funny and non-serious storyline of theSonicfranchise, Reeves’ character is dark and we are not just the ones who are saying it.
The trailer starts with two kids referring to Tails as “Detective Pikachu”. Things escalate when Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails are surrounded by military personnel. We are quickly introduced to Jim Carrey’s iconic Doctor Ivo Robotnik, however, this time there are two evil doctors!
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With some high-intense music,Keanu Reeves’ Shadow makes an appearance. With red eyes and a sooty color, Shadow looks menacing and bleak compared to the rest of the movie. During the trailer,Jim Carreyeven states that they [he and his other role] will rule humanity together.
Another line from Keanu Reeves’ Shadow is heard“When we’re done, there won’t be anything left to rule”. Even one of the bad guys also comments“That is dark”.Check out the trailer forSonic the Hedgehog 3below:
SHOWTIME. Watch the new trailer for#SonicMovie3, and get your tickets now. Only in theatres December 20.https://t.co/YYd4JnX2Mrpic.twitter.com/VaQuXqz95F
See! We are not the only ones saying it. Jokes aside, the world will soon be introduced toKeanu Reeves’iconic role of Shadow and people literally cannot wait.
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Unfortunately (or fortunately) for Disney, the release ofSonic the Hedgehog 3clashes alongside one of their movies. Although there have been no early reviews so far, fans are pretty certain who’s going to win.
Sonic 3Vs.Mufasa:The New Barbenheimer
Disney has been going through a phase wherein they are turning many of their classic animated movies into live-action. They tried that back in 2019 and received average success for it.
AlongsideSonic the Hedgehog 3, Disney plans to release their filmMufasa: The Lion King.The film is a musical drama and will serve as a prequel to the 2019 and 1994 released filmsThe Lion King.
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Coincidentally (or intentionally), both films are set for the same release date of 20 December. Many people are referring to this as the new Barbenheimer. However, the arrival of the latestSonic the Hedgehog 3trailer might shift perspectives.
People took to their social media on X to talk about the hype that this single trailer has created for theSonicfranchise, along with the occasional trolling.
What a time to be a sonic fan!!!pic.twitter.com/33OqNwCuEY
Im gonna watch this over mufasa
THEY ACTUALLY DID IT??pic.twitter.com/VSG3zmKE19
They’re gonna make fun of John Wick for sho.
We’re this close to the Smash Bros cinematic universe 😭pic.twitter.com/PcmAfdpTb9
I didn’t even react on my first view because it’s just so natural to see Shadow with a gun, and I rewatched and was like OMG THEY ACTUALLY DID ITpic.twitter.com/np1jTywBcf
What a time to be alive indeed. TheSonicfranchise has been doing so well over these past few years (after a lot of online bullying). On the same hand, several of Disney’s live-action adaptations are not quite hitting the mark.
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Both films will compete in theaters around the world as Keanu Reeves’Sonic the HedgehogandMufasa: The Lion Kingwill release on 11 August 2025 in theaters across the world.
Visarg Acharya
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Visarg Acharya is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 3000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past three years and a copywriter at a corporation. Visarg usually covers news and theories on the MCU and the DCU, with an emphasis on Avengers and Superman; Game of Thrones, and more.A Tarantino fan, Visarg, spends his time critiquing various directors’ filmographies and watching them with curiosity. Medieval fantasy like The Lord of the Rings or sci-fi movies like Interstellar, watching the latest horror movies, and listening to Hans Zimmer become his comfort zone. When idle, he can be found reading fantasy novels with a terrible cup of coffee in hand.
