Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie release date, trailer, plot, spoilers, title, and Tails
Sonic the Hedgehog was a runaway success. Here's what we know about the sequel.
Sonic the Hedgehog blasted past box office expectations despite some drama about the title character's initial design, collecting a whopping $319.7 million gold coins in gross ticket sales across its run. The sequel was inevitable long before Paramount Pictures made it official.
In our review, we called it the best superhero movie of 2020 thanks to its wholesome friendship between the goofy blue speedster and James Marsden's friendly cop, plus Jim Carrey's classic comedic performance. Sonic works because it's simple, stunning, and just uncomplicated enough to be a fun time at the movies without making us think too much.
It's a safe bet to expect something similar from the sequel, so here's everything we know about the sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog.
When is the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 release date?
Sonic now has friends and a sense of purpose, so what's next?
Variety reported in May 2020 that a sequel film was in development, and by July 2020, The Wrap reported a release date of April 8, 2022.
Paramount acquired the rights to Sonic the character in 2017, and filming took place in September and October 2018 with an initial release date of November 2019. After fan backlash from the initial trailer caused Paramount to redesign Sonic’s character model, the release date was pushed to February 2020.
Is there a Sonic the Hedgehog 2 trailer?
Yes! You can check out the trailer, which dropped in December 2021, below. It sets up the return of our main blue blur and his antagonist Eggman, as well as the cinematic debuts of Tails and Knuckles:
How does Sonic the Hedgehog set up a sequel?
Sonic has a lot of hobbies.
Sonic the Hedgehog doesn’t really explain Sonic’s origin story that much or why he has super-speed, but he begins the movie as a child in an alien world where his caretaker is a talking owl named Longclaw. Sonic is sent to Earth after a tribe of echidnas attacks him. Most of the film focuses on his teenage years on Earth years later, chronicling his emerging conflict against Dr. Ivo Robotnik (Jim Carrey), who wants to harness Sonic’s powers to build increasingly more destructive robots and weapons.
Using some golden rings that function as teleportation portals, Sonic is able to banish Dr. Robotnik to a distant, seemingly uncivilized planet full of giant mushrooms. With the help of Tom Wachowski (James Marsden), Sonic is also able to transform from a manic little alien into a global hero, and at the very end of the movie, Tom and his wife let Sonic move into their attic. At this point, he could use his powers to do all sorts of good for planet Earth, especially if Robotnik is somehow able to return.
It feels like a natural place to introduce more information about Sonic’s origins in future installments, and sure enough, one mid-credits scene hints at just that.
Dr. Robotnik gets an authentic throwback look in the post-credits scene.
How do the Sonic the Hedgehog post-credits scenes set up a sequel?
Sonic the Hedgehog has two key post-credits scenes that play after the main action of the film wraps up. In the first, we see that Dr. Robotnik is alive and well on Mushroom World, where he’s carrying around the wreckage from his ship, struggling to survive. As Sonic’s primary villain from just about every single game and story, there’s no doubt the character would return as an even more mad scientist in future installments.
The second post-credits scene sets up something even more fun.
A teleportation ring portal opens up on a hill overlooking the small town of Green Hills that Sonic and Tom live in, and we see Tails, the brilliant fox with a double-tail that allows him to fly like a tiny little helicopter. He can’t reach Sonic’s speeds, but he can fly! “If these readings are accurate, he’s here!” Tails says. “I hope I’m not too late!” Based on the context, he has some device that could detect Sonic’s energy readings.
What is the plot of Sonic the Hedgehog 2?
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has Sonic remaining in Green Hills following the previous film's events. But he is soon met with the return of Dr. Eggman, who is after the mystical Master Emerald. This time he is joined by some serious power in the form of Knuckles the Echidna. It’s up to Sonic and his new friend Miles “Tails” Prower to save the day and prevent the emerald from falling into the wrong hands.
Who is the cast of Sonic the Hedgehog 2?
The main cast from Sonic the Hedgehog, both in voice and live-action, return for the sequel. That includes:
- Ben Schwartz as Sonic the Hedgehog
- James Marsden as Tom Wachowski
- Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik
- Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski
- Adam Pally as Wade Whipple
- Natasha Rothwell as Rachel
- Lee Majdoub as Agent Stone
As for new characters, voice actress Colleen O’Shaughnessy lends her voice to Tails. And Idris Elba voices Knuckles, a hot-headed and super-strong echidna who serves as one of the film’s antagonists.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is scheduled for release on April 8, 2022.
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