Over the course of a few years, the release of Paramount Studios’ Sonic the Hedgehog films have dramatically shifted what is understood for video game film adaptations. And while there are still complaints, and rightfully so, the series is showing to be on a good path for its third film. Already, it is confirmed that Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is aiming to release in December 2024 next year.
Additionally, there is more under the hood for the greater Sonic the Hedgehog universe. In that, a Knuckles Paramount+ show is also underway which already filmed earlier this year. On top of that, there is whispers of a Tails standalone movie in the works, but information has not materialized since the initial report. All that is left is an update on shooting for actors to return to the set whenever SAG-AFTRA lifts its ongoing strike on Hollywood.
Despite the absence of its leading cast, Paramount Studios can still film a good portion for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 with it locations for the CGI segments of the film; which is a large part of these films. User @sgtbilkotim on X uploaded images of the set for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 which you can view below:
Which also surprises many is a new scoop from insider @DanielRPK. Speaking to someone familiar on the production, the scooper via his Patreon reveals that the new film is to be set in Westopolis to some extent, thanks @sonicparadise. “They’re filming Sonic 3 in Canary Wharf as a doubling for a city called Westopolis which is the first stage in Shadow the Hedgehog game,” he wrote.
For many fans that have watched the 2022 sequel Sonic the Hedgehog 2, those that stuck around for the end credits screen of the film can remember a nod to Sonic Adventure 2 character Shadow the Hedgehog. If this claim comes to fruiting in the complete film will excite many viewing fans. All that remains on wishlists is for the new movie to incorporate vocal tracks from the games to be the ultimate Sonic film.
What are you hoping is to be in Sonic the Hedgehog 3?
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 releases in theaters on December 20, 2024.
