Shadow Steps into the Light in New ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Trailer

Paramount Pictures and Sega today debuted the second official trailer for their hotly anticipated hybrid sequel, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, in theaters December 20. Alongside the new spot’s debut the studios also announced a special Opening Day Fan Event to celebrate the new video game-inspired cinematic experience.

On Thursday, December 19, fans will have the opportunity to see Sonic the Hedgehog 3 first at 3 p.m. local time,  presented exclusively in premium formats at participating locations including Dolby Cinema,4DX, DBOX, SCREENX and other premium format theaters across the country. In addition to catching the Blue Blur’s latest big screen adventure, attendees will get to see behind-the-scenes content and will receive limited-edition gifts, including one of four different limited edition character keychains plus an exclusive 12”x18” collector’s art print created (while supplies last).

Tickets for both the Opening Day Fan Event, and general screenings are on sale today. Visit sonicthehedgehogmovie.com/seeitfirst for Fan Event participating theaters.

“There is tremendous excitement from fans for the upcoming release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” said Paramount Pictures President of Domestic Distribution Chris Aronson. “The series keeps growing from film to film, and this will be the biggest installment yet. We’re thrilled to reward loyal fans nationwide with the chance to see Sonic first in the most immersive way on the big screen.”

Synopsis: Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.

Director Jeff Fowler returns along with our all-star cast including Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik, Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic, James Marsden as Tom Wachowski, Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski, Idris Elba as the voice of Knuckles, Colleen O’Shaughnessey as the voice of Tails, Natasha Rothwell as Rachel, Shemar Moore as Randall Handel, Adam Pally as Wade Whipple, Lee Majdoub as Agent Stone, newcomers Alyla Browne and Krysten Ritter, with Keanu Reeves joining the franchise as the voice of Shadow the Hedgehog.

Paramount Pictures presents in association with Sega Sammy Group an Original Film / Marza Animation Planet / Blur Studio production. Fowler directs from a screenplay by Pat Casey & Josh Miller and John Whittington.