Our favorite blue hedgehog is on its way! Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the fan-favorite franchises to have made its way out of the video game world and into the film industry. After all, who doesn’t love seeing iconic characters brought to life with such fun-filled storylines?
Back in 2022, plans for a third movie in the saga were announced, even before Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was released in theatres. Ever since then, fans of the super-fast hedgehog have been waiting for any kind of updates regarding the third film. And now, there is finally good news for the fans who loved seeing actor Ben Schwartz playing the titular character.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Moves Forward
The man behind the face of Sonic recently took to X where he finally gave extremely good news to the fans of the Sonic the Hedgehog films. Posing in front of a microphone with a script in his hand, actor Ben Schwartz revealed that the recording for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has “officially begun.”
On your marks. Get set. Go.
My #SonicMovie3 recording has officially begun. pic.twitter.com/2JcaZRK77r— Ben Schwartz (@rejectedjokes) February 20, 2024
Schwartz has been voicing Sonic ever since the first film came out in 2020 and having him back for a third time is nothing short of thrilling as fans absolutely adore him as the character. Needless to say, Schwartz’s tweet sent the fans into an absolute frenzy, rightly so!
Check out what they have to say about the good news:
YESSS! I'm so excited!!
— Sam Procrastinates (@SamsProStation) February 21, 2024
HES LOCKED IN
— GamesCage – Hype Guy (@GamesCage_) February 20, 2024
Never thought Ben Schwartz would be my favorite English-speaking Sonic of all time but here we are.
— Jake (@FSAPOJake) February 21, 2024
Awesome and way past cool!!! Good luck Ben!!! Looking forward to Sonic Movie 3!!! pic.twitter.com/M1CqewJGcV
— Austin Ahern 😃 (@TailsAustin9922) February 20, 2024
good luck Ben! We know you will continue to do a great job as #Sonic !😁😄👍💙✨ #SonicMovie3 pic.twitter.com/XIoT568YyO
— 💜🌼AraceliGHDA🌼💜 (@AraceliGhda) February 21, 2024
Schwartz has done his fair share of voice-acting thanks to roles like Randy Cunningham (Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja), Dewey Duck (Duck Tales), and of course, the beloved superhero, Leonardo in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Clearly, the man knows what he is doing!
Who is Reprising Their Roles in Sonic the Hedgehog 3?
One of the most exciting yet worrying parts about making sequels to films is the returning cast. Until the casting is officially announced, fans are constantly worrying if their favorite actors will reprise their respective roles or not. So, when it comes to Sonic the Hedgehog 3, who apart from Schwartz would be returning for the sequel?
For starters, Tika Sumpter will be reprising her role as Maddie Wachowski and James Marsden will also be returning to play the sheriff of Green Hills, Tom Wachowski. Additionally, Tom Butler will be back as Commander Walters. Idris Elba’s voice has also made its way back to the films as he is all set to reprise his role as Knuckles the Echidna.
On the other hand, while it once appeared as though Jim Carrey would not return to play Dr. Robotnik, Variety recently confirmed that Carrey would indeed be coming back for one more performance as the mad scientist. While his character took a great fall in the last film, it was revealed that his body was not found which means that Sonic’s enemy is still out there somewhere, waiting for the perfect moment to strike!
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is scheduled to release in theatres on December 20, 2024.
