Sonic the Hedgehog 3

"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" is a 2024 American action-adventure comedy film directed by Jeff Fowler, serving as the third installment in the series based on Sega's video games about Sonic. In this chapter, Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) teams up with his friends Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) and Knuckles (Idris Elba) to face a new formidable adversary—Shadow the Hedgehog (Keanu Reeves), created by Professor Gerald Robotnik (Jim Carrey) to avenge humanity for the death of his granddaughter Maria. The plot centers on Shadow and Dr. Ivo Robotnik's (also Jim Carrey) attempts to destroy Earth using a powerful weapon developed by Gerald. Sonic and his team confront numerous challenges to prevent the catastrophe and save the planet. The film combines dynamic action sequences, humor, and deep emotional moments, exploring the complex relationships between characters. The premiere took place on December 10, 2024, in London, and it was released in the United States on December 20. The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed $478.6 million worldwide on a $122 million budget, becoming the highest-grossing film in the franchise and the second-highest-grossing video game adaptation.