A new look at Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has been released ahead of the movie's December release and it puts the spotlight on Keanu Reeves (The Matrix) as the badass anti-hero, Shadow the Hedgehog. Check it out!

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is introducing audiences to the ultimate lifeforms, but it should also set something else up.

Sonic 3 director Jeff Fowler has been praising Keanu Reeves' performance as Shadow the Hedgehog, claiming he really did his research.

But it’s not evil for evil’s sake. Nor is Shadow really working for either Robotnik. His real goal is to avenge Maria Robotnik, who he was raised alongside on the orbital Space Colony ARK. While these events are expanded in later games, what we see in Sonic Adventure 2 through flashbacks are confusing and distressing.

Before stepping in as Shadow's voice for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Keanu Reeves did his homework about Sega's other hedgehog.

Keanu Reeves didn’t just phone it in for his role as Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. According to the film’s director Jeff Fowler, Reeves puts in a praise-worthy performance that elevates the classic Sonic villain.

One of the most exciting things about Sonic 3 is that Keanu Reeves is playing Shadow the Hedgehog. Director Jeff Fowler revealed that Reeves is very committed to the role and even did his research. God help him if he stumbled across anything unsavoury.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 released a new clip, just in time for Halloween – and it features a brief, perfect moment from Shadow. Shared on the film’s social media channels, the 10-second clip begins with Sonic spooking Ozzy the dog,

I f there’s anything I’m positively hyped for in the remaining months of the 2024 movie schedule, it’s the return of Sonic the Hedgehog and friends. As the Sonic the Hedgeho