Sonic the Hedgehog 2 won't be out until April, but Sega has already decided that it's gotta go fast on spin-offs and sequels for its burgeoning Sonic Cinematic Universe.
Deadline reports that a third Sonic the Hedgehog movie is already in development. Not only that, but a Knuckles spin-off series is in the works for Paramount Plus, with Idris Elba set to be in the lead role.
"We are delighted to announce that the third Sonic theatrical film and the first live action Sonic series for Paramount Plus are being actively developed. We’ve got a remarkable partnership with Paramount, and we are excited to continue expanding the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise with them," Sega CEO Haruki Satomi said in a statement.
Elba will debut as Knuckles in Sonic 2, having recently appeared in James Gunn's soft reboot of The Suicide Squad. Sonic 2 is set to release on April 8. As for the live-action Paramount+ series starring Knuckles, it'll launch in 2023. A recent Super Bowl spot gave fans a glimpse of Elba's Knuckles, where he is set to be a major antagonist in the upcoming sequel.
While you wait, make sure to tune into the IGN Fan Fest 2022, which will feature a panel discussion for Sonic 2. The one-day event kicks off Saturday, February 19 at 11am PT/2pm ET. As for the live-action Paramount+ series starring Knuckles, it'll launch in 2023.
Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN
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Deadline reports that a third Sonic the Hedgehog movie is already in development. Not only that, but a Knuckles spin-off series is in the works for Paramount Plus, with Idris Elba set to be in the lead role.
"We are delighted to announce that the third Sonic theatrical film and the first live action Sonic series for Paramount Plus are being actively developed. We’ve got a remarkable partnership with Paramount, and we are excited to continue expanding the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise with them," Sega CEO Haruki Satomi said in a statement.
Elba will debut as Knuckles in Sonic 2, having recently appeared in James Gunn's soft reboot of The Suicide Squad. Sonic 2 is set to release on April 8. As for the live-action Paramount+ series starring Knuckles, it'll launch in 2023. A recent Super Bowl spot gave fans a glimpse of Elba's Knuckles, where he is set to be a major antagonist in the upcoming sequel.
While you wait, make sure to tune into the IGN Fan Fest 2022, which will feature a panel discussion for Sonic 2. The one-day event kicks off Saturday, February 19 at 11am PT/2pm ET. As for the live-action Paramount+ series starring Knuckles, it'll launch in 2023.
Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN
Continue reading...