The latest series of posters for movies Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has been officially released by Paramount Pictures. These new posters feature Sonic and other characters in action. The sequel will open exclusively in American theaters on April 8, 2022.
This new promo material is being released in seven different sections via accounts Official Instagram this film with each image showing the letters of the name Sonic by showing each of the main characters Knuckles, Tails, Dr. Robotnik, and the blue speedster itself in front of the letters. Sonic and Knuckles were both spotted on a snowboard with Dr. Robotnik is after Sonic. Meanwhile, Tails was flying right beside his best friend Sonic with a serious expression.
This new poster material in particular has done an excellent job of teasing all the different character dynamics and at the center of that is Knuckles’ rivalry with Sonic who is all part of Dr. Robotics. It’s all very reminiscent of the story for the games Sonic and Knuckles & Sonic 3 and this new movie seems to have a ton of easter eggs sprinkled in for the big Sonic fans.
Based on one of the most famous video game characters ever, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is the sequel to the 2020 film which grossed over $300 million worldwide and was one of the last cinema releases before the coronavirus pandemic hit us. The sequel will see the superfast blue hedgehog come face to face with one of his most famous – and most beloved – enemies – the red echidna known as Knuckles.
Ben Schwartz will return as the voice of Sonic along with Jim Carrey as Robotnik. The film will also reprise James Marsden and Tika Sumpter as Tom and Maddie Wachowskis, and Lee Majdoub will return as Agent Stone. Other cast members in the film are Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, and Shemar Moore. Some time ago it was announced that Idris Elba will voice Knuckles the Echidna, confirming the involvement of one of the video game’s favorite characters in the film’s sequel.
Plot synopsis for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 reads:
“After settling in Green Hills, Sonic was ready for more freedom, and Tom and Maddie agreed to leave him at home while they went on vacation. However, not long after they left, Dr. Robotnik is back, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search of the emerald that has the power to build and destroy civilization. Sonic then teams up with his best friend, Tails, and together they embark on an adventure and journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.”
