Movies - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 : Discover the final trailer

By Mulder, 14 march 2022

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is an upcoming action-adventure comedy film directed by Jeff Fowler and written by Pat Casey, Josh Miller, and John Whittington, based on the video game franchise published by Sega. The sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog (2020), it stars Ben Schwartz returning as the voice of Sonic, with the rest of the cast consisting of James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, Idris Elba, and Jim Carrey. The film follows Sonic and Tails (voiced by Colleen O'Shaughnessey) as they try to prevent Doctor Eggman (Carrey) and Knuckles the Echidna (voiced by Elba) from finding the Master Emerald. The French voice of Sonic is Malik Bentalha.

Following the success of the first film, and with plans for a series, Paramount Pictures announced the sequel in May 2020. In December 2020, it was reported that the BC Film Commission had listed that the production of the film would occur from March 15 to May 10, 2021, under the working title Emerald Hill, a reference to the opening zone in the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 video game. In January 2021, Tika Sumpter revealed that the film would shoot in both Vancouver and Hawaii. Principal photography began in Vancouver on March 15, 2021, with Brandon Trost serving as cinematographer.

As a way to show his gratitude to the crew, Carrey held a raffle on May 7 in order to give away a Chevrolet Blazer; the car was eventually given to a grip. Filming in Vancouver concluded on May 12, 2021. Filming wrapped in Hawaii on June 25, 2021. On December 8, 2021, Tom Holkenborg, who composed the first film, was announced to be returning to compose the film's score. Visual effects and animation for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will be provided by Moving Picture Company, after previously working on the first film. John Whittington was announced as co-screenwriter in August 10, 2021. In February 2022, Sega and Paramount confirmed that a third Sonic film and a Knuckles spin-off series are in development. Elba will reprise his role as Knuckles for the series, and it is set to be released in 2023 on Paramount+.

Our favorite blue hedgehog is back for more exciting adventures than ever, in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 . Now that he's settled in the small town of Green Hills, Sonic wants to prove he's a real hero. He faces a big challenge when Dr. Robotnik shows up again. Along with his new accomplice Knuckles, they are on a quest to find an emerald that has the power to destroy all of humanity. To make sure the emerald doesn't fall into the wrong hands, Sonic teams up with Tails. A journey through the world begins, full of adventures.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is scheduled for theatrical release by Paramount Pictures first in France and the Netherlands on March 30, 2022 and later in the United States on April 8, 2022. 45 days after the film releases in the U.S., the film is slated to be on Paramount's streaming service Paramount+. On March 1, 2022, Paramount cancelled the Russian release in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Synopsis :
Now that he's settled in the small town of Green Hills, Sonic wants to prove he's a real hero. He faces a big challenge when Dr. Robotnik shows up again. Along with his new accomplice Knuckles, they are on a quest to find an emerald that has the power to destroy all of humanity. To make sure the emerald doesn't fall into the wrong hands, Sonic teams up with Tails. A journey through the world begins, full of adventures.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Directed by Jeff Fowler
Screenplay by Pat Casey, Josh Miller, John Whittington
Story by Pat Casey, Josh Miller
Based on Sonic the Hedgehog by Sega
Produced by Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, Toru Nakahara, Hitoshi Okuno
Starring James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, Idris Elba, Jim Carrey
Cinematography : Brandon Trost
Edited by Jim May
Music by Tom Holkenborg
Production companies : Sega Sammy Group, Original Film, Marza Animation Planet, Blur Studio
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date : April 8, 2022