Jim Carrey’s electrifying portrayal of Dr. Robotnik is back, and fans can now witness his wild transformation in the newly released featurette, “The Doctor is Back.” The celebrated actor, known for his larger-than-life comedic style, brings his iconic take on Sonic’s nemesis to Sonic the Hedgehog 3, set to hit theaters on December 20, 2024. Tickets for this highly anticipated blockbuster go on sale on November 25!
“The Doctor is Back”
In Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Carrey’s Dr. Robotnik returns with his trademark wit, eccentricity, and unpredictable genius. The featurette offers fans a sneak peek into Carrey’s process of stepping back into Robotnik’s boots, mustache and all. From over-the-top evil laughter to meticulously calculated chaos, Carrey’s portrayal promises to up the stakes as the battle between good and evil reaches new heights.
“Jim Carrey’s Robotnik is a force of nature,” says director Jeff Fowler in the featurette. “He’s the perfect balance of humor, danger, and sheer unpredictability—everything you want in a villain, especially when the stakes are this high.”
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Carrey himself reflects on his return:
“Robotnik is larger than life, and this time, he’s hungrier than ever for power. Coming back to this role is like coming home to madness—it’s a joy to dive into the chaos.”
Sonic’s Greatest Adventure
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 sees Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) teaming up with Knuckles (Idris Elba) and Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey) as they face their most dangerous foe yet: Shadow the Hedgehog. Portrayed by Keanu Reeves, Shadow is a mysterious adversary whose unparalleled abilities push Team Sonic to their limits. To protect the planet, the trio must forge an unexpected alliance to confront this powerful new threat.
Alongside Sonic’s core team, familiar faces like James Marsden and Tika Sumpter return, while newcomers Alyla Browne and Krysten Ritter add depth to this action-packed saga.
Bigger, Bolder, Better
Director Jeff Fowler returns to helm this epic chapter, which combines stunning visual effects with heart-pounding action and laugh-out-loud humor. Produced as part of the Filmed for IMAX® program, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 promises an immersive experience that brings the speed, excitement, and high-stakes drama of the SEGA video game franchise to life like never before.
With a screenplay by Pat Casey, Josh Miller, and John Whittington, this film marks the next chapter in a series that has captivated audiences worldwide, earning over $725 million globally across its first two installments.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 lands in theaters December 20, 2024. Tickets go on sale November 25.
About Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Release Date: December 20, 2024.
Based on the SEGA Video Game
Directed: by Jeff Fowler
Produced by: Neal H. Moritz, p.g.a., Toby Ascher, p.g.a.,Toru Nakahara, Hitoshi Okuno
Executive Producers: Haruki Satomi, Shuji Utsumi, Yukio Sugino, Jeff Fowler, Tommy Gormley, Tim Miller
Story by: Pat Casey & Josh Miller
Screenplay by: Pat Casey & Josh Miller and John Whittington
Cast: Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves, Krysten Ritter, Lee Majdoub, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Alyla Browne, James Wolk
Synopsis
Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
What’s your favorite Jim Carrey moment as Dr. Robotnik? How excited are you to see Shadow join the Sonic universe? And who’s ready to watch Sonic and his friends take on their biggest challenge yet? Let us know on social media!
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