As a long-time fan of the Sonic series, I must admit that the trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has me both excited and intrigued. The inclusion of Keanu Reeves as Shadow is a fantastic move, and it’s clear that the stakes are going to be higher than ever before. The speculation about a potential character death, particularly Maria, is something I find fascinating, not because I wish for harm to come to any character, but because it reflects the rich narrative history of the Sonic universe.
In less than half a year, the third installment of “Sonic the Hedgehog” is set to hit the big screen in 2024. Yesterday marked the release of the first trailer for “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” revealing that Keanu Reeves will lend his voice to the character Shadow, following his silent appearance at the end of “Sonic the Hedgehog 2.” The sneak peek suggests that Shadow will be a formidable enemy, so much so that Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles will have no choice but to join forces with Dr. Ivo Robotnik in order to defeat him. With the excitement already high, some fans are speculating that “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” may even lead to the death of a child character, which has only served to heighten the anticipation among viewers.
To help clarify why a child’s death in an upcoming family-friendly movie might resonate with Sonic the Hedgehog fans, it’s important to consider both the trailer’s depiction (as shown in the first image) and the subsequent scene from the trailer (shown in the second image) that features Shadow and a human male kneeling beside what seems to be a deceased body.
After the initial unveiling, it came to light that the character portrayed by Alyla Browne is named Maria. In the lore of Sonic, there exists a character named Maria Robotnik, who is Professor Gerald Robotnik’s granddaughter and Ivo Robotnik’s cousin. This Maria was first introduced in the games “Sonic Adventure 2” and “Shadow the Hedgehog.” She formed a bond with Shadow after his creation, but tragically met her end when G.U.N. invaded the ARK complex. Before she passed away, Maria placed Shadow in an escape pod and implored him to safeguard humanity. This event deeply affected Shadow, almost causing him to devastate Earth in “Sonic Adventures 2,” but remembering Maria’s last words to him, he chose the path of light and joined forces with Sonic and his companions.
As a dedicated Sonic fan, I’m intrigued about whether Maria from Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will be connected to Robotnik’s family. The scenes from the trailer are sparking speculation among fans that she might meet a tragic end. However, it’s important to clarify that this excitement isn’t rooted in a wish for a child’s demise but rather an appreciation for staying true to the original source material. Interestingly, browsing through posts on X (previously known as Twitter), it does appear that some fans seem to be anticipating this turn of events. For instance, take a look at what @roCkPip21 had to say:
At HysterianYT’s excitement, they expressed their hope that Maria might meet her end, employing a scene from the 2012 Aardman-made film titled “The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!” to illustrate it.
BoosterNew expressed their expectation that Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will have the courage to explore a plot point similar to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, as unlike the DCEU, Arthur Curry’s son was killed in the comics but this wasn’t depicted in the movie.
In this instance, user @Fazbear4Smash6 employs a familiar scene from “SpongeBob SquarePants” to point out an intriguing commonality between fans of “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s”: they both find delight in something peculiar.
In the end, @Dxego_9 shared a snapshot of Thanos from “Avengers: Endgame” as a representation of the facial expressions the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 team might have when they heard about a fan’s suggestion to kill a young girl.
On December 20, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will premiere in cinemas. In about three months from now, we’ll find out whether Alyla Browne’s character Maria will replicate the fate of her video game counterpart or escape the movie unharmed. To pass the time before that, why not catch up on the first two Sonic the Hedgehog films by streaming them using your Paramount+ subscription?
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2024-08-29 05:07