Sonic the Hedgehogsurpassed all expectations during its theatrical release in 2020, and Sonic’s full-of-charm character has allowed him to match up against some of the best villains in the franchise. Distributed by Paramount Pictures, the movie initially attracted attention with the first design of Sonic in 2019, which was so gravely criticized that director Jeff Fowler announced that the mishap would be revised shortly after.Ben Schwartz brings Sonic’s lovable charm to life, and will return inSonic theHedgehog 3,alongside Dr. Robotnik who is portrayed by Jim Carrey.
Sonic the Hedgehog’s cinematic universe successis expanding, and the first glimpse of Keanu Reeves' Shadow inSonic the Hedgehog3is an overwhelming hit with audiences. The latest trailer suggestsSonic 3may make some brave choices, and with endless possibilities for morelive-action movies and TV shows in Sonic’s franchise,a live-action Metal Sonic looks all but inevitable. Between Dr. Robotnik, the more recent inclusion of Knuckles (Idris Elba) and Shadow the Hedgehog, it’s evident that theSonic the Hedgehogvillains are its greatest strength - and Metal Sonic would be the perfect addition.
Robotnik Asking For Sonic’s Quill Sets Up Metal Sonic’s Creation
Sonic’s Quill Is An Invaluable Source Of Power For Robotnik
Originally, Metal Sonic made his first appearance in Sega’s 1993 platform game,Sonic CD. Metal Sonic is a carbon copy of Sonic the Hedgehog, engineered by the nefarious Dr. Robotnik, anddesigned to serve as his ultimate weapon of destruction. The robotic counterpart is a ruthless killer who can perfectly emulate Sonic’s moves and match his speed, occasionally even surpassing him. Now, the franchise has the means to carry this creation over to Sonic’s cinematic universe, as the trailer shares Sonic offering one of his quills to Robotnik in return for his collaboration withTeam Sonic inSonic the Hedgehog 3.
For all intents and purposes, this action creates the ideal conditions for Metal Sonic’s origin within the movie’s franchise. Bear in mind, too, that Dr. Robotnik has already studied Sonic extensively over the span of two movies. It wouldn’t be unreasonable to assume, by this point, that the villain will have built an entire dossier on the hedgehog. By analyzing the data from previous battles with Sonic, Dr. Robotnik could significantly accelerate Metal Sonic’s development, and thebio-electricity from Sonic’s quill serves as the power source for Robotnik’s creation.
How Powerful Metal Sonic Is Compared To Sonic In Sonic Lore
Metal Sonic Is Dr. Robotnik’s Magnum Opus
Although Sonic’s robotic counterpart may match him in agility, Robotnik’s creation could not be further from the hedgehog in persona. Instead of Sonic’s wit and carefree nature, Metal Sonic is an immoral, exceptionally advanced and high-performance version of Sonic the Hedgehog. In all respects, Metal Sonic is machine-like in execution, serving only one purpose: to destroy Sonic using the very powers he possesses. He has enhanced intelligence due to an AI chip implanted into his system, and is increasingly able to optimize his performance by manipulating his opponents' weaknesses.Metal Sonic is universally accepted as Dr. Robotnik’s greatest creation.
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Within Sonic lore,Metal Sonic is considered one of Sonic’s most dangerous foes. The AI chip results in the robot becoming sentient, which has disastrous consequences for Dr. Robotnik. The robot is able to take control of his own operating system and upgrade his programming, which in turn only fuels his vengeance and leads him to disobey his enforcer and destroy Sonic at any length necessary. His potential only grows as he becomes increasingly self-aware, and his power leads him down the path of desire for a new order in a robotic kingdom, where he reigns as its superior being.
Why Metal Sonic Would Be The Perfect Villain For Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Metal Sonic Is The Franchises' Natural Progression After Shadow
Sonic 3officially confirms Shadow the Hedgehog’s origin story, as it introduces one of the franchise’s most popular characters into its cinematic universe. In an interview withScreen Rant, the producer of the franchise, Toby Ascher, said “I think we talk a lot about how the different characters in the Sonic universe fit into the movie and television franchise. I think it’s about trying to find the right spots for them as we move forward,” beforeAscher states how exciting the ongoing talks are about the potential of other characters hitting the big screen.
If Metal Sonic were to be announced for the fourth movie, it would be interesting to see who the production decides to cast to portray Sonic’s most dangerous foe.
After the inclusion of Shadow the Hedgehog inSonic the Hedgehog 3, Metal Sonic seems like a natural follow-up to theSonic the Hedgehogfranchise.If Metal Sonic were to be announced for the fourth movie, it would be interesting to see who the production decides to cast to portray Sonic’s most dangerous foe. Not only because previous casting has been exceptional, butnotably due to the fact that Metal Sonic is primarily mute, typically only beeping or buzzing irregularly.
