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Sonic the Hedgehog 2[b] is a 2022 action-adventure comedy film based on the video game franchise published by Sega, and the sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog (2020). Directed by Jeff Fowler and written by Pat Casey, Josh Miller, and John Whittington, it stars Ben Schwartz reprising his role as the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog, alongside James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Lee Majdoub, Idris Elba and Jim Carrey. The film follows Sonic and Tails, who team up to find the Master Emerald before Dr. Robotnik and Knuckles the Echidna do, while also contending with the military organization G.U.N.
Following the success of the first film, Paramount Pictures announced the sequel in May 2020, with Fowler returning as director, while Casey and Josh Miller return as writers, and Schwartz, Carrey and the rest of the cast reprises their roles from the previous film. Filming took place from March to June 2021 in Vancouver and Hawaii.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was theatrically released in several markets on March 30, 2022, and was released in the United States on April 8, by Paramount Pictures and Sega Sammy Group. Critics praised the action sequences, performances, and humor, but criticized the screenplay, runtime and pacing.[9] It has grossed over $323 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing video game film in the United States and the sixth-highest-grossing film of 2022. A third film, as well as a spin-off series focusing on Knuckles, are in development.
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[a]
Produced by
Neal H. Moritz
Toby Ascher
Toru Nakahara
Hitoshi Okuno
Starring
James Marsden
Ben Schwartz
Tika Sumpter
Natasha Rothwell
Adam Pally
Shemar Moore
Colleen O'Shaughnessey
Lee Majdoub
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 dates
April 5, 2022 (Regency Village Theatre)
April 8, 2022 (United States)
July 21, 2022 (Hong Kong)
August 19, 2022 (Japan)
Running time 122 minutes
Countries
United States
Japan
Language English
Budget $90–110 million
Box office $323.7 million
Cast :
Voice cast
Ben Schwartz as Sonic the Hedgehog:
An anthropomorphic blue hedgehog who can run at supersonic speeds. He wishes to use his powers to be a hero and save lives, but is too immature and reckless. His opportunity to be a hero comes sooner than expected upon learning of his arch-enemy, Dr. Robotnik's return and his search for the ultimate power of the legendary Master Emerald, Sonic resolves to stop him by teaming up with his new best friend, Tails.
Benjamin L. Valic reprises his role as young Sonic from the first film (via archival recordings), during some of Sonic's flashbacks.
Colleen O'Shaughnessey as Miles "Tails" Prower:
An anthropomorphic yellow-orange fox who can fly with his two tails and quickly becomes Sonic's best friend. He was shunned on his own planet for his two tails being seen as weird and was left lonely, but was inspired by Sonic after seeing his bravery in fighting Robotnik and joins up with him after learning Knuckles is hunting him. O'Shaughnessey is the only voice cast member from the Sonic the Hedgehog games to reprise her role for the film.
Idris Elba as Knuckles the Echidna:
An anthropomorphic red echidna warrior with superhuman strength who collaborates with Doctor Robotnik to find the Master Emerald and defeat Sonic. He is the sole survivor of the echidna tribe after they were wiped out by the owl tribe. Elba prepared for the role by exploring the character's backstory and identity.Director Jeff Fowler wanted the film's portrayal of Knuckles to be reminiscent of his early appearances, and said "his entire existence is about honor and about being a warrior", describing him as "a force of nature".
Donna Jay Fulks as Longclaw:
An anthropomorphic brown owl and Sonic's late mentor and caretaker who is seen in flashbacks, and in a holographic message hidden in Sonic's map.
Live-action cast
Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik / Dr. Eggman, a mad scientist and Sonic's archenemy. After escaping from the mushroom planet, Robotnik teams up with Knuckles to get his revenge on Sonic and find the Master Emerald.
James Marsden as Tom Wachowski, the sheriff of Green Hills, Montana and Sonic's adoptive father. He goes away to Hawaii with his wife to celebrate Rachel's marriage, leaving Sonic alone in his house.
Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski, Tom's wife and the local veterinarian of Green Hills who is also Sonic's adoptive mother. She goes to Hawaii with Tom to celebrate her sister's wedding.
Natasha Rothwell as Rachel, Maddie's older sister who has an extreme dislike of Tom but pretends to make up with him for the sake of her wedding to Randall.
Adam Pally as Wade Whipple, the deputy sheriff of Green Hills and Tom's friend. He becomes the temporary sheriff of Green Hills with Tom away.
Shemar Moore as Randall, Rachel's fiancé, who is an undercover G.U.N. agent.
Lee Majdoub as Stone, a former government agent who is Robotnik's obsessively loyal assistant.
Tom Butler as Commander Walters, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who is now the founder and leader of the military organization G.U.N.
Melody Nosipho Niemann as Jojo, Rachel's daughter and Maddie and Tom's niece.
