Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Sonic the Hedgehog 3!
Metal Sonic was finally introduced in the post-credits scene of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and here are five theories about the character’s origins and who created him. Metal Sonic seems to be the villain of Sonic the Hedgehog 4, with Sonic the Hedgehog 3‘s post-credits scene showing off an army of Metal Sonics as well as featuring the debut of Amy Rose. However, Metal Sonic’s robotic nature means that he had to be created by someone. So, here are the five best theories as to where Metal Sonic will come from in Sonic the Hedgehog 4.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 continued the live-action movie series’ trend of introducing new characters in post-credits scenes, with the third film actually introducing two. After accidentally running all the way to New York, Sonic finds himself being attacked by a robotic version of himself. Things become much worse when Sonic realizes that there isn’t just one, with him instead having to face off against an army of Metal Sonics. Luckily, Amy Rose jumps in just in time to smash the robots with her hammer, saving Sonic and setting up the story of Sonic the Hedgehog 4.
After Faking His Death In Sonic The Hedgehog 2
Jim Carrey’s Ivo Robotnik has been the villain in each Sonic the Hedgehog so far, and if he is behind Metal Sonic’s creation, he could continue this trend in the fourth film. As Sonic the Hedgehog 3 reveals, Robotnik went into hiding after he seemingly died in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Although he doesn’t seem to have been up to much, he has worked on a few inventions, and it is possible that Metal Sonic is one of them.
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Robotnik’s obsession with Sonic means that it only makes sense for him to have tried to recreate Sonic’s powers, albeit in a robotic form. Doctor Robotnik’s possible death at the end of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 could have triggered some sort of contingency plan, unleashing the Metal Sonics into the world. However, it could also be that Robotnik secretly survived, with him being behind the metallic army.
He Modeled Metal Sonic After Shadow
Ivo isn’t the only Robotnik who could have created Metal Sonic, as Sonic the Hedgehog 3 introduces an entirely new candidate: Gerald Robotnik. Gerald Robotnik was the mind behind Project Shadow, with him experimenting on Shadow the Hedgehog until G.U.N. blew up the facility that he was being housed in. However, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 reveals that Gerald had 50 years to come up with Metal Sonic, with him potentially using his time after prison to create the machines.
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Rather than modeling Metal Sonic after Sonic, Gerald could have modeled him after Shadow. After all, Gerald Robotnik knows Shadow inside and out, and an army of Metal Sonics would be helpful if the Ultimate Life Form decided to go rogue.
Taking Up Robotnik’s Villain Title
One popular theory in the wake of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is that Agent Stone could be inspired to take up Robotnik’s mantle after his death in the Eclipse Canon. After all, Agent Stone has been around Robotnik for years, meaning that he has probably absorbed a lot of Robotnik’s robotics knowledge. It could be that Agent Stone immediately began developing Metal Sonic after Robotnik’s death in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, explaining why they only pop up in the film’s post-credits scene.
In Case Sonic Turned Against Them
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 proves that the Guardian Units of Nations (G.U.N.) isn’t as altruistic as they seemed, with the film highlighting some dark secrets from their past. It could be that Sonic the Hedgehog 4 will see Sonic learn that G.U.N. developed Metal Sonic, with the army acting as a contingency plan in case the blue blur turned against the organization. After all, Sonic does break into G.U.N. headquarters in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, with this possibly being what triggered the organization to send the Metal Sonics after him.
Utilizing Sonic CD’s Time Travel Story
Both Metal Sonic and Amy Rose originate from Sonic CD, a video game that heavily features the concept of time travel. If Sonic the Hedgehog 4 wants to continue this theme, it could reveal that rather than being developed by Ivo Robotnik, Metal Sonic was developed by Eggman Nega. In the games, Eggman Nega is a descendant of Eggman, with him coming from the future to stop Sonic. This would explain why a new villain is obsessed with Sonic, as well as allowing Jim Carrey to play another Robotnik, making this the perfect reveal for Sonic the Hedgehog 4.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 reunites Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails as they face a formidable new adversary, Shadow. With Shadow’s unprecedented powers posing a significant threat, Team Sonic seeks an unexpected alliance to thwart his plans and safeguard the planet.
- Release Date
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December 20, 2024
- Runtime
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110 minutes
- Main Genre
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Adventure
- Cast
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Ben Schwartz
, Jim Carrey
, Keanu Reeves
, Idris Elba
, Colleen O’Shaughnessey
, Krysten Ritter
, James Marsden
, Tika Sumpter
, Alyla Browne
, Lee Majdoub
, Natasha Rothwell
, Shemar Moore
, Adam Pally
, Tom Butler
, James Wolk
, Jorma Taccone
, Cristo Fernández
, Sofia Pernas
, Brett Tutor
, Richard Sutton
, Will Austin
, Barry Calvert
, Brendan Murphy
, Toru Nakahara - Character(s)
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Sonic (voice)
, Dr. Robotnik / Gerald Robotnik
, Shadow (voice)
, Knuckles (voice)
, Tails (voice)
, Director Rockwell
, Tom Wachowski
, Maddie Wachowski
, Maria Robotnik
, Agent Stone
, Rachel
, Randall
, Wade Whipple
, Commander Walters
, Young Walters
, Kyle Lancebottom
, Pablo / Juan
, Gabriella
, Prison Guard
, G.U.N. HQ Security Guard
, G.U.N. Heli Pilot
, 1970s G.U.N. Soldier
, Robotnik Proxy
, Japanese News Reporter - Director
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Jeff Fowler
- Writers
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Josh Miller
, Patrick Casey
, John Whittington - Studio(s)
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Sega Sammy Group
, Original Film
, Marza Animation Planet
, Blur Studio - Distributor(s)
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Paramount Pictures