Sonic The Hedgehog 3 – First Look Trailer (2024) Paramount Pictures

Given the duo's role in the action RPG, it's no surprise the pair would be teaming up once again for the big screen. Both of them are prominent actors who have plenty of memorable roles under their belts, and lending their voices to Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will add more iconic performances to their careers. Their reunion in the upcoming film is also somewhat fitting since the movie is based on a video game franchise. This means both of their collaborations so far have related to video games, a notable coincidence for the actors.

Due to the recent casting news, it's possible the upcoming Knuckles spinoff show on Paramount+ will offer further details or references to Shadow. It could showcase what his role in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will involve, and how faithful to his introductory game, Sonic Adventure 2, the movie will be. This could be in the series itself, or in the form of a surprise preview of the upcoming film. With the promise of a reunion between Elba and Reeves now in motion, it seems the next entry in the franchise is going to be highly memorable - especially for those familiar with both video game universes.