With just a few weeks left until its premiere, Paramount has released a new trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – and its brief runtime has given fans their first action-packed look at Shadow’s, John Wick-esque cinematic debut.

Voiced by Keanu Reeves, Shadow will be the antagonist in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, posing the biggest threat yet to the iconic hero. However, after the movie's runtime was confirmed, there was some concern about whether or not the character would get the treatment he deserves within the movie.

In a new featurette, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 actor Keanu Reeves teases his role as Shadow, and how he brought the character to the big screen.

The creative leads behind the next live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movie have just made the bravest artistic decision possible: They gave Shadow the Hedgehog his gun back.

Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, and Idris Elba for a behind-the-scenes look at Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and the casting of the iconic character Shadow. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 also stars James Marsden, Tika Sumpter,

Paramount Pictures is celebrating the fact tickets are now on sale for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 with an action-packed, epic new trailer pitting Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles against the revenge-driven Shadow.

Keanu Reeves joins as Shadow, bringing a darker and edgier vibe to Sonic The Hedgehog 3. Shadow's anger and revenge-seeking nature will make him relatable and crucial for the movie's success. Reeves' understanding of Shadow's character sets a positive tone for his performance,

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 director Jeff Fowler addresses Shadow's John Wick comparisons, explaining how it makes Keanu Reeves the perfect fit to voice him.

A few hits have arrived including Sonic the Hedgehog, which is one of the best video game movies in recent memory. It's since grown into a full-blown franchise, including the Knuckles series which as released for those with a Paramount+ subscription.