A brand-new Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie poster is officially here, and it’s a treat for longtime fans of the series.
IGN can exclusively reveal the new poster, which is evocative of classic genre films like Star Wars in the way that it matches its heroes with the movie’s best action sequences. Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and of course, Dr. Robotnik, are all present, as are the film’s human heroes, played by James Marsden and Tika Sumpter.
Fans of the games will no doubt feel a bit of nostalgia looking at some of the images from the poster, which particularly draw on Sonic’s 16-bit heritage. Tail’s plane can be seen evading Robotnik’s missiles, and Sonic and Knuckles are clearly clashing over a Chaos Emerald.
In general, the sequel seems like it will lean more into Sega’s source material than the original released in 2020, which was a roadtrip film and sci-fi fish out of water comedy that just happened to include the blue hedgehog.
“Sonic’s first foray into live-action is a fast-paced joyride that’ll ring in entertainment for both fans and children,” we said in our review of the first film.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has drawn attention for casting Idris Elba, who will play Sonic’s sometimes-friend and sometimes-foe, Knuckles (who definitely won’t be sexy). To capitalize on the excitement of the announcement, Sega is already planning a live-action series featuring Knuckles that will debut on Paramount Plus. A third movie is also in the works.
We’ll be taking a deeper dive into Sonic 2 during IGN Fan Fest 2022, which will feature a panel discussion with some of the cast and crew. IGN Fan Fest 2022 is a one-day event that kicks off on February 19 at 11am PT / 2pm ET. You can find the full IGN Fan Fest 2022 schedule right here.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 debuts in theaters on April 8.
Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN
