The official trailer of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 reveals Keanu Reeves' Shadow

Paramount Pictures dropped the official trailer of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 revealing a new addition from the Sonic the Hedgehog video game universe. The third installment provides a closeup of each cast member, including Shadow who was was revealed in a post-credit scene in previous film: Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3's trailer fast forwards to where we last left Sonic (Ben Schwartz), Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey), and Knuckles (Idris Elba). The trailer reveals some idea of the plot where the first Sonic movie introduces Sonic's origin and the sequel brings two of Sonic's allies from the video game universe.

The trailer for the third Sonic the Hedgehog draws a similar connection from the two of the Sonic the Hedgehog movies with a hidden life lesson. Not that it's a bad thing for the third Sonic the Hedgehog movie in the film series, but audiences will catch on quickly. Fans of Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchises may have mixed reactions towards the third film, with their feelings being similar to the Sonic video games.

The trailer addresses the premise for the third movie which was hinted at in the second installment with the secret government organization seeking help from team Sonic. The trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 introduces how Sonic's and Shadow's stories are mirrors of one another. It also shows how the two other Sonic the Hedgehog movies are influenced from the video game series.

The trailer to Sonic the Hedgehog 3 follows the exact pursuit for audiences are not too familiar with video games. The official trailer refers back to the message about Sonic staying true to himself and who Sonic is exactly.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3's trailer centers on the blue-hair hedgehog, his newfound family, and friends, but what was shown in this official teaser is Shadow's origin, and how Shadow's backstory relates to Sonic's.