Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ introduces Shadow (Keanu Reeves) to the Sonic films, along with Gerald Robotnik, and teases another villain for the future of the franchise.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is now out in theaters and fans have many questions about the film, including its ending. A notable query is whether Shadow the Hedgehog or Dr. Robotnik dies in the movie. Another noteworthy topic of interest is Maria’s fate.

Shadow was introduced in the post-credits scene of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, but the way he arrives in Sonic 3 is different from his first appearance.

We can confirm that Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has two credit scenes – and you absolutely do not want to miss them. The first one comes straight after the title at the end of the movie, so you likely won't even have gathered up your coat by then. But then there's another one post-credits that's also worth sticking around for.

To catch up to speed with the original Sonic films, they can currently be found on Paramount+ and Hulu with a subscription.

Sonic the Hedgehog may star the titular blue blur, but it also has a wide and varied cast of characters. Sonic has plenty of friends, from Tails the Fox and Knuckles the Echidna who frequently join him on his adventures to anti-heroes Shadow the Hedgehog and Rouge the Bat.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 gave fans what they wanted from the start of the film franchise in 2020: Shadow. He was teased at the end of the last movie and this third one does not waste time getting him onscreen.

With 2024 being the Year of Shadow, one Sonic the Hedgehog fan celebrates the occasion by building a LEGO version of the iconic character.