Paramount Pictures recently released Sonic 3’s first trailer, featuring the black and red anti-hero hedgehog Shadow.
With Team Sonic now complete with Knuckles and Tails, Sonic will face a new threat. The trailer beautifully showcases how strong Shadow is and how he will direct the flow of the story.
Avid Sonic fans have noticed several easter eggs from the trailer, but if your vision is not as fast as the blue speedster, we’ve got you covered.
Here are all the Sonic 3 trailer easter eggs you might've missed.
Sonic Adventure 2 Reference
The trailer includes flashbacks showing Shadow’s backstory, particularly his bond with Maria, Dr. Gerald Robotnik’s granddaughter.
This closely mirrors the storyline from the game Sonic Adventure 2, where Shadow's memories of Maria play a central role. Interestingly, the movie seems to deviate slightly by keeping Gerald Robotnik alive in the present, allowing him to interact with his grandson Eggman.
Shadow the Hedgehog Game Intro
In a scene where Shadow is seen taking down G.U.N. soldiers, the framing of the action is a clear homage to the opening sequence of the Shadow the Hedgehog game, where Shadow instantly appears behind his enemies as he beats them up.
This reference is particularly exciting for fans of the darker side of the Sonic universe.
Prison Island
Twenty seconds into the trailer, a remote prison or laboratory in the middle of the ocean is seen as the premise where Project Shadow is happening. This could be a nod to Prison Island, a location that first appears in the game Sonic Adventures 2.
Chao Garden Cameo
Around 2:28, Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles enter a restaurant featuring a Chao Garden showcase.
This is a nod to the Chao creatures and their eggs from the Sonic Adventures series, a beloved character for many franchise fans.
Eggman’s Crab Machine
At 1:41 in the trailer, a metallic crab-like machine can be seen. This machine resembles the crab machines that Dr. Eggman frequently deploys in the Sonic video games.
This subtle detail ties back to the classic enemies Sonic has faced over the years.
Akira Bike Slide
One of the most visually striking references is when Shadow performs a slide on a bike at 2:32 in the trailer.
This move is a direct homage to the iconic bike slide from the anime film Akira, a scene that has been widely referenced in various media.
Dragon Ball Z’s Vegeta Move
At around 1:17, Shadow performs an upper kick on Knuckles, lifting him into the air.
This move is reminiscent of a similar attack performed by Vegeta in Dragon Ball Z during his fight with Cell, making it a thrilling nod for anime enthusiasts.
Shibuya 109 Building
At 1:10, the trailer subtly includes a shot of the 109 Shibuya building, a famous department store in Tokyo. This Easter egg might be easy to miss, but it’s a nice nod to the Sonic franchise's global influence.
As seen in the trailer, Sonic and his fluffy crew will have to face Shadow and team up with Robotnik, which greatly implies Shadow’s threats and powers.
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