Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
After the success of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, the franchise has plenty of exciting options to explore in Sonic 4. Following the debut of Shadow the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s post-credits scenes have introduced both Amy Rose and Metal Sonic to the franchise. Thanks to this ending to Sonic the Hedgehog 3, there are several possibilities as to what the already confirmed Sonic the Hedgehog 4 will present.
One possibility is the recreation of the iconic battle between Sonic and Metal Sonic in Stardust Speedway. This neon metropolis ruled by Doctor Eggman made for an exciting battleground near the end of Sonic CD, as the blue hedgehog raced against his robot doppelganger in a fight on the highways across this colorful city. Recreating this battle for live-action would be a terrific slice of fanservice for fans of both Sonic and Metal Sonic.
Another possibility is the introduction of more alien worlds from the Sonic universe. Since Sonic’s cinematic universe has only just begun to unfold, the planets and realms outside of Sonic’s current home world remain a great mystery. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 could shake things up by having Sonic and his pals leave Earth’s orbit to explore the other alien planets across the cosmos in their quest to save the universe. Doing so could allow the writers to introduce the other anthropomorphic characters from the Sonic games to the world of the films.
Finally, Shadow the Hedgehog could return in Sonic the Hedgehog 4. Shadow is shown to have survived the Eclipse Cannon’s destruction at the end of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and his character has plenty of room for development. With his complex past and motivations, Shadow could play a significant role in the story of Sonic the Hedgehog 4.
These are just a few possibilities as to what Sonic the Hedgehog 4 could bring to the table. With the franchise’s rich history and lore, the possibilities are endless, and fans are eagerly waiting to see what the future holds for Sonic and his friends.
