Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Movie, 2022, Green Hills, Set in Eight months later
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is #2 of 4 in release order and #2 of 4 in chronological order in the Sonic the Hedgehog.
The story
After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 recap
Eight months later, Sonic tries to be a hero in Seattle and causes more damage than he prevents. Tom and Maddie leave for Maddie's sister Rachel's wedding in Hawaii, and Robotnik, back from the mushroom planet, attacks the house with his new ally Knuckles, an echidna warrior hunting the Master Emerald. Tails, a fox who has idolised Sonic, saves him. Sonic and Tails follow clues left by Longclaw to a compass in a Siberian temple, but Knuckles and Robotnik take it. In Hawaii, Rachel's fiance Randall and the guests turn out to be G.U.N. agents hunting Sonic, and Rachel sides with her family. Robotnik and Knuckles reach an underwater temple and take the Emerald, and Robotnik betrays Knuckles, leaving him to die as the temple floods.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 ending explained
Robotnik uses the Master Emerald to build a giant robot in Green Hills. Sonic, Tails and Knuckles fight it together and get the Emerald back, and Sonic accidentally takes the power of the seven Chaos Emeralds and becomes Super Sonic. He destroys the robot and Robotnik vanishes in the wreckage. Knuckles repairs the Emerald, and the three agree to guard it together from the Wachowskis' house.
Post-credits scenes
Yes. In a mid-credits scene, G.U.N. Commander Walters is told about Project Shadow at a secret facility, and Shadow the Hedgehog is shown, setting up the third film.
Where to watch Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is streaming on Netflix, Paramount+, and Philo in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 6.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes 69%
Where it fits
- Release order: after Sonic the Hedgehog, before Knuckles.
- Chronological order: after Sonic the Hedgehog, before Knuckles.
What to watch before Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog (2020), which Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) continues.
Cast
- Ben Schwartz as Sonic (voice)
- James Marsden as Tom Wachowski
- Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski
- Colleen O'Shaughnessey as Tails (voice)
- Idris Elba as Knuckles (voice)
- Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik
- Natasha Rothwell as Rachel
- Adam Pally as Wade Whipple
- Shemar Moore as Randall
- Lee Majdoub as Agent Stone
- Melody Nosipho Niemann as Jojo
- Tom Butler as Commander Walters
Directed by Jeff Fowler.