Sonic 4 confirms the return of Metal Sonic, one of the hedgehog's greatest foes
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 has officially wrapped filming, with director Jeff Fowler confirming the return of the villain Metal Sonic. The character was teased in a post-credits scene in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and will play a major role in the upcoming film. Metal Sonic, originally from Sonic CD in 1993, has evolved into a key antagonist in the franchise, including a transformation into Neo Metal Sonic in Sonic Heroes.
- ▪Sonic the Hedgehog 4 has completed filming, as confirmed by director Jeff Fowler on X.
- ▪Metal Sonic, a robotic doppelgänger of Sonic created by Dr. Eggman, will have a major role in the film.
- ▪The character first appeared in Sonic CD in 1993 and later became the final boss in Sonic Heroes as Neo Metal Sonic.
- ▪Fowler emphasized that characters like Metal Sonic are included only when they add meaningful depth to the story.
- ▪Kristen Bell has been confirmed to voice Amy Rose, though the voice actor for Metal Sonic remains unknown.
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