McDonald’s is gearing up for a Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Happy Meal promotion, following its previous Mario-themed campaign. Leaked images, originally posted on the McDonald’s website and later shared on Bluesky by Sonic Central, reveal toys featuring Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow. Each character appears to have at least two variations with different poses and expressions, all presented within a circular plastic ring. The Bluesky post showcasing Sonic and Shadow can be seen below:
BREAKING: The McDonald’s website has confirmed #SonicMovie3 Happy Meals toys for next month and has posted pictures! #SonicNewsHere’s photos of the Sonic and Shadow toys:
— Sonic Stadium ✪ Sonic the Hedgehog News & Community (#SonicNews) (@sonicstadium.org) 2024-11-22T19:35:34.616Z
Potential Spoilers from Happy Meal Toys
The 2022 McDonald’s Happy Meal promotion for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 inadvertently revealed a significant plot point with a Super Sonic toy. This gold form of Sonic, powered by the Chaos Emeralds, appeared only at the end of the film. History seems to be repeating itself, as the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 promotion might have unveiled a major spoiler. WARNING: POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD.
The new Happy Meal toys not only feature standard Sonic and Shadow figures but also their Super forms. This strongly suggests Sonic the Hedgehog 3‘s ending may mirror Sonic Adventure 2. In the game, Sonic and Shadow, initially rivals, join forces to save Earth by harnessing the Chaos Emeralds, transforming into Super Sonic and Super Shadow. If the movie follows suit, it promises a spectacular climax on the big screen.
Movie’s Inspiration and Deviations from the Game
While Sonic the Hedgehog 3 draws inspiration from Sonic Adventure 2, some deviations are already apparent. Gerald Robotnik is alive in the present-day movie timeline, whereas he’s deceased in the game, only appearing in flashbacks. This difference raises questions about how faithfully the movie will adapt the game’s storyline.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Release Date
Fans can judge for themselves how closely the film adheres to the game when Sonic the Hedgehog 3 speeds into theaters on December 20th.
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