Paramount Pictures has released the latest trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, announcing a special event where fans can see the film before it releases to the masses.
This Opening Day Fan Event, as it is called, will take place in theaters on Thursday, December 19, with screenings starting at 3 PM local time. This early screening period is for premium formats only, including Dolby Cinema, 4DX, DBOX, and ScreenX. The film releases in every other format on December 20.
Fans can check out the “See It First” website to find participating theaters and purchase tickets. In addition, tickets for all showings are on sale now as well. The fan event screening will include behind-the-scenes footage and limited-edition gifts. Some of the gifts include one of four different character keychains and a 12″x18″ art print.
- Read more: Every Sonic The Hedgehog TV Series, Ranked
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 brings Shadow, the ultimate life-form, to the big screen. The crimson hedgehog is voiced by Keanu Reeves. Ben Schwartz and Jim Carrey reprise the roles of Sonic and Eggman, respectively. Furthermore, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Natasha Rothwell, Shemar Moore, Adam Pally, and Lee Majdoub make their return. Reeves isn’t the only new cast member to join the third movie, as Krysten Ritter and Alyla Browne also have roles in the film.
The Sonic cinematic universe currently spans two films and a TV show featuring Knuckles the Echidna.