Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Sonic the Hedgehog 3
It’s no secret that Sonic fans would very much like to see Jim Carrey’sRobotnikreturn forSonic the Hedgehog 4. While the ending ofSonic the Hedgehog 3does make it difficult to see how Robotnik could feasibly return, the same was said about his return inSonic 3following the release ofSonic the Hedgehog 2. As such, there are a few different ways in which Jim Carrey might still be able to return toSonic 4regardless of the most recent movie’s ending.
At the end ofSonic the Hedgehog 3, Jim Carrey’s Doctor Ivo Robotnik defeated his grandfather and turned the destructive power of the Eclipse Cannon away from Earth. He then seemingly sacrifices himself at the movie’s end to destroy the cannon, saying his goodbyes to the world and to the ever-loyal Agent Stone (Lee Majdoub).Keeping that in mind, here are a few different ways we think Jim Carry could still come back forSonic the Hedgehog 4.
5Dr. Robotnik Survived Sonic 3’s ARK Explosion
Shadow Survived, So Why Not Robotnik?
The easiest solution is that Robotnik simply survived the explosion of the Eclipse Cannon at the end ofSonic 3.After all, Robotnik’s survival following the battle at the end ofSonic the Hedgehog 2was never fully explained, so it’s not as ifSonic 4would need to spend much time explaining how Robotnik survived this time around. Perhaps it will just be common fact that Robotnik always comes back, no matter how dire the defeat or apparent demise. Furthermore, it’s also worth noting thatSonic 3’spost-credits scene confirms Shadow survived the ARK explosion(so why not Ivo?).
4Dr. Robotnik Cloned Himself Before Sonic 4
A Surprise Contingency Plan
Given his genius intellect,it’s not out of the question to suggest that Robotnik might have discovered a way to clone himself in theSonicfranchise. This could serve as a fitting contingency to work around his apparent demise inSonic 3. At the same time, it could also be an easy way to retroactively explain how he survived the end ofSonic 2as well. Likewise,the idea was potentially set up inSonic 3when Robotnik claims he’s going to clone Agent Stone.
3Jim Carrey Will Play Another Robotnik Relative In Sonic 4
Another Robotnik Family Member?
In the existingSonicfranchise, the three most prominent members of the Robotnik family are Ivo, his grandfather Gerald, andMaria Robotnik (Ivo’s cousin and Gerald’s granddaughter). As such, all three were featured inSonic the Hedgehog 3with Jim Carrey playing both Ivo and Gerald. Keeping that in mind,perhapsSonic 4could debut Jim Carrey as another Robotnik seeking revenge for Ivo’s death, perhaps a brother or Ivo’s father.
2Jim Carrey Will Return As Dr. Robotnik Through Sonic’s Multiverse
An Alt Reality Robotnik?
It’s also worth noting that the multiverse does exist in theSonic Franchise, with alternate realities being referred to as “Zones”. One such reality was home tothe cast of Sonic characters featured in the animated seriesSonic Boom,an alternate reality that also had its own separate Robotnik from the one featured in the “Prime Zone”.To that end, perhaps Jim Carrey could return inSonic 4as an alternate Robotnikwho’s arrived in the zone that’s home to the live-action movies.
1Jim Carrey Will Voice Metal Sonic In Sonic 4
Voicing Robotnik’s Greatest Creation
One of the most exciting and less fantastical ideas is that Jim Carrey could return not as Ivo Robotnik, but as the voice of Metal Sonic.As seen in the first ofSonic 3’spost-credits scenes, multiple iterations of Metal Sonic are shown surrounding Sonic before they are taken out by Amy Rose. To that end, Metal Sonic has very much been set up as a leading antagonist inSonic the Hedgehog 4.
“It would be very exciting to see Jim Carrey voicing the mechanical embodiment of Robotnik’s legacy inSonic the Hedgehog 4,allowing Robotnik’s sacrifice at the end ofSonic 3to remain intact…”
In the originalSonicgames, Metal Sonic was one of Robotnik’s greatest creations, capable of matching the real Sonic’s speed and abilities. Continuing to come back stronger than before, Metal Sonic is widely considered to be one of Sonic’s most dangerous rivals. To that end, it would be very exciting to see Jim Carrey voicing the mechanical embodiment of Robotnik’s legacy inSonic the Hedgehog 4,allowing Robotnik’s sacrifice at the end ofSonic 3to remain intact.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Cast
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 reunites Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails as they face a formidable new adversary, Shadow. With Shadow’s unprecedented powers posing a significant threat, Team Sonic seeks an unexpected alliance to thwart his plans and safeguard the planet.
