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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.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - Title Announcement - Paramount Pictures

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Idris Elba

Ben Schwartz

Jim Carrey

Colleen O'Shaughnessey

Director:

Jeff Fowler

Writer:

Patrick Casey, Josh Miller, John Whittington, Josh Miller, Patrick Casey

Release Date:

2022-03-30

Run Time:

123m

Tagline:

Welcome to the next level.

Genres:

Action Adventure Comedy Family

Keywords:

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Financials and Popularity

Budget: 110,000,000.00$

Revenue: 405,421,518.00$

Vote Average: 7.4/10

Vote Count: 5852 Votes

Movie Popularity: 10.5508

Spoken Languages: English

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- 28 April 2026 at 11:09 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARY Sonic is itching to prove he has the "hero" gene, but his chance comes sooner than expected when Dr. Robotnik returns from the mushroom planet with a new, punchy partner: Knuckles the Echidna. This time, the stakes are cosmic as they hunt for the Master Emerald, an artifact with the power to turn thoughts into reality. Sonic isn't alone either, as he teams up with a brilliant, twin-tailed fox named Tails. It’s a globe-trotting race that moves from snowy mountains to ancient temples, leaning heavily into its Sega roots while keeping the family dynamic front and center. THE PROS This sequel is an absolute win for its "game-accurate" feel; seeing the iconic trio of Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles together on screen is a celebratory explosion of nostalgia. Idris Elba is a total belter as Knuckles, bringing a sincere, deadpan warrior energy that makes him the perfect foil to Sonic’s motor-mouth. Jim Carrey is even more unhinged as Robotnik, fully embracing the "Eggman" persona with a mustache that deserves its own billing. The action sequences are the business, particularly the final battle which scales up the spectacle significantly compared to the first film. THE CONS It earns an 8/10 because, while highly recommended, the "wedding in Hawaii" subplot is a bit of a head-scratcher. It drags on for a sincere amount of time and takes the focus away from the fast-paced adventure everyone actually paid to see. It misses the 9/10 status because it occasionally feels a tad bloated with its two-hour runtime, making the pacing feel slightly uneven in the middle act. It’s a good movie that hits all the right notes for fans, but it doesn't quite escape the "more is more" trap common in big-budget sequels. THE VERDICT An 8/10. A good movie and a sincere recommendation for anyone who loves high-speed action and a bit of blue-justice. It is a vault essential for the "Super" moments and the chemistry between the animated leads. Go and watch it for the Knuckles vs. Sonic fights and the post-credits tease—it’s the business for a Saturday afternoon. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Tails' Voice: Colleen O'Shaughnessey, who has been the voice of Tails in the video games since 2014, was brought in to voice the character for the film, a sincere win for fans who wanted consistency from the source material. • Eggman Evolution: Jim Carrey’s look in this film, including the shaved head and the massive, bushy mustache, is a direct homage to the classic Dr. Robotnik design from the modern Sega games. • Mean Bean: The coffee shop "The Mean Bean" seen in the film is a sincere nod to the 1993 puzzle game 'Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine'. THE VIBE Like a double-shot of espresso while playing a classic 16-bit platformer. It smells like sea spray, mountain air, and burning rubber. It makes you want to find a power-up, high-five a fox, and realize that being a hero isn't about the power you have, but how you use it to protect your friends.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - Title Announcement - Paramount Pictures

Cast

Idris Elba

Ben Schwartz

Jim Carrey

Colleen O'Shaughnessey

James Marsden

Lee Majdoub

Tika Sumpter

Adam Pally

Natasha Rothwell

Shemar Moore

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 28 April 2026 at 12:09 AM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10

THE SUMMARY
Sonic is itching to prove he has the “hero” gene, but his chance comes sooner than expected when Dr. Robotnik returns from the mushroom planet with a new, punchy partner: Knuckles the Echidna. This time, the stakes are cosmic as they hunt for the Master Emerald, an artifact with the power to turn thoughts into reality. Sonic isn’t alone either, as he teams up with a brilliant, twin-tailed fox named Tails. It’s a globe-trotting race that moves from snowy mountains to ancient temples, leaning heavily into its Sega roots while keeping the family dynamic front and center.

THE PROS
This sequel is an absolute win for its “game-accurate” feel; seeing the iconic trio of Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles together on screen is a celebratory explosion of nostalgia. Idris Elba is a total belter as Knuckles, bringing a sincere, deadpan warrior energy that makes him the perfect foil to Sonic’s motor-mouth. Jim Carrey is even more unhinged as Robotnik, fully embracing the “Eggman” persona with a mustache that deserves its own billing. The action sequences are the business, particularly the final battle which scales up the spectacle significantly compared to the first film.

THE CONS
It earns an 8/10 because, while highly recommended, the “wedding in Hawaii” subplot is a bit of a head-scratcher. It drags on for a sincere amount of time and takes the focus away from the fast-paced adventure everyone actually paid to see. It misses the 9/10 status because it occasionally feels a tad bloated with its two-hour runtime, making the pacing feel slightly uneven in the middle act. It’s a good movie that hits all the right notes for fans, but it doesn’t quite escape the “more is more” trap common in big-budget sequels.

THE VERDICT
An 8/10. A good movie and a sincere recommendation for anyone who loves high-speed action and a bit of blue-justice. It is a vault essential for the “Super” moments and the chemistry between the animated leads. Go and watch it for the Knuckles vs. Sonic fights and the post-credits tease—it’s the business for a Saturday afternoon.

INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Tails’ Voice: Colleen O’Shaughnessey, who has been the voice of Tails in the video games since 2014, was brought in to voice the character for the film, a sincere win for fans who wanted consistency from the source material.

• Eggman Evolution: Jim Carrey’s look in this film, including the shaved head and the massive, bushy mustache, is a direct homage to the classic Dr. Robotnik design from the modern Sega games.

• Mean Bean: The coffee shop “The Mean Bean” seen in the film is a sincere nod to the 1993 puzzle game ‘Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine’.

THE VIBE
Like a double-shot of espresso while playing a classic 16-bit platformer. It smells like sea spray, mountain air, and burning rubber. It makes you want to find a power-up, high-five a fox, and realize that being a hero isn’t about the power you have, but how you use it to protect your friends.

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