Jim Carrey returning for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 wasn't a guarantee, so the writers of the film were dead set on creating the best Robotnik story yet.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 marked the return of Jim Carrey after the actor previously claimed that he would likely be retiring from the industry. He didn't just return to play Ivo Robotnik, however, but also took on another role in the form of Gerald Robotnik, Ivo's grandfather and creator of Shadow the Hedgehog.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is now in theaters, and the Sonic franchise is off to a great start with the #1 spot in the U.S. box office, earning $62 million for its opening weekend. In the film, the villains get some time to shine when Shadow,

One of the 2024 movies still making a name in the new year is director Jeff Fowler’s Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Released for the holiday season, people continue to talk about things like Jim Carrey’s dual performances as the two Robotnik family members as a highlight of the entire affair.

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