Sonic the Hedgehog 3, a film that initially may not seem like a traditional Christmas movie, has taken the entertainment world by storm. With its unique blend of action and holiday spirit, it has become a must-see during the holiday season. Paramount's decision to lean into the fact that the movie is launching just days before Christmas has added an extra layer of excitement.

Holiday-Themed Parody Posters

In this film, Jim Carrey steals the show with at least one scene where he is dressed as Santa Claus. Paramount has released several parody posters that reference classic holiday films like Elf, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Home Alone. These posters feature the blue blur himself, Sonic, along with all his friends and even his enemies. It's a delightful sight to see these familiar holiday favorites re-imagined with Jim Carrey's face on them. Click through to explore all nine posters and be amazed by the creativity.

12 Hours of Sonic Promotional Push

As part of the "12 Hours of Sonic" promotional push, Paramount has been treating fans to a variety of holiday-themed giveaways and a stop-motion short. This short seems like a loving homage to the classic Rankin/Bass animated Christmas specials. All the Sonic characters in the short are voiced by their actors from the movie, including the ever-charming Keanu Reeves, who makes a brief yet memorable appearance as Shadow at the tail end. You can check out this delightful short here: [link to short].

Early Impressions and Theories

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will officially debut in theaters on December 20, and early impressions from advanced screenings are starting to make their way onto social media. Many people are calling it the best movie in the series so far, and they can't stop raving about the film's post-credits scene. It's a big surprise that has left fans speculating about which Sonic character might show up at the end. While some hope to see the thieving treasure hunter Rouge the Bat make an appearance in the movie proper, rather than just in a post-credits tease, only time will tell.

DLC for Shadow Generations

At some point today, Sega is releasing DLC for Shadow Generations that will add a new level and a Keanu Reeves-voiced skin to the game. This is an exciting addition for fans who love both Sonic and Keanu Reeves. We'll have our thoughts on this when it launches, but in the meantime, you can check out Kotaku's review of Shadow Generations to get a better understanding of the game.