"Avengers: Secret Wars" is a future tentpole MCU film with immense expectations, while "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" is a successful installment in its franchise, already released and well-received.
| Attribute | Avengers: Secret Wars | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Avengers: Secret Wars | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 |
| Anticipated Release Date | December 17, 2027 | December 20, 2024 |
| Director | Anthony and Joe Russo | Jeff Fowler |
| Main Cast | Robert Downey Jr., Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Sebastian Stan, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Hannah John-Kamen, Anthony Mackie, Benedict Cumberbatch, Hayley Atwell | Jim Carrey as Dr. Ivo Robotnik/Gerald Robotnik, Ben Schwartz as Sonic (voice), Keanu Reeves as Shadow (voice), Idris Elba as Knuckles (voice), Colleen O'Shaughnessey as Tails (voice), James Marsden as Tom Wachowski, Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski, Krysten Ritter as Director Rockwell, Natasha Rothwell as Rachel, Shemar Moore as Randall, Alyla Browne as Maria, Lee Majdoub as Agent Stone, Tom Butler as Commander Walters, Adam Pally as Wade Whipple |
| Genre | Superhero, Action, Adventure | Action-adventure comedy. Family, Fantasy, Science fiction. |
| Target Audience | General audience, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe | Primarily males and females aged 8–34 |
| Plot Summary | The film is expected to be a massive crossover event involving heroes and villains from across the Marvel multiverse battling on Battleworld. It will likely draw inspiration from the "Secret Wars" comic book storylines, potentially involving incursions, the destruction of universes, and Doctor Doom's rise to power. | Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles face Shadow the Hedgehog, who allies with Dr. Ivo Robotnik and his grandfather, Gerald Robotnik, to seek revenge against humanity. |
| Connection to Previous Installments | It serves as a direct sequel to "Avengers: Doomsday" and concludes Phase Six of the MCU and the "Multiverse Saga". The events of previous MCU films and series, particularly those exploring the multiverse, will likely set the stage for the conflicts in "Secret Wars". | Third film in the *Sonic the Hedgehog* film series. The series is set between the events of *Sonic the Hedgehog 2* and *Sonic the Hedgehog 3*. |
| Visual Effects Quality | Expectations are high for groundbreaking visual effects, given the film's multiversal scale and the potential for large-scale battles and reality-bending scenarios. | The film combines CGI animation with live-action. |
| Critical Reception (Predicted) | Given the anticipation and the track record of the Russo brothers with previous Avengers films, "Secret Wars" is expected to receive generally positive reviews. However, some worry about the film being overstuffed or failing to live up to the hype. | Early predictions were positive. The film received critical praise for Carrey and Reeves' performances. |
| Box Office Potential | "Avengers: Secret Wars" has the potential to be one of the highest-grossing films of all time, given its status as a culmination of the "Multiverse Saga" and the return of popular characters. | The film was a box office success, grossing $492.2 million worldwide. |
| Runtime | Approximately 180 minutes (3 hours) | 1 hour and 49 minutes |
| Availability on Streaming Services | Streaming release date is not yet available but it will likely be available on Disney+ | Available to stream on Paramount+. Available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Fandango At Home. |
| Price | Not available | Not available |
| Ratings | Not available | Not available |
| Pros | Potential to be one of the highest-grossing films of all time, Culmination of the Multiverse Saga, Return of popular characters, Expected to receive generally positive reviews, Expected groundbreaking visual effects, Poised to be a new beginning for the MCU | Expands upon the game lore and characters, introducing Shadow the Hedgehog and delving into his origins with Gerald Robotnik., Draws elements from *Sonic Adventure 2* and *Shadow the Hedgehog* games., Soundtrack includes original scores by Tom Holkenborg, as well as licensed tracks that reflect the tone of the film and the era when *Sonic* became popular., Has propelled the character's popularity., The social media campaign used a playful and energetic tone, informative content, and hashtags to build hype. |
| Cons | Some worry about the film being overstuffed, Some worry about the film failing to live up to the hype | The film becomes darker than prior installments. |
| User Feedback (Positive) | Addition of Shadow, Return of Jim Carrey | |
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