Sonic The Hedgehog Movie: How It Sets Up A Sequel

6. Dr Robotnik Turns Into 'the Eggman'.

It may have taken the whole film to set up, but by the end Dr Robotnik finally resembled the Eggman of the game and cartoons. It was an interesting decision to have Dr Robotnik as a more stereotypical moustache twirling villain for Sonic's first foray on the big screen, but the ending allows for a clean slate.

The sequels can now go full throttle on playing up the crazed and villainous side of the Eggman, especially now he is uninhibited by no longer working for the government.

Carrey can now be unleashed with the focus on his characte being more of an out and out villain rather than just an eccentric scientist. Being trapped on the Mushroom planet opens up a number of world-hopping possibilities, while having one last 'supersonic' spike in his possession will no doubt help with any future villainous plans.

It does feel like it is all set up for Dr Robotnik to unleash an all-out attack on the Earth, which will give future movies a chance to move outside the bubble of Green Hills. The budget for future sequels will definitely play a part here, as the action sequences through San Francisco would have taken a fair chunk of the money available.