SONIC 2 BREAKDOWN! Details You Missed!

Sonic 2 scene-by-scene analysis and full movie breakdown! What Sonic Easter Eggs and cameos are hidden throughout Sonic? Try Likewise TV for free today on.likewise.com/newrockstars
Whitney Van Laningham dives deep into Paramount's Sonic sequel, which features a lineup of Ben Schwartz, Colleen O'Shaughnessey as Mile 'Tails" Prowess, Idris Elba as Knuckles, Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik aka Dr. Eggman, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell and Adam Pally. Chili dog and Chaos Emerald missable details are coming at you faster than the speed of sound!
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[@kendrick5101]

Seeing the studio take such care of the the Sonic universe and lore gives me such joy. I can't even describe the pure happiness I had watching this movie. Playing the original Sonic games as a kid and especially Sonic adventure 2 on the gamecube. This movie is pure nostalgia. I think I was more of a kid watching this movie then my own children. Idc what anyone says . This movie tops no way home for me.

[@xx4lerxx]

Honestly, i personally think it was just as good as no way home, but, i guess we all have opinions

[@teemoalol]

I wish they did it with TMNT too

[@Nova-M_615]

True no way home had big standards and didn't reach all the way but sonic movie 2 its amazing and all the characters have a good amount of screen time unlike no way home

[@Laa_Nari]

@@Nova-M_615 your standards for sonic was probably low, thats why, you expected little and they went big, you expected big from NWH and its exactly what u though it would be...

[@Nova-M_615]

@@Laa_Nari no my starters where high but knowing they could mess up was a little scary and NWH knowing marvel I excepted more good amount of screen time and fight scenes but at last NWH had less Toby in it

[@kaioshinnex]

Idk if anyone noticed this detail too, but when Sonic was drowning, as he was getting desperate, you can hear a little bit of the drowning song. Though it's small and unnoticeable, but I thought it was pretty cool.

[@liamphibia]

Cool!

[@LlamaLauren860]

And the air bubble of course. I screamed when I saw that

[@96grunge]

sonic 2 is unironically 2nd best movie of the year so far imo. it was so fun…i’m still young, but i felt like a little kid watching it. 9.5/10

[@Jay-Zech]

What would you say is the first? The Batman?

[@Muhammad-wc2cg]

Only second to morbius

[@Rednova08]

What is the first? I guess the Batman.

[@losisd3ad]

I lovedddd sonic, but the Batman, the outfit, X, Fresh and most especially, everything Everywhere All at Once - all have it beat

[@TheAdrianParade]

Sonic 2 was my first game ever. This fulfilled so much I loved it

[@TheAdrianParade]

The “bad sonic design” as his decoy was obviously Sanic

[@driplord6150]

Ha ha ha 😂

[@flyingbattery6330]

It also kind of reminded me of the early Mr.Needlemouse design.

[@DmDaPDm]

Surprised they missed that

[@rileytedrow6732]

@@flyingbattery6330 it's definitely closer to mr.needlemouse

[@bjahnsspokenwords5666]

I’ve been waiting for this one! Who would’ve thought outside of the MCU and Star Wars the sonic franchise would goner such loud audience reactions. My theater was hyped up the whole time. 🔥

[@zurihines6432]

Ditto to that my friend.

[@VI_Hades]

I saw it opening weekend and there was only like 3 other people in the theater

[@sundramveloo4601]

So true

[@sidkit4ever]

Garner

[@milesprower9811]

Only Sonic the Hedgehog can have such a great and successful videogame based movie!

[@fluffy6161]

Indeed

[@erikfinkel2717]

Resident Evil first three films were mad legit imho. Not dissing Sonic just being real lol.

[@raptora2335]

I understood that reference.

[@user-hw4st7br9a]

Mortal Kombat, Monster Hunter and Rampage are good tho.

[@TheBearWithOrangeFur]

@@user-hw4st7br9a Monster Hunter (Movie) was terrible

[@TheXcodfishx]

You missed a few good ones: When sonic falls over the boat, he flails like his drowning animation in the Genesis games. In the underground labyrinth the walls mimic the checkerboard of the grounds in the games.

[@ALI0420]

WHEN EGGMAN SAYS HE KNOWS THE WAY

[@joeboosta6309]

That avalanch scene could also have been a reference to part of a zone in SA1 in which the player has to navigate Sonic as he's snowboarding away from an avalanch.

[@notaducc]

Am I the only one who made that connection that Shemar Moore playing Randall, an undercover agent, was likely a nod to his roll as Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds

[@WhitneyVision]

I had that in the script initially!! But it was too long so I had to cut it.

[@notaducc]

@@WhitneyVision valid

[@ALI0420]

And S.W.A.T

[@personahearts358]

No cap, Sonic 2 was the greatest video game adaptation of all time and the best movie of the year so far Multiverse of Madness and Thor Love and Thunder have some big shoes to fill

[@grantslater861]

Eh, batman was still better then this but we all have our own opinions. Although it’s second movie of the year for me

[@ColonelCactus89]

Weird choice to connect Sonic Adventure 2 to the snowboard scene and not Sonic Adventure 1 which literally has a snowboard scene escaping an avalanche.

[@Emithabro]

I saw it as a reference to both, he takes a broken piece of metal as a board, like in SA 2. but he is using it to escape an avalanche and eggman

[@TapiTalk]

Loved this movie, that wedding subplot went from terrible to god tier after that twist!

[@fireflyer97]

It had me laughing my ass off after the twist was revealed.

[@TapiTalk]

@@fireflyer97 haha same, I just couldn't believe it was real, great movie!

[@randomaussie8498]

That little bit at 10:05 was awesome lmao. love seeing little peeks at the behind the scenes

[@lazerman27]

I completely missed the fact that they were the ones typing to Sonic as Tom, I thought they were just monitoring the texts and not having a hand in them themselves

[@evanvongustav8814]

Same!

[@jeremiahwarwick9469]

Best part about this video is hearing Erik laugh in the background

[@camthewolfgamer8632]

I predicted that Shadow was going to be in the credits though not the way I thought. I thought he and Rouge were to come out of a portal saying the emeralds are here on Earth after 50 years we have been searching for these.

[@shedoesntluvmelly7324]

actually i would’ve liked this a lot more because of jim carey’s situation. the way they’re setting up shadow you need dr.eggman so i’m really confused on what they’re gonna do next and how they’re gonna explain everything

[@AlphaWolf7567]

They most likely chose that scene cause it's an exact remake of the scene from sonic x. Which hints that they'll follow that storyline. Weird that they didn't mention any of that in the video though.

[@GaJ42]

@@shedoesntluvmelly7324 If Jim Carry doesn’t come back I can see them replacing Gerald’s role with Eggman

[@BenjaminDenverstone]

I loved the movie. Can't wait to see if they make a third and if they do, I want to know what they would do with the character from the mid-credits scene. (I'm not going to say who it is but those who saw it will know.)

[@therealmegalodon5105]

If they're watching this video theyve probably seen the movie and therefore the scene

[@xav6649]

that scene was crazy and hype

[@shadowmahesh9876]

We talking about my fav character? Cuz that reveal got me cheering in the theatre. (There was only 3people in there anyway tho)

[@TheRenegadeMage]

Once they spoke about that, and then they showed it, OMG! Second big mark out compared to the chaos emeralds being in Sonic's lap moments before dying! 😭

[@M0nlyfans]

Jim Carrey said he's retiring and it would take a miracle to bring him back. Hoping this script will bring him back coz I can't see anyone filling in his shoes.

[@OmAcC650]

My question is: Will Jim Carry be brought back for a 3rd installment? With him recently entering retirement and saying "I've done enough". I'm not totally sure he comes back for a Sonic 3. And rightly so, the mans had a long storied carrer in Holywood. So then is Robotnik neccessary for a 3rd movie? If so, I'd like to see Professor Generald Robotkik in some way shape or form introduced with Shadow. I'd also go for broke with 3 as the last and NOT make anymore instalments after it. Bring in Sally, Amy, and Vanilla and maybe Rogue on the female side.

[@ahem7]

Jim Carey said he will come back if it’s sonic related

[@JMS-to3xb]

I seen him say he was retiring and I won't lie it actually got to me a little bit. I was born in 85 so I grew up with Jim Carrey and it breaks my heart to think he is done. I'm being selfish but of course if he is truly done I would be so happy for him and he would deserve retirement.

[@OmAcC650]

@@JMS-to3xb I feel the same. Specially for us who literally grew up as his career grew from In Living Color then evolving into the big screen. Always did wish for a 3rd Ace Ventura though lol

[@OmAcC650]

@@ahem7 Oh nice. That would amazing!

[@TheBearWithOrangeFur]

@@ahem7 Exactly, even the Producers have said Jim is always welcome to come back quoting “He’s always welcome in the Sonic family”

[@evangreyfaulkner]

I love this content! I’m so glad you chose to break this down. Please make more of this!

[@medo5417]

This film was way better than I honestly thought it was going to be. I mean I did love the first one but this was just amazing 🤩

[@TyStar45]

Unironically my favorite movie of all time. The movie makes Being a sonic fan worth it.

[@bibbus3588]

Sonics hair in the home alone style (although i feel like its more risky business style) scene could be a reference to his design in the cartoon sonic underground

[@33pandagamer]

17:10 The research facility is not called Project Shadow. Project Shadow is the name of the project they were working on in the research facility, not the name of the facility itself.

[@RonaldRayGunn]

When Jim was powered up, it was the funniest thing I had ever seen.

[@therieguy4184]

I knew Ben Schwartz played sonic and John ralphio and when I heard him say “there the woorsssttt” I I thought of parks and rec straight away!

[@tahernulwala3891]

A detail I think a lot of people missed was when Sonic and Tom talk in the boat and they did a reference to 1998 Rush Hour

[@MysticNoodle411]

more of a "Risky Business" nod than a "Home Alone" nod but both work.

[@aldudley2924]

Okay so I might be reaching,but I'm going to say it because no one has mentioned it, but the hologram of sonic that does the idle pose looks similar to how the creepypasta "Sonic .exe" is depicted in illustrations. Perhaps this is a nod to that in the same way "sanic" was referenced in the first film.

[@Beatofblues]

considering it had the red eyes, I think it's safe to say it was an exe reference imo

[@firebrony101]

It could also be a Metal Sonic reference, as he possesses red eyes as well.

[@aldudley2924]

@@firebrony101 ooo.... I hadn't thought of that, but it makes total sense

[@thechannelschannel4675]

I call this form Super Saiyan Sonic!

[@sidsmith8068]

This.. And how eggman was giving magneto vybz in the scene outside the coffee shop

[@benjaminsherry4079]

idk if the fire hydrants going off is a tease of Chaos coming, seems like kind of a reach! Good video tho

[@richardfrey3075]

I loved it and loved how much of the game was in it, especially labyrinth zone and it’s booby traps were on point

[@jessvex]

It’s SUPER SONIC not the “golden god”.

[@Nova-M_615]

Yeah super sonic is basically a god or golden god and hyper doesn't exists

[@Sakratic]

I honestly was thinking more TOM CRUISE'S most iconic movie scenes in the movie Risky Business, where he slides into frame in a collared shirt, socks, and his underwear! LoL BUT maybe that movie was even older than Home Alone.

[@tbigski11]

Voss's laughter on the side lol

[@erik2Konasis]

Great content... I'm darn near 40 and I looooved this movie as well as the 1st-- so many nostalgic references... brought back so many memories

[@Dude7129]

Was hoping for y'all to break this down! :D

[@Brave_Tsubasa]

Even though the movie had a lot of dumb moments I really liked it, made me super nostalgic

[@Blasted2Oblivion]

Idris doesn't deliberately do sexy voices. He just does it.

[@Doxki]

Just got home from watching the movie, Solid 10/10 best video adaptation movie by far 🔥

[@samuelcrows]

wainting for Amy and maybe Rouge on the third movie.

[@wantawanga5874]

- "Why is there a song referencing cocaine in a sonic movie? - The writers - "Gotta go fast"

[@spacepunk6827]

One thing I noticed about the Super Sonic in this movie. Is it looks a lot like the version of Super Sonic in Sonic Unleashed. That Aura of fire, just how angry he looks, how bright the glow is. Just reminded me a lot of that games super

[@TAEBO9]

One thing you missed was when Sonic was about to run through the labyrinth, the camera panned around him as he got into the running position he does in Sonic Unleashed and future games. 😎

[@b5media241]

I loved both Sonic movies. Seems they are better at making Sonic movies than they are at Sonic games.

[@kingbouncer1314]

Yay! Happy to see more from you! You've got such a fun energy.

[@laf0106]

YYYYESSSSSS I didnt think you guys would do one!!!😭😭😭

[@toyotasupra97]

Super Sonic… it’s Super Sonic

[@omari6108]

Yo. This movie was so damned good. I genuinely enjoyed it a lot. Stone and Robotnik just reminds me of a Smithers and Mr.Burns dynamic 😂

[@officialtoddhoward69]

I can't believe barely anyone noticed the classic Robotnik suit when Stone was scrolling through suit ideas-

[@evanvongustav8814]

I know, right? I didn't even notice the one the video mentioned, but I DID notice the classic one!

[@evanvongustav8814]

And this is in spite of me being more familiar with the newer one.

[@officialtoddhoward69]

@@evanvongustav8814 As much as I know now, nobody still has mentioned it! Come on, it's his og fit!

[@DavidBotan]

They also missed when Sonic arrived at the labyrinth he came down the water like the animation.

[@MrWhiteSuit17]

I’ve been hoping you guys would cover this!

[@33pandagamer]

11:01 Sonic also snow boarded in SA1

[@buddhazskitz0]

There were 2 Easter eggs you didn’t mention: the moment when the barista was looking at holograms of Dr. Robotnik and shows one more video game accurate (you know, the one with the belly) & the scene where the three heroes line up like they would in Sonic Heroes

[@LordMetalSonic1987]

Jim Carrey actually mentions "The Secret" in this film. Also, correction: Green Hills is NOT a reference to the OG Green Hill Zone, but Green Hills from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 8-bit (Master System/Game Gear).

[@johnyt657]

I watched Sonic 2 on opening night DID NOT REGRET it is great!!

[@therubycaptain9895]

Seeing babylon symbols alongside the owl themed temple plays very well with the fact that the Babylon Rogues are all birds! That is way past cool.

[@tyresepitts7594]

There’s another reference to Sonic Adventure 2 if you look at one of the helicopters gun flew you can see a model named SA-2

[@JordanSmith-pu4rz]

Amazing film and great breakdown, everyone at new rockstars is awesome!

[@kevinfrench9753]

I still wished they used "Be Cool, Be Wild, Be Groovy" when the snowboarding section starts.

[@terronjackson7755]

I think the Channing Tatum reference was good "step up"

[@jlscott3102]

It definitely was! Not sure how that wasn't obvious to everyone else!

[@DarthCobalt55]

Been waiting for this to happen

[@jaceharris28]

the channing tatum reference is for the first step up movie i think. not magic mike.

[@jlscott3102]

I was hoping I wasn't the only one that understood that

[@mrkaji8913]

8:04 You should’ve also mentioned the team rocket one

[@dragonfang6421]

Literally just got back from the cinema to see this!!!!

[@lilboygthorns7373]

11:15 he does the exact same thing before ice cap zone, where he repurposes a piece of flying battery into a board

[@bradymichaelwolfgram8806]

Did you guys not notice the Megamind Easter egg when he is going through his outfits

[@AmazingStudios01]

When the tv was interrupted I expected Eggman’s announcement from SA2.

[@benman92]

Same

[@mauropinto1277]

9:05 not gonna lie the power to turn thought into ideas sounds underwhelming

[@t-7777]

the part where sonic was about to drwon and then nuckles aves him is refference to captain america the winter soilder where bucky takes steves rogers out of the water

[@taylorffs1089]

Gold Sonic= Super Sonic

[@cmanrocket6]

Don't be surprised remember uptown funk was in alvin and the chipmunks too

[@ToxcynArcade]

3 mistakes spotted. The sonic dummy was from the meme Sanic. 2 Emerald turns “Thoughts into ideas”. 3 “Sonic adventures 2”

[@mauropinto1277]

I'm pretty sure i have the power to turn thoughts into ideas. No emerald needed. Me 1 robotnik 0

[@Dmen95]

Perfect timing I just saw the movie and even more Perfect that Whitney hosts this video

[@col690]

I have been waiting for this video for so long. And i rewatched this movie today nice.

[@ivopoulsen]

Cool to see you hosting again

[@allanmeza3176]

Great job breaking this down. 👍

[@avatoast]

I was really hoping they would have sonic inhale the air bubble underwater. It was one of my favorite little details while playing the game as a kid. I'm so glad they put it in the movie. ☺️

[@glitchenz]

If Jim Carrey does another sonic movie he would survive te fall by using one of the rings sonic dropt in the snow. We can only hope!

[@canderia]

I really appreciate y'all making this, since I know it won't get as many views as Marvel stuff, but It's something that I was looking forward to as I was still watching this movie.

[@AlexCole272]

One thing I will like to point out that was nice, in the movie, sonic was sliding down the water slide with his hands up was just like the game. 👌🏾

[@Jurassic_Jake2019]

Was I the only one that so so hyped up during the post credit scene

[@gechoman44iwantahippo]

I thought Eggman’s Sonic holgram kinda looked like Sonic.exe too.

[@robotsactavate]

I don’t know if Robotick will be in it because Jim Carry announced his retirement

[@SimpleEnigma331]

AFTER Sonic, he didnt say which one did he?

[@robotsactavate]

@@SimpleEnigma331 which what

[@SimpleEnigma331]

@@robotsactavate Which Sonic movie. Maybe he retires after the trilogy.

[@robotsactavate]

@@SimpleEnigma331 ohhhhhh ok thanks I understand now

[@theenigma2861]

Another thing is that one of the Eggman outfit designs is a Megamind reference

[@lightskinsora6410]

5:19 I don't know if that was intentional but the background in the ring looks a bit like the starting area in Emerald Coast from SA1.

[@mrkaji8913]

I love how these movies adapt the games faithfully.

[@seb_bock_cubing]

I just watched this movie like an hour ago lol

[@tommytornsten4083]

Risky Buisness and The Blues Brothers references.

[@tonefelixx]

Jim Carey Grinch reference was hilarious

[@thatisnotdababy9694]

When

[@imminentshade5693]

Did everybody seriously not notice the “do u kno da wae” reference

[@HiDiddilyDoodily]

Or the eggman in a maid suit 👀

[@GamingShark-ij8vt]

WHAT DID. YOU. DO. TO. ERIK.

[@FriendlyToons]

I am so Happy to see you again Whitney. I MISSED YOU SO MUCH! 💛✌😋

[@bartplays3392]

Ooh Sonic 2! Yay!

[@phoenix0118]

This was so wired you guys came out with this video bc I just came back from watching sonic 2 and was going to look if you guys made a video about it lol 😂

[@33pandagamer]

17:06 59? It was a 50-year-old file, not 59 years old.

[@Justadrie44]

Omg just the possibilities of the future I’ve always been of fan of sonic and just to imagine we can get blaze shadow and other amazing sonic characters in to the next movies is just amazing

[@arcstarawesomeness6337]

Was waiting for this

[@SoupXeno7605]

The snow boarding thingy was an reference to the stage in sonic adventure 1 where you had to get the blue emerald. The SA2 helicopter thingy stands for sigma alpha 2 wich was the helicopter that had sonic on board in the start of sonic adventure 1

[@SoupXeno7605]

Correction on the sigma alpha 2 reference it was in adventure 2 not 1

[@joeboosta6309]

The SA-2 writing on that helicopter could maybe be referencing Sigma alpha 2, AND Sonic Adventure 2. It could possibly be a reference to both of those things, not just one of them.

[@thegooseking818]

I loved sonic two and only had 2 complaints The dance scene and the wedding breakout

[@ggh5160]

Jim Carrey as Dr. Eggman is just perfect. Can't imagine any actor playing Dr. Eggman rather than Jim.

[@PaintSplashProductions]

I hope Sonic 3 explains why Shadow and Sonic look so similar when there’s a 50-60 years time difference between them and don’t seem to be related at all

[@dannyfenton9529]

They’re the same animal so it makes sense they look similar.

[@PaintSplashProductions]

@@dannyfenton9529 But to the point people think Shadow is Sonic and vice versa?

[@dannyfenton9529]

@@PaintSplashProductions I think that’s just a leap that people make because they look similar and they don’t know the series. They certainly aren’t identical, they’re different in every way they could be while still clearly being the same animal.