The production of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 has come to an end. Director Jeff Fowler announced it on social media with an image alongside an imposing Metal Sonic, confirming that filming has concluded. Fowler described this installment as the most outstanding of the franchise so far, generating expectations among fans of the blue hedgehog.
Technical details and production challenges 🎬
The fourth Sonic film has required intensive use of CGI to bring Metal Sonic to life, a villain that demands more complex animation than previous rivals. The visual effects team combined motion capture with digital models to achieve precise robotic movements. Additionally, action sequences were filmed in real locations in London and Tokyo, later integrating the animated characters. Fowler confirmed that the final footage exceeds two hours in length.
Metal Sonic: the villain who came to stay (and rust) 🤖
According to Fowler, Metal Sonic is not only faster than the original Sonic, but also looks better in metal. What he didn't say is whether the robot will have rust problems when it rains or if it will need WD-40 lubricant every two scenes. With that menacing design, even Robotnik is probably wondering why he didn't build it sooner. Let's hope it doesn't get stuck in the first fight.