Sonic the Hedgehogfranchise voice actor Colleen O’Shaughnessey addresses a potential Tails spinoff project. After making her debut as Sonic’s close friend, Tails, in the 2020 movie, O’Shaughnessey has reprised her role for two sequels, as well as theKnucklesspinoff TV show on Paramount+. Following the success of the third movie in theaters, she’s next set to portray Tails in the announcedSonic the Hedgehog 4, which is arriving in 2026, but the character hasn’t yet gotten his own solo adventure.
During a recent interview withComicBook.com, O’Shaughnessey shares her thoughts regarding a possibleSonic the Hedgehogspinoff movie or TV show focused on Tails. The actor expresses interest in seeing earlier portions of Tails' life shown on-screen, opening the door for a “baby Tails” depiction of the character. Check out O’Shaughnessey’s comment below:
“I think you could absolutely do a spin-off with Tails. An origin story for Tails would be amazing, to see where he came from… a little baby Tails. I would love it. Is it of course amazing to have him with Sonic? For sure, because they are you know… a sidekick/hero combination. They work so well together. But I think it would be really neat to see where he came from. Why not?”
What Sonic The Hedgehog 3’s Success Means For A Potential Tails Spinoff
The Latest Installment Has Been A Paramount Hit
Sonic the Hedgehog 3reviewshave praised the film as the best one so far. OnRotten Tomatoes, the film has an 86% critics' score, and the audience score is an impressive 95%. Made on an estimated budget of $122 million,Sonic the Hedgehog 3has grossed $423 million worldwide, making the highest-grossing entry in the franchise. As seen in the chart below, all three movies in the franchise have been major wins for Paramount, and the clear audience interest in the franchise bodes well for a Tails spinoff project eventually coming to fruition.
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2
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That being said, the response toKnuckleswas a little less glowing. The show currently sports the lowest Rotten Tomatoes audience score for the franchise, andKnucklesreviewscriticized the series for falling short when it came to the writing. While this could affect Paramount’s willingness to pursue a Tails spinoff, it’s worth mentioning thatKnuckleswas a major viewership hit, and it became Paramount+’s most-streamed kids' and family title ever.
Our Take On A Possible Tails Spinoff
Is Tails Better As Part Of The Sonic The Hedgehog Team?
O’Shaughnessey makes an interesting point in her comment about the power of Sonic and Tails as hero and sidekick. Sometimes, characters work better as pairings. This might be part of why theKnucklesTV show struggled to tell as compelling a story as the films.
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Still, Tails has been a consistently entertaining part of theSonic the Hedgehogmovies, and it’s entirely possible that a spinoff focusing on this character would end up being better thanKnuckles.If another spinoff did move forward, it seems likely to be a Paramount+ show instead of a movie, and this kind of smaller-scale storytelling could be a great fit for Tails.
Source:ComicBook.com
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog is a multimedia franchise that began with Sonic the Hedgehog’s release for the Sega Genesis in 1991. The franchise follows the adventures of the titular Blue Blur, Sonic, as he fights the nefarious Dr. Eggman to protect his friends, family, and the world. The series has expanded into several video games, multiple comic book series, television shows, and a Hollywood feature film series.
