Though the depicted scene didn’t appear in the final movie, it may give us clues about a new character's origins

Concept art for the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film has been released, revealing cut content and a look at secret characters

New Sonic the Hedgehog 3 concept art showcases scenes which didn't make the final cut and drops some big hints about what's heading our way in the next movie after that big post-credits scene

Concept art from Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has perhaps revealed the story that might be the basis for Sonic the Hedgehog 4.

Unused Sonic 3 concept art hints at Jim Carrey's Dr. Robotnik being a key part of the storyline in the upcoming Sonic 4 movie.

The art, released by Tacit Sign Studio, features several scenes that were either cut or tweaked in the final cut of Sonic 3. One clearly stands out, however: Metal Sonic standing next to Emperor Eggman ruling over a post-apocalyptic future, something that would have presumably been part of an after-credits stinger.

There are spoilers down below for Sonic the Hedgehog 3's post-credit sequence, so beware! If you've been online for the last month, you've heard that Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is happening. That's surely due in great part to Sonic 3 's awesome box office run.

Sonic's director has taken requests to add Silver to the movies into consideration, and concept art hints he was almost in Sonic 3.

Paramount Pictures has revealed new Sonic the Hedgehog 3 concept art, offering subtle hints about Sonic the Hedgehog 4. Among the images is Dr. Robotnik alongside Metal Sonic, sparking speculation about their potential connection in the sequel.