Keanu Reeves' villainous Hedgehog is on full display for the very first time.

Fans got a first look atKeanu Reeves’Shadow the Hedgehog inSonic the Hedgehog 3thanks to a new leaked poster.

This particular screengrab of the villain looks like it could be from his appearance inSonic 2’s post-credits sequence.

Shadow Poster Sonic 3

What To Expect from Shadow in Sonic 3?

If that is the case, then fans should expect to see plenty of Shadow in the cinematic adventure.

While he works with them for a while, Shadow eventually steals a Chaos Emerald from GUN and Robotnik.

Sonic 3 Poster featuring Knuckles, Tails, Sonic, and Shadow

Sonic The Hedgehog 3races into theaters on December 20.

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