Yes, it’s official – Jim Carrey will be reprising one of his beloved film roles at the end of this year. Despite announcing his retirement last fall, Carrey had mentioned that he might consider specific projects. In an interview with Kit Kuvir for Access Hollywood, Carrey had expressed his intention to retire, unless presented with a script of great importance.

However, recent news confirms that Carrey will be returning to portray Dr. Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. This marks the third installment in the franchise, following Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2, which collectively achieved significant success at the box office, grossing $870.8 million.

The second movie left audiences questioning the fate of Dr. Robotnik after he fell from a gigantic robot. A post-credits scene hinted at his potential survival, paving the way for his return in Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Filmmakers teased Carrey’s reprisal by releasing a clip of the new movie, featuring Robotnik’s unmistakable cackle. The clip was captioned: “You all thought I was gone, but I’ve just been underground. What you’ve seen from me is only a #shadow of things to come.”

You all thought I was gone, but I’ve just been underground. What you’ve seen from me is only a #shadow of things to come… pic.twitter.com/3W9Rh728Tt

— Sonic the Hedgehog (@SonicMovie) February 2, 2024

Fans have expressed their excitement and appreciation for Carrey’s return, emphasizing the joy he brings to audiences, particularly in his role as Robotnik. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is scheduled for release on December 20, 2024.