Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has the most action-packed and exciting climax of the franchise, proving that the series keeps getting better with every new movie. The story of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 follows Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, who are recruited by GUN to take on Shadow the Hedgehog. However, Shadow beats them all in the fight, leading Team Sonic to reunite with Ivo Robotnik, the villain of the previous two Sonic movies. Meanwhile, Shadow teams up with Gerald Robotnik, the grandfather of Ivo, who is also played by Jim Carrey.

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