Therefore, Shadow is on a quest for revenge throughout the majority of the movie.

However,despite defeating Gerald at the end ofSonic 3, Shadow seemingly dies when the Eclipse Cannon explodes.

Therefore,Shadow is not actually a true villain inSonic the Hedgehog 3, but rather an anti-hero.

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In the scene,Shadow picks up the Inhibitor Ring that he lost earlier in the finale.

This post-credits scene seemingly confirms that Shadow will once again appear in a future project.

However, unlike Ivo and Gerald, it is not at all unrealistic that Shadow survives the explosion.

An edited image of Shadow attacking in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 with a space explosion in the background.

Custom Image by Max Ruscinski

In general, Shadow is already much more powerful than Ivo and Gerald.

Maria pleads with Shadow to save the planet, which he does.

Therefore, Shadow next appeared in the 2003 video gameSonic Heroes.

Shadow running across the Eclipse Cannon next to Shadow looking angry in Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Therefore, whether he will appear again in theupcomingSonic the Hedgehog 4or a potential Shadow spinoff is currently unknown.

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Shadow imagery from Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Headshot Of Ben Schwartz In The Sonic The Hedgehog Los Angeles Premiere

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