Sonic’s special rings allow him to jump from world to world, as he searches for a permanent place to hide, eventually leading him to Earth - specifically, Green Hills, Montana. Sonic The Hedgehog, directed by Jeff Fowler, tells the story of the iconic titular character who is forced to leave his alien homeworld due to others wanting to capture him and harness the power of his super-speed for their own selfish devices. Related: Baby Sonic Speeds Onto Multiple Sonic Games For A Limited Time Laugh-out-loud moments elevate Sonic The Hedgehog’s play-it-safe, yet endearing narrative, setting up the beloved character (and his universe) for a bright, live-action cinematic future. Fortunately, those fears can finally be laid to rest. From the backlash surrounding the speedy hedgehog’s original design, to confusion over the movie’s actual release date, to the choice of the character’s voiceover actor, Sonic fans were vocal - very vocal - in expressing their concern about the direction of the movie.

In the build-up to its release, Sonic The Hedgehog - the live-action movie from Paramount Pictures - certainly saw its fair share of controversy.

Sonic the hedgehog poses