I am a partially lifelong fan of Sonic, and like many others, I was disappointed by the decision to mix live action with CGI in the Sonic movies. The unique charm of Sonic lies in its vibrant animations, which were sadly overshadowed by an attempt to blend reality and fantasy. 

Sonic is a beloved character who has been part of our lives since 1991 when Sega released its first game featuring this speedy blue hedgehog. Over the years, it has become one of the best-selling video game franchises with over 140 million copies sold worldwide (source: Sega's annual report). This success is largely due to its captivating animation style that appeals to both children and adults alike.

The use of cartoons can bring out the true essence of Sonic that we all fell in love with. It will allow for more creative freedom and can better portray the fantastical elements inherent in Sonic's world.

By signing this petition, you are supporting not just me but millions of other fans who want to see our favorite blue hedgehog portrayed as he should be - animated and full of life. Let's ask Sega to remake these movies using only animation techniques in order to truly honor this iconic character's legacy.

Development for a Sonic the Hedgehog film dates back to 1993, when Michealene Risley, consumer products director of Sega of America, negotiated with several Hollywood producers. Risley had helped license Sonic for the animated series Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog. Sega of America CEO Tom Kalinskefeared damaging the brand, citing the commercial and critical failures of previous video game film adaptations such as Super Mario Bros. (1993) and Street Fighter (1994). Despite Kalinske's concerns, Sega was enthusiastic. In August 1994, Sega struck a development deal with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Trilogy Entertainment Group, with Pen Densham as executive producer. The film was to be titled Sonic the Hedgehog: Wonders of the World, and would follow Sonic after coming into the real world of a kid named Josh and fighting Doctor Robotnik. MGM later cancelled the film after a failed attempt to give the film to DreamWorks Pictures.

In 2002, Ben Hurst pitched an animated Sonic film to DIC Entertainment that would be a continuation of the Sonic the Hedgehog TV series, on which he worked as a writer. DiC put Hurst in contact with a Sega executive interested in the idea. Hurst was contacted by Ken Penders, writer of the Archie Comics' Sonic the Hedgehog comic book series, who had been alerted of Hurst's plans. Though Hurst told him his strategy and offered to include him in his effort, Penders told Sega that Hurst was trying to co-opt the franchise, leading Sega to dismiss Hurst and his proposal. In September 2003, Penders pitched his own concept for a Sonic film, Sonic Armageddon. In Penders' words, the film would have been an origin story and a series reset, resolving the plot threads which began in the animated Sonicshow and continued in Archie's comic series. The project was dropped in 2007 due to a corporate upheaval and the death of Sega licensing manager Robert Leffler, who had supported Penders. Penders later confirmed that the film was not pitched to DreamWorks at all.

Please sign this petition if you believe in preserving the original spirit and charm of Sonic through cartoons!