Photographs of life-sized models of Tails and Knuckles have been pictured on set of Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Fans took to clear notice the lack of Sonic’s friends in the first film. Just as in the games, comics and multiple tv series, the upcoming new film would probably have Sonic and Tails come up against an agitated Dr. Eggman,

Sonic’s allies, Knuckles and Echidna were reported way after the film's official release that sonic’s friends, Knuckles the Echidna would contribute to a large role in the forthcoming sequel as well.