*Enter Sonic ring noise here*

Oh, it looks like there's a lot to look forward to in this action-packed sequel.

The first trailer for 'Sonic The Hedgehog 2' has dropped, showing us the return of the blue ball of light and speed (voiced by Ben Schwartz). But it also shows off a number of other familiar faces being added into the mix for the sequel.

In case you were worried he wouldn't return to Earth, think again; the delightfully insane Dr. Robotnik, played by Jim Carrey, is back and he's looking much more like his video game counterpart than ever before (he's now bald). Also returning will be James Marsden, who plays local town sheriff of Green Hills, Tom.

Adding in some more computer animation this time around will be Tails, Sonic's two-tailed fox friend. Colleen O'Shaughnessey, the original voice actor of the video game character, will once again reprise her role from the first movie, which saw Tails appear very briefly before the end credits rolled.

Another familiar face from the video games who will be joining the ranks for 'Sonic The Hedgehog 2' is Knuckles, who is voiced by Idris Elba.

In the video game series, Sonic, Tails and Knuckles are an unstoppable trio when it comes to collecting golden rings and putting a stop to Dr. Robotnik and his evil plans. This time, however, there's been a slight change in the script.

As we can see in the trailer below, Knuckles actually joins forces with the crazed Robotnik, and what looks like an epic battle ensues between Sonic and the strong and spikey-knuckled echidna.

The evil-doers are on a global search for an emerald that has incredible power. And so, Sonic and Tails will be hot on their, er, tails.

Here's the trailer.

The world’s favourite blue hedgehog is back for a next-level adventure in 'Sonic The Hedgehog 2'. After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.

'Sonic The Hedgehog 2' hits cinemas in April 2022.