The first Detective Pikachu movie was a surprise hit in 2018. The film grossed $845 million worldwide on a budget of just $150-million. It also has an impressive 8.2 out of 10 ratings on IMDB with 105,000 votes. The plot for the sequel is currently unknown, but it’s rumored that Ryan Reynolds could reprise his role as Detective Pikachu’s voice actor after he tweeted, “I would do this again in a heartbeat.” We will have to wait until 2020 to find out!
About Detective Pikachu:
Detective Pikachu is an upcoming 2019 American mystery adventure film based on the Pokémon media franchise, as well as a spin-off of the live-action Pokémon television series. Detective Pikachu stars Ryan Reynolds and Justice Smith and follows Tim Goodman (Smith), who teams up with Detective Pikachu to find out why his father wept while watching an eight-year-old girl’s memories.
Release date:
The release date for the second part of Detective Pikachu is expected to be on screens in 2021 December; however, no official news has been announced.
Production:
Detective Pikachu is currently in pre-production and is expected to begin filming sometime this month (March 2019) for a May release date next year, which would be the first live-action Pokémon film released since 2001’s Pokémon: The Movie 2000.
Detective Pikachu will be directed by Rob Letterman and written by Nicole Perlman, Alex Hirsch, and Letterman. Hiromasa Yonebayashi will serve as the film’s director of animation while Mary Parent is set to produce with Joe Caracciolo Jr. and The Pokémon Company’s Tsunekazu Ishihara serving as executive producers alongside Reynolds.
Filming:
Filming for the movie is currently underway in London, and a plot summary has been released. It reads: “The story begins when ace private eye Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu.
Revenue:
Revenue projections for Detective Pikachu are estimated to be around $ 235 million worldwide. The movie is projected to make close to that number during opening weekend, though it may slightly fall short of that goal due to stiff competition from other films like Avengers: Endgame and Aladdin.
The Plot:
While investigating the disappearance of his father, Tim meets Detective Pikachu. With help from this Pokémon’s mysterious power to speak with humans, they begin their quest to find out what happened.
The plot of the second movie is still a mystery, and details about it are scarce at this point. All we know for sure is that Detective Pikachu will be returning for another adventure, though there’s no word on whether Tim will return as well or not.
The plot of Detective Pikachu follows a young man named Tim Goodman, who teams up with his father’s partner, the talking detective Pokémon. Together, they attempt to locate Tim’s father, who has gone missing.
The Starring Cast:
- Ryan Reynolds will be voicing Detective Pikachu.
- The cast also includes Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton as the human leads of the film.
- In addition, there are other Pokémon characters that play a central role in plot development, including Charizard and Psyduck.
Reviews:
Reviews for Detective Pikachu have been largely positive, with the film earning an 88% “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The plot and cast of characters are praised as being smartly written, while Reynolds’ performance is said to be a bit over-the-top but enjoyable regardless. The film’s CGI has been noted as being occasionally distracting, but the movie is generally considered to be a good time for all audiences.
Ratings:
Ratings for the film have been largely positive, with many reviewers giving it a four-star rating or better. Many have noted that the plot and cast of characters are smartly written, especially for a film with such an outlandish premise.
Expectations:
Expectations are high for the film’s performance in its opening weekend, with many speculating that it will have a strong showing at the box office. The film is projected to gross an estimated $125 million in its opening weekend, which would be a record for any movie starring Smith.
