Pokemon Leak Hints At A Second Detective Pikachu Movie

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Key Takeaways

  • A new Detective Pikachu movie is rumored to be titled The Great Detective Pikachu.
  • A possible Detective Pikachu sequel has been in development since 2021 with director Jordan Vogt-Roberts attached.
  • The first Detective Pikachu was a box-office success, hinting at the potential for a sequel.

As a seasoned gamer with over 30 years of experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgic excitement at the prospect of a Detective Pikachu sequel. The original film was a refreshing take on the Pokémon universe, blending live-action and animation in a unique way that captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The idea of revisiting Ryme City with our favorite electric detective is tantalizing, to say the least.

The latest Pokémon leak provided several hints about upcoming series installments, along with possible indications regarding the continuation of the Detective Pikachu films. While the live-action Detective Pikachu movie achieved success, a follow-up has yet to be produced.

In 2019, the movie “Detective Pikachu” hit the screens, directed by Rob Letterman who is renowned for his work on “Shark Tale”. Ryan Reynolds, famously known for playing Deadpool and Wolverine, provided the voice for Pikachu in this film. Justice Smith, a cast member from “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves”, played the role of Tim Goodman, Pikachu’s human partner. The film unfolded in the imaginary city of Ryme City, where humans and Pokémon live harmoniously. The story revolved around Tim and Detective Pikachu joining forces to unravel the mystery behind the death of Tim’s father, Harry, a police officer in Ryme City. Although it didn’t receive rave reviews, “Detective Pikachu” made a whopping $450 million at the box office and held the title for the highest-grossing video game movie until 2023’s “Super Mario Bros. Movie” surpassed it.

Pokémon Leak May Have Revealed Detective Pikachu 2’s Title

Back in October, I learned that Game Freak, the creators of Pokémon games, experienced a hack which led to a significant leak of their confidential data. Among other things, it seemed to reveal the title of an upcoming Detective Pikachu movie. According to ComicBook.com, the film might be called “The Great Detective Pikachu,” and it’s been in development since 2021. Jordan Vogt-Roberts, known for directing Kong: Skull Island and You’re the Worst, was apparently attached to this project. Details about the movie’s plot were also allegedly leaked, but it remains unclear if the project is still in its original form or has been revised since then. With Vogt-Roberts now working on Metal Gear Solid and Gundam adaptations, it seems he might not have room for Detective Pikachu 2 on his schedule.

The latest news about the Detective Pikachu sequel came in 2023, when Deadline mentioned that Jonathan Krisel, co-creator of Portlandia, was negotiating to direct the upcoming Pokémon film, with Chris Galletta penning the script. This suggests that the recent rumors about the Detective Pikachu sequel might be referring to an earlier version of the film. Moreover, Justice Smith, who starred in the first movie, told Screen Rant that there hasn’t been any progress on another Detective Pikachu film, hinting at potential delays in its development once more. Such stalls are not uncommon considering the influence of last year’s Writer’s Guild strike in Hollywood, which delayed numerous projects in pre-production.

It’s quite likely that a second Detective Pikachu movie will be made, given the success of the first film and the ongoing popularity of the Pokémon franchise. The latest Detective Pikachu game in Japan was a massive hit, which indicates strong interest in the series. Moreover, the mention of Detective Pikachu 2 in recent Pokemon leaks suggests that work on the sequel may have been underway for some time now. All it might take is the right combination of creative elements to get things moving again.

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2024-10-25 03:08