Ryan Reynolds
Kathryn Newton
Justice Smith
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Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019)
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Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) Storyline
Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) is an adaptation based on a popular video game franchise. The project expands the gaming universe into live-action or television storytelling while introducing iconic characters, locations and mythology to a wider audience. Fans of the original games will recognise many references, visual callbacks and story elements inspired directly by the source material. As video-game adaptations continue becoming more successful in mainstream entertainment, Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) remains an important part of the wider gaming adaptation landscape.
Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) Details Director, release, studio & more
- Release
- 01/01/2019
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Last Updated
- 16 Aug 2026
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CMDB Review
8/10
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Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) Review 8/10
We have rated Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) 8 out of 10 because it delivers entertaining moments for fans of the original franchise while expanding the property into film or television. The production captures elements of the games through action, visuals, characters and world-building. While some adaptations stay closer to the source material than others, each project helped grow interest in video-game movies and series as a serious entertainment category.
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- Based on a popular video game franchise.
- Expanded the property into film or television.
- Features recognisable characters and lore from the games.
- Helped grow the popularity of video-game adaptations.
- Built a strong fandom online.
- Contains references for longtime players.
- Part of the growing gaming adaptation trend.
- Connected gaming audiences with mainstream entertainment.
- Introduced the franchise to wider audiences.
- Remains part of modern gaming pop culture.
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