Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
Directed by Rob LettermanIn a world where people collect Pokémon to do battle, a boy comes across an intelligent talking Pikachu who seeks to be a detective.
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu Ratings & Reviews
- Manuel Frangis25 March 2025I just watched Pokémon: Detective Pikachu again and I give it 5 out of 5 stars. This movie completely surprised me when I first saw it and honestly it still holds up as one of the best video game movies ever made. It is fun, exciting, and has so much heart. Whether you are a longtime Pokémon fan or just looking for a cool adventure movie, this one delivers. Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu is what makes the movie work so well. It sounds weird at first, hearing his voice coming out of a little yellow electric mouse, but somehow it totally works. He brings so much humor and personality to Pikachu and makes the character feel real. His delivery is perfect and the balance of funny, sarcastic, and emotional moments makes you really care about him. Justice Smith does a great job as the lead character, Tim Goodman. You believe his journey and he plays well off the wild energy of Pikachu. Their friendship is the heart of the story and watching it grow over the course of the movie is one of the best parts. He brings a more grounded feel to all the craziness going on around him. The Pokémon world in this movie looks amazing. Ryme City feels like a place where humans and Pokémon actually live side by side. The way all the Pokémon are designed is awesome. They look realistic but still stay true to their original designs. You can tell a lot of love went into how each one was brought to life. Whether it is Charizard, Bulbasaur, Snorlax, or Psyduck, every Pokémon feels like it belongs in this world. The plot is solid and keeps things moving. It is a mystery story at its core, and the detective angle gives it a fun twist on the usual Pokémon formula. There are a lot of twists and turns, and even though it is made for a younger audience, the story has enough depth to keep older viewers interested too. The action scenes are great. There are cool battles, chase scenes, and high energy moments that feel like they came straight out of the games or the anime. But what really stands out is how the action is mixed with character moments and humor. It never feels too dark or too silly. It finds that perfect middle ground. The visual effects are really impressive. Seeing Pokémon in live action could have easily looked strange or fake, but the effects team nailed it. Everything from the fur on Pikachu to the glow of Pokémon powers looks polished and believable. The pacing is strong. There are no boring parts and the movie keeps the energy up the whole time. Whether it is solving the mystery, meeting new Pokémon, or getting into some wild situation, it always has something fun going on. I give it 5 out of 5 stars because it does everything right. It respects the source material, it tells a fun and emotional story, and it looks amazing. It is the kind of movie you can watch again and again and still find something new to enjoy. Overall Pokémon: Detective Pikachu is a fun, clever, and heartwarming movie that brings the world of Pokémon to life in the best way possible. It has laughs, action, mystery, and characters you actually care about. I loved every second of it and I hope they make more movies like this in the future.
- Kalem28 February 2025Now Steaming on Plex March 1, 2025
- Ddoughnut21 May 2025Some of these Pokemon designs look like they came from a horror movie
- Rowan Krzysiak12 February 2025Fair enough it's better than most attempts in this ilk but don't confuse that with it actually being particularly good. If you don't have an understanding of Pokèmon either I have no idea what this is to you.
- macaronz1 hr agoI’ve been on a bit of a detective movie binge lately, which led me to Detective Pikachu. As someone who isn't a Pokémon fan and never played the games, the entire world felt like a fresh, imaginative experience. While the mystery itself is a bit thin and the plot is clearly geared toward a younger family audience, I still thoroughly enjoyed it. The CGI is top-tier, and it was genuinely heartwarming to see these characters brought to life. A great, lighthearted watch for anyone looking for a fun escape.
- Zokkiie26 March 2026First time seeing it again since it came out, and I forgot how easy it is to just sink into it. It’s got this light, playful energy the whole way through that makes it feel effortless to watch. The world still looks great, and there’s a surprising amount of care in the little details that keeps things interesting. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, which helps the cheesier bits feel intentional instead of awkward. It’s not trying to be anything huge, but it’s genuinely entertaining and has more charm than you’d expect. Just a solid, feel-good watch.
- Phineas11 July 2025Honestly much better and more flushed out than I was expecting. Ryan Reynolds continues to deliver. The human cast outside of Bill Nighy were a little annoying though.
- mickerdoo14 February 2026Decent justice done for the Pokemon universe. I think with the right casting and story, the effects are ready.
- munk88828 December 2025I played Pokemon Blue on Gameboy when I was 10. Almost 30 years later I get to watch stuff like this with my kids. It's fun. Is this the best movie ever made? Naw. But as a long time Pokemon fan, it's a fun view of a live action Pokemon film that honors the IP. And. I like Ryan Reynolds.
- DOAN FSD24 November 2025To say that it was weird would be a bit of an understatement. Nothing about this movie works other than the visual.
- flavo4322 November 2025Pokémon Detective Pikachu feels like the live-action Pokémon movie we should have gotten years ago. The franchise has been around so long that it’s almost shocking no one tried a proper big-screen adaptation earlier, and this was the perfect story to start with. Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu is inspired casting—his delivery adds just the right amount of humour and sarcasm without undermining the emotional moments. The worldbuilding is excellent; seeing familiar Pokémon integrated naturally into city life is a huge part of the fun, and the sheer variety on screen makes Ryme City feel alive. The mystery plot is simple but engaging enough to carry things along between the visual and nostalgic delights. It’s a movie that respects long-time fans while still being accessible to newcomers. My only real disappointment is that we may never get a sequel or another live-action Pokémon film on this level, which feels like a missed opportunity.
- officialgarrettc29 October 2025Honestly a phenomenal movie.
- Louis White3 October 2025Quite a good film.
- Jamie Talbot7 September 2025Was it perfect? No. Did I enjoy it? Yes I think it was a great movie adaptation of the Pokémon universe. The animations were absolutely beautiful. The thing that impressed me most was how the dragon type Pokémon’s skin looked. It looked incredible and so realistic and leather like. I also saw quite a few people they disliked Reynolds playing Pikachu however, I think he did a good job voice acting him and didn’t find him annoying.
- MrPoke26 August 2025Cute animation and cool world design. Unfortunately the plot goes too Hollywood for it's own sake.
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Pokémon: Detective Pikachu was released on 3 May 2019.
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu was directed by Rob Letterman.
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu has a runtime of 1h 44m.
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu was produced by Don McGowan, Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Hidenaga Katakami.
In a world where people collect Pokémon to do battle, a boy comes across an intelligent talking Pikachu who seeks to be a detective.
The key characters in Pokémon: Detective Pikachu are Detective Pikachu (voice) (Ryan Reynolds), Tim Goodman (Justice Smith), Lucy Stevens (Kathryn Newton).
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu is rated PG.
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu is a Family, Fantasy, Mystery film.
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu has an audience rating of 8.2 out of 10.
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu had a budget of US$150M.
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu has made US$449.8M at the box office.