Pokémon Detective Pikachu
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Synopsis
In a world where people collect pocket-size monsters (Pokémon) to do battle, a boy comes across an intelligent monster who seeks to be a detective.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official 4K TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-30
Top Cast
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Ryan Reynolds
Detective Pikachu (voice)
Justice Smith
Tim Goodman
Kathryn Newton
Lucy Stevens
Bill Nighy
Howard Clifford
Ken Watanabe
Lieutenant Hide Yoshida
Chris Geere
Roger Clifford
Suki Waterhouse
Ms. Norman
Josette Simon
Grams
Alejandro De Mesa
Bartender
Rita Ora
Dr. Ann Laurent
Karan Soni
Jack
Max Fincham
Young Tim Goodman
Simone Ashley
Girlfriend
Edward Davis
Boyfriend
Diplo
DJ
Omar Chaparro
Sebastian
Ben Fox
Lead Cop
Kadiff Kirwan
Mayor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 74 DaysParis
Festival / Special Debut
May 10, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 23, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 6, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$450.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3x
+$300.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Letterman
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, Derek Connolly, Rob Letterman
- Original Score
- Henry Jackman
- Original Title
- Pokémon Detective Pikachu
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $150M
- Worldwide Gross
- $450.1M
- Production Studios
- Legendary Pictures, The Pokémon Company, TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Letterman
Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, Derek Connolly, Rob Letterman, Nicole Perlman
Henry Jackman
John Mathieson, Tim Wooster
Mark Sanger, James Thomas
Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr., Ali Mendes, Tsunekazu Ishihara, Toshio Miyahara, Hiro Matsuoka
Department Leadership Roster
Erik Nordby
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rob Letterman
Director
Nigel Phelps
Production Design
John Mathieson
Director of Photography
Mark Sanger
Editor
Suzie Harman
Costume Design
Dan Hernandez
Screenplay
Benji Samit
Screenplay
Derek Connolly
Screenplay
Rob Letterman
Screenplay
James Thomas
Editor
Jonathan Fawkner
Visual Effects Supervisor
Henry Jackman
Original Music Composer
Cale Boyter
Producer
Don McGowan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pokémon Detective Pikachu about?
In a world where people collect pocket-size monsters (Pokémon) to do battle, a boy comes across an intelligent monster who seeks to be a detective.
Who directed Pokémon Detective Pikachu?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu was directed by Rob Letterman.
Who stars in Pokémon Detective Pikachu?
The principal cast of Pokémon Detective Pikachu includes Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton, Bill Nighy, Ken Watanabe.
When was Pokémon Detective Pikachu released and how long is it?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Pokémon Detective Pikachu?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu had a reported production budget of $150M and grossed $450.1M at the worldwide box office (3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Pokémon Detective Pikachu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pokémon Detective Pikachu was composed by Henry Jackman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pokémon Detective Pikachu?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).