Pokémon Detective Pikachu_
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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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
19 countries
Rakuten TV
12 countries
Netflix
10 countries
Max
3 countries
U
Universal+ Amazon Channel
2 countries
Movistar Plus+
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Pokémon Detective Pikachu earned $449.8M worldwide on a $150.0M budget — a 200% return on investment.
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Year context
Pokémon Detective Pikachu was released 7 years ago in 2019.
CAST (20)
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
Ryoma Takeuchi
Male Pokémon Trainer
Rina Hoshino
Mewtwo (voice)
CREW
Director
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$150.0M
Budget
$449.8M
Revenue
+200%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
The Pokémon Company
Legendary Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (7,223 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$150,000,000
Box Office
$449,762,638
Profit
+$299,762,638
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Pokémon Detective Pikachu?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who directed Pokémon Detective Pikachu?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu was directed by Rob Letterman.
Who stars in Pokémon Detective Pikachu?
The cast of Pokémon Detective Pikachu includes Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton, Bill Nighy, Ken Watanabe.
How much did Pokémon Detective Pikachu make at the box office?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu earned $449,762,638 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $150,000,000.
What is the rating of Pokémon Detective Pikachu?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 7,223 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
KEYWORDS (11)
amnesia
detective
car crash
whodunit
based on video game
missing person
missing parent
buddy comedy
neo-noir
live action and animation
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