DETECTIVE PIKACHU 2 Will Reportedly Be The Next Film In The Franchise; Spinoffs To Follow

DETECTIVE PIKACHU 2 Will Reportedly Be The Next Film In The Franchise; Spinoffs To Follow

Detective Pikachu, AKA the movie to break the video game curse, will be followed by a direct sequel. This will then lead to a more diverse slate for the newfound cinematic universe. Check it out...

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By Dragonsfoe - May 17, 2019 01:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Pokémon
Source: ComicBook.com
Pokemon: Detective Pikachu managed to deliver solid box office returns during its opening weekend, especially against the juggernaut that is Avengers: Endgame. The latest reports regarding the status of the franchise points to a direct sequel being the next film in the Pokemon cinematic expansion. 

In the same way that Iron Man 2 was fast-tracked in response to the success of its predecessor, ComicBook.com reports that Legendary is hoping to do the same by getting a sequel out as soon as possible before banking on riskier endeavors.

Earlier this year The Hollywood Reporter announced the involvement of Oren Uziel (Sonic The Hedgehog) to write the screenplay for the sequel. It has also been reported by GWW that a Red and Blue adaptation is in the works. Factoring in the ComicBook.com report, it seems as though fans now have a better idea of Legendary's upcoming slate.

Are you excited for the upcoming sequel?
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SoBeKing
SoBeKing - 5/17/2019, 1:45 PM
Anyone see it? How is it?
ChrisRed
ChrisRed - 5/17/2019, 1:50 PM
@SobecKing - it's not what you might except from a Pokémon movie but that's probably a good thing. As a childhood fan, I liked it a lot.
MrCamw1
MrCamw1 - 5/17/2019, 1:57 PM
@SobecKing - it's pretty good.
Alex35
Alex35 - 5/17/2019, 1:57 PM
@SobecKing - it's lovely and the story isn't half bad at all, actually.
ChrisRed
ChrisRed - 5/17/2019, 1:49 PM
Yes bring on the sequel. Can't wait!
GhostDog
GhostDog - 5/17/2019, 1:52 PM
Alex35
Alex35 - 5/17/2019, 1:57 PM
Saw it today actually. It's beautiful movie. The humor,the emotions, the action. I got watery eyes at 2 occasions.

I'm not sure about the sequel though, because it earns slow money, as I can tell. It will break even, but not sure about making much of a profit at this pace.

And that's a shame because the movie is really good (best VG adaptaion by FAR) and lovely. It deserves big bank.
MUTO123
MUTO123 - 5/17/2019, 2:06 PM
Off-topic: so Uwe Boll has a Letterboxd account now. And it's about what you'd expect.
MexCowboyNation
MexCowboyNation - 5/17/2019, 2:19 PM
Need to see it. Hopefully this weekend. I am glad it is getting a part two. I hope an Ash movies series is made.
DonDave
DonDave - 5/17/2019, 2:20 PM
How? The only reason he's a detective is because Pikachu is merged with Tim's dad (Ryan Reynolds) who is an an actual detective. Since Mewtwo separated them, how would you do a sequel?
TheUnworthyThor
TheUnworthyThor - 5/17/2019, 2:23 PM
@DonDave - Unseparate them.
four20smoke
four20smoke - 5/17/2019, 4:15 PM
@DonDave - hey dickbag, u wanna put a spoiler tag on that next time?
TheUnworthyThor
TheUnworthyThor - 5/17/2019, 2:20 PM
I liked it, I look forward to watching a sequel, but I’m more excited about all the other things that can be done in this universe.
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