Detective Pikachu was an interesting project from the beginning, as soon as we had heard Ryan Reynolds would be starring as the beloved Pokémon character. Well, the first trailer is here, and it’s just that. Very interesting. The Deadpool actor shared the trailer on his own personal page, and we have it for you to witness below.
I think we all knew I’d wind up as a miniature detective repeatedly saying the same two words. Just didn’t think it’d be this soon. #PikaPika #DetectivePikachu pic.twitter.com/L4iB760fJO
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) November 12, 2018
Personally, I thought the voice didn’t really fit that well, but the characters throughout the trailer, including Pikachu, all look great. And if that wasn’t enough, here’s a synopsis for the film:
The story begins when ace detective Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery.
Chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City—a sprawling, modern metropolis where humans and Pokémon live side by side in a hyper-realistic live-action world—they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful co-existence and threaten the whole Pokémon universe.
Some of the reaction for the trailer can be found below:
— Will Gough (@Goughy_7) November 12, 2018
If Deadpool and Detective Pikachu had a crossover 🤔…#PikaPika #DetectivePikachu pic.twitter.com/9LuEXE1y3i
— Vikrant Aarav (@aarav_vikrant) November 12, 2018
Check out the Poster 😎#DetectivePikachu ⚡@VancityReynolds pic.twitter.com/FKSKsNA7eG
— Vikrant Aarav (@aarav_vikrant) November 12, 2018
I can only picture you as Pikachu in my head from now on!
— Jacksepticeye (@Jack_Septic_Eye) November 12, 2018
Okay that trailer is hilarious. Mr.mime sold me on watching it. And i am loving how they have all the pokemon animated. I should go play the game now. pic.twitter.com/Gb0Wpvz7Ee
— Pokémon Trainer Mouse (@Mousealchemist) November 12, 2018
— SuperAntlers (@SuperAntlers) November 12, 2018
Next level adorable.
Damn it.
How’s any man supposed to measure up to you, man?!
Least I can take my kids to this one.
Can’t wait.— momma raising boys to think first. (@pierre_tara) November 12, 2018
Just as long as it’s not the green lantern all over again We all only need that Once a lifetime
— Wade Wilson (@WadeWilsonNZ) November 12, 2018
We doubt anything could possibly be as bad as Green Lantern.
Detective Pikachu hits theaters everywhere on May 10th, 2019.