Detective Pikachu 2 movie production status is currently Development
March 10, 2023 • Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight' Legendary Entertainment confirmed a Detective Pikachu movie was still in "active development".
Plot: What's the story about?
A second installment to the live-action movie Detective Pikachu is being prepped.
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Who stars in Detective Pikachu 2: Cast List
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Who's making Detective Pikachu 2: Crew List
A look at the Detective Pikachu 2 behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jonathan Krisel last directed Mermaids in Paradise and Sesame Street. The film's writer Oren Uziel last wrote Lost City of D and The Lost City .
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Watch Detective Pikachu 2 Trailers & Videos
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Production: What we know about Detective Pikachu 2?
Key Facts
- Portlandia co-creator Jonathan Krisel is in negotiations to direct the live-action sequel (Deadline, 3/10/2023).
Filming Timeline
- 2023 - March: The film was set to Development status.
Legendary Entertainment confirmed a Detective Pikachu movie was still in "active development".
- 2019 - January: The film was set to Development status.
Detective Pikachu 2 Release Date: When is the film coming out?
Detective Pikachu 2 is coming out as a release To Be Announced (TBA). There are 9,416 other movies coming out on the same date, including The Six Billion Dollar Man, The Nightingale and The Rosie Project.