Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton, Ken Watanabe
The Return of the Sleuth Duo
The world’s most coffee-addicted, wisecracking detective is back on the case. Pokémon: Detective Pikachu 2 – Shadow Chronicles plunges back into the dazzling, neon-lit, and sometimes dangerous streets of Ryme City, where the harmonious coexistence between humans and Pokémon is a fragile commodity—and a new darkness is threatening to shatter it entirely.
The Shadow Conspiracy
Tim Goodman (Justice Smith) and the now-veteran intrepid reporter Lucy Stevens (Kathryn Newton) uncover a sinister and highly organized underground operation. This shadowy ring is dedicated to creating “Shadow Pokémon”— creatures whose hearts are artificially and brutally closed off, turning them from loving companions into aggressive, emotionless weapons. The trail of this operation leads directly to the highest levels of Ryme City’s corporate and political structures.
The investigation takes a dramatic turn when a mysterious, electrifying encounter with a Legendary Pokémon—rumored to be tied to an ancient, forgotten war—unexpectedly restores the profound psychic link between Tim and his partner.
- Pikachu Speaks: Suddenly, Pikachu gets his voice (and his signature snarky attitude) back, once again voiced by the inimitable Ryan Reynolds. Now able to communicate and collaborate with his partner, the detective duo is back in full force, ready to navigate Ryme City’s dangerous criminal underworld.
- The Global Threat: Their investigation requires them to interrogate eccentric Pokémon witnesses, battle corrupted trainers, and ultimately expose a conspiracy that goes far deeper than the shimmering corporate towers of Ryme City. This plot threatens not just the city’s peace, but the very nature of the Pokémon world’s balance. Ken Watanabe returns as Detective Yoshida, providing crucial, grizzled support as the crisis escalates.
With a vastly expanded Pokédex of creatures, bigger and more dazzling Pokémon battles, and a mystery that connects directly to the ancient origins of the Pokémon world, the investigation gets electrifying. Get your magnifying glass ready, load up on caffeine, and prepare for a shocking, high-voltage ride.
