Universal Pictures and The Pokémon Company have officially announced Detective Pikachu 2, confirming that a sequel to the 2019 film is in active development.

Confirmed details: - Original lead actor and director are returning - Filming began in June 2026 - Expected theatrical release: Summer 2027 - Budget increased from the original to expand the scope - New Pokémon species featured that weren't in the first film

The first Detective Pikachu film grossed over $430 million worldwide, making it one of the most successful video game movie adaptations of all time. The sequel aims to build on that success with a more complex mystery and expanded world-building.