The film is based on the Detective Pikachu Nintendo 3DS game, which debuted in Japan in 2016.
Actor Ryan Reynolds’ YouTube channel began streaming a video for Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros.’ live-action Pokémon: Detective Pikachu film on Wednesday.
Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) plays Detective Pikachu.
The film will open in Japan on May 3 and then debut in the United States on May 10.