: Tim Goodman (Justice Smith), a 21-year-old insurance agent, travels to Ryme City after the mysterious disappearance and presumed death of his father, Harry.

The story is set in , a unique metropolis where humans and PokГ©mon coexist as equals without PokГ© Balls or competitive battles.

: Tim encounters a Pikachu (voiced by Ryan Reynolds) who was his father's partner. Uniquely, Tim can understand exactly what this Pikachu is saying, though others only hear "Pika-Pika".

: Together, they investigate the mystery surrounding Harry's accident and a shadowy conspiracy involving a substance called "R" that causes PokГ©mon to become violent. Technical & Artistic Details

PokГ©mon Detective Pikachu is the first live-action/CGI hybrid entry in the PokГ©mon franchise. Directed by Rob Letterman , the film grossed approximately $433 million worldwide against a $150 million budget, making it one of the most successful video game adaptations at the time of its release. Core Narrative & Premise