The Earth Day Detective Pikachu trailer reminds us what a beautiful world we live in. Check out many first looks at various earthy Pokémon in the live-action trailer.
In the Earth Day trailer, there are more reveals of Pokémon live-action models, including Treeko, Squirtle (previously seen on a missing poster) and Pangoro.
The trailer is set to Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World,” and has a melancholic, almost nostalgic tone. The Pokémon all look happy, if not a bit longing.
We are brought back to the scene where Tim carries an injured Detective Pikachu through the Morelull river (“Red roses too, I see them bloom, for me and you”). It’s touching, and is a pretty strong emotional beat.
The Detective Pikachu promotional content released before this trailer was typically very funny, action-packed, and full of one-liners.
While Pikachu does get in a bit of a joke at the end of the trailer (“Listen, kid. I know this much: if your dad was here, he’d hug you so hard your bones would pop.”) it’s followed by Tim crying silent tears as Pikachu looks mournfully on at the grieving child.
Take a look at the full Earth Day Detective Pikachu trailer for yourself below.
Detective Pikachu is a new story set in the overarching Pokémon universe. The film takes place in a Rhyme City, where trainers and Pokémon accompany each other on everything from daily errands to epic adventures. Sounds like a dream come true, eh?
Ryan Reynolds, the actor that lends his voice to the titular yellow Pokémon, tweeted out the following this morning, revealing the emotional trailer.
A little shot of wonderful for a weary world. #DetectivePikachu pic.twitter.com/xUAeGkTbZC
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) April 22, 2019
For an actor known for his Deadpool-esque cheeky jokes, that sure is a sober message.
Detective Pikachu hits theatres this May 10.
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