CBR

  • WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Detective Pikachu, in theaters now. 1 / 8

  • Writers Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit drew from a extensive library of films for influence. 2 / 8

  • Film noir played a heavy role for pacing and storytelling sensibilities. 3 / 8

  • Blade Runner was a major visual inspiration in the design of Ryme City. 4 / 8

  • The blend of Pokemon and humans was inspired by Who Framed Roger Rabbit. 5 / 8

  • Mos Eisley and its combination of aliens and humans was also an influence. 6 / 8

  • The finale involving PokeFloats was carefully distanced from 1989's Batman. 7 / 8

  • Drawing from their own personal films helped the writers connect to the material. 8 / 8