Pokemon fans can catch a great deal on Detective Pikachu’s Limited Edition Steelbook at Amazon. Normally $33, the collectible 4K Blu-ray edition is on sale for only $20.49. The discount probably won’t stick around for too long, and it’s worth noting this edition has sold out multiple times since its release last April. The 2025 Steelbook Edition is also in stock at Gruv ($28) and Walmart ($31), but Amazon is the only retailer offering the substantial discount.
Detective Pikachu originally released on Blu-ray back in 2019. At the time, Best Buy had an exclusive edition with a steelbook case. Outside of overpriced listings on eBay and other marketplaces, the original steelbook is long gone. The 2025 Steelbook Edition’s design is based on one of the Pikachu posters used to promote the theatrical release.
$20.49 (was $33)
Detective Pikachu’s new Limited Edition Steelbook includes 4K Blu-ray and 1080p Blu-ray discs as well as a voucher to claim a digital copy. The voucher needs to be redeemed by June 30, 2027.
The front and back covers feature Pikachu’s smiling face with Ryme City in the backdrop. The interior art is a screenshot from the film featuring Tim Goodman with Pikachu on his shoulder.
On the technical side, this is an upscaled 4K Blu-ray edition with support for HDR10 and multiple enhanced audio tracks: Dolby Atmos, TrueHD 7.1, and Digital 5.1.
Here’s the list of bonus features found on all 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray editions of Pokemon Detective Pikachu:
- Alternate opening
- My Pokemon Adventure featuring Justice Smith
- Mr. Mime’s Audio Commentary (one scene)
- Ryan Reynolds: Outside the Actor’s Studio
- “Carry On” Music Video
- Creating the World of Detective Pikachu featurettes
- Welcome to Ryme City
- Bringing Pokemon to Life
- Uncovering the Magic
- Colorful Characters
- Action
It’s worth noting that Detective Pikachu’s standard editions routinely sell for cheap. At the moment, the 4K Blu-ray edition is $14.69 (was $25) and the 1080p Blu-ray is only $8.
Detective Pikachu played a huge part in changing the perception and expectations for video game adaptations. It also provided a blueprint for live-action adaptations of other storied game franchises with similar cartoonish graphical styles. Detective Pikachu is the fifth highest-grossing video game adaptation of all time. The only movies that have pulled in more money at the worldwide box office are The Super Mario Bros. Movie, A Minecraft Movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Warcraft.
For another Pokemon steelbook, check out Pokemon: The Movies 1-3 Steelbook Collection on Blu-ray, which is back in stock at Gruv and Walmart for $25 (was $40) and $33 at Amazon.
at Amazon and Walmart.
Video Game Movie Steelbook Editions
If you want more video game adaptations with collectible steelbook cases, you’re in luck: There are a number of new and upcoming 4K Blu-rays of some of the most popular films based on games. The most notable upcoming release is Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Limited Edition Steelbook on February 17.
Video Game TV Adaptations – Steelbook Editions
On the TV adaptation side, several notable TV series received Steelbook Editions in 2025, including Arcane Season 2, Fallout Season 1, and The Last of Us Season 2.
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