Amazon has the Detective Pikachu Limited Edition Steelbook on sale for less than $28. Launched in late April, this 4K Blu-ray version had climbed to as excessive as $42.49 final month (and previous to launch). The present $28 value matches the all-time low for this lovable collectible model of charming live-action Pokemon movie.
Detective Pikachu initially launched on Blu-ray again in 2019. On the time, Greatest Purchase had an unique version with a steelbook case. That model is lengthy gone–Greatest Purchase does not even carry films these days–and is frequently listed for ridiculous costs on eBay and different marketplaces. The brand new version comes with a distinct steelbook case that includes Ryme Metropolis’s finest detective.
$28 (was $33)
Detective Pikachu’s new Restricted Version Steelbook consists of 4K Blu-ray and 1080p Blu-ray discs in addition to a voucher to say a digital copy. The voucher must be redeemed by June 30, 2027.
The back and front covers function Pikachu’s smiling face with Ryme Metropolis within the backdrop. The inside artwork is a screenshot from the movie that includes Tim Goodman with Pikachu on his shoulder.
On the technical aspect, that is an upscaled 4K Blu-ray version with help for HDR10 and a number of enhanced audio tracks: Dolby Atmos, TrueHD 7.1, and Digital 5.1.
This is the checklist of bonus options discovered on all 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray editions of Pokemon Detective Pikachu:
- Alternate opening
- My Pokemon Journey that includes Justice Smith
- Mr. Mime’s Audio Commentary (one scene)
- Ryan Reynolds: Outdoors the Actor’s Studio
- “Carry On” Music Video
- Creating the World of Detective Pikachu featurettes
- Welcome to Ryme Metropolis
- Bringing Pokemon to Life
- Uncovering the Magic
- Colourful Characters
- Motion
It is value noting that Detective Pikachu’s customary editions routinely promote for reasonable. In the intervening time, the 4K Blu-ray edition is $15 and the 1080p Blu-ray is $8.
Detective Pikachu performed an enormous half in altering the notion and expectations for online game diversifications. It additionally offered a blueprint for live-action diversifications of different storied sport franchises with comparable cartoonish graphical types. Till The Super Mario Bros. Movie shattered data in 2023, Detective Pikachu was the very best grossing online game adaptation of all time. At the beginning of 2025, it nonetheless held the No. 2 spot. That did not final for lengthy, although. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 dashed forward of Detective Pikachu early within the 12 months. Then it was handed up once more by A Minecraft Movie, which practically turned the second online game adaptation to achieve $1 billion on the field workplace.
Video Recreation Film Steelbook Editions
If you’d like extra online game diversifications with collectible steelbook instances, you are in luck: There are a selection of recent and upcoming 4K Blu-rays of among the hottest movies primarily based on video games. Earlier this 12 months, Walmart launched the exclusive edition of The Super Mario Bros. Movie shown above, and you may snag a duplicate for less than $28.
A Minecraft Movie’s Steelbook Edition is accessible for $38, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has two distinctive Restricted Version Steelbooks, one that includes Sonic and an Amazon-exclusive edition with Shadow.
In October, Amazon is releasing an unique Final Collector’s Version for 5 Nights at Freddy’s. This 4K Blu-ray version comes with a steelbook case and quite a few collectibles for $75. You possibly can preorder Five Nights at Freddy’s: Ultimate Collector’s Edition for $75.
Video Recreation TV Variations – Steelbook Editions
On the TV adaptation aspect, Arcane Season 2 arrives on 4K and 1080p Blu-ray on October 28 with two unique Steelbook Editions. The Final of Us followers can preorder Season 2’s Steelbook Edition for $35 (was $47) at Amazon forward of its September 23 launch.