Even before the original has hit theaters, a sequel to Pokemon: Detective Pikachu is in the works, and a writer has been hired.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Legendary is working on a sequel to Detective Pikachu, and Oren Uziel has been tapped to write the script. Uziel’s work includes 22 Jump Street, The Cloverfield Paradox, as well as the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog and Men in Black International films.
Pokemon Detective Pikachu arrives in theaters on May 10, and a wide array of merchandise for the film was recently announced.
Source: IGN.com Pokémon Detective Pikachu Sequel in Development With 22 Jump Street Writer