Pokemon fans can snag the new Detective Pikachu Limited Edition Steelbook for cheap at Amazon. Released in April for $33, the colorful new 4K Blu-ray edition is up for grabs for only $21.49. Amazon is even offering an additional 20% off to select shoppers that drops the price to only $17.19.
Detective Pikachu originally released on Blu-ray back in 2019. At the time, Best Buy had an exclusive edition with a steelbook case. That version is long gone and has regularly been listed for ridiculous prices on eBay and other marketplaces. The new edition comes with a different steelbook case featuring Ryme City’s best detective.
$21.49 or $17.19 with coupon (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 $15 and the 1080p Blu-ray is $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. Until The Super Mario Bros. Movie shattered records in 2023, Detective Pikachu was the highest grossing video game adaptation of all time. At the start of 2025, it still held the No. 2 spot. That didn’t last for long, though. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 dashed ahead of Detective Pikachu early in the year. Then it was passed up again by A Minecraft Movie, which nearly became the second video game adaptation to reach $1 billion at the box office.
For another Pokemon steelbook, check out Pokemon: The Movies 1-3 Steelbook Collection on Blu-ray, which is back in stock for $33 (was $40) 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. Gruv has The Super Mario Bros. Movie Power-Up Steelbook Edition in stock for $30. A Minecraft Movie’s Steelbook Edition is available for $36.59, and Steelbook Editions for all three Sonic the Hedgehog movies are available at Amazon.
In October, Amazon is releasing an exclusive Ultimate Collector’s Edition for Five Nights at Freddy’s. This 4K Blu-ray edition comes with a steelbook case and numerous collectibles for $75. You can preorder Five Nights at Freddy’s: Ultimate Collector’s Edition for $75. A reprint of last year’s Five Night at Freddy’s Steelbook Edition launches November 11.
Video Game TV Adaptations – Steelbook Editions
On the TV adaptation side, Arcane Season 2 arrives on 4K and 1080p Blu-ray on October 28 with two unique Steelbook Editions. The Last of Us fans can get Season 2’s Steelbook Edition for $35 (was $47) at Amazon. Season 2 just launched on 4K Blu-ray on September 23.
Though they don’t come with steelbook cases, it’s worth noting Castlevania: Complete Series Limited Edition launches September 30 and Cyberpunk Edgerunners Complete Series arrives October 22.
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