Pokémon has continued to weave its way into pop culture for years. From Pokémon Day, which celebrates the day that the games were first released in Japan in 1996, to Pikachu-themed weddings, fans have celebrated the series in a variety of ways. This trend continued in 2019 with the release of "Detective Pikachu," which starred Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton.

Since its release, many have wondered whether the popular movie would ever get a sequel. Now, Smith himself has weighed in on his own hopes for a follow-up.

According to ComingSoon.net, the actor shared that while he does not have any specifics at the moment, he does remain hopeful about a second installment.

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During an interview regarding his upcoming Netflix movie "All the Bright Places," Smith took a detour to discuss the possibility of a "Detective Pikachu" 2.

After stating that he wishes somebody would give him an update, he then added, "I have no idea, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed."

This response prompted his Netflix co-star Elle Fanning to say that he was just being secretive about what he actually knew. To that, Smith responded, "No, I promise! I wish, I wish I knew."

However, not all of the news surrounding the Pokémon world has been positive. Over the past year, not only has a $60,000 card been lost in the mail, but KISS member Gene Simmons also indicated that he wasn't entirely thrilled with the existence of a new character that resembled his bandmates. Additionally, a specific Pokémon card was also banned from the World Championships due to the "unique issue" that it created.

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“Detective Pikachu” has now arrived on the Nintendo 3DS eShop. Nintendo
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