A recent report says that Netflix is still working on its Pokemon live-action series, which might focus on “Red” rather than “Ash”.
Over the years, Pokémon has become one of the biggest franchises ever, making tons of money. And now, it seems like Netflix is planning to use the game’s power and bring something huge for fans. A new report says that the long-rumored live-action Pokemon series is still in the works at Netflix, even though we haven’t heard much about it lately.
Pokemon Live-Action Series Still in Progress at Netflix, Says Report
According to Daniel Richtman, a popular leaker on social media, Netflix’s Pokemon live-action project is still happening. The show is reportedly being developed by Joe Henderson, who’s known for his work as a writer and showrunner.
This news has gotten fans super excited since some were worried that the project might’ve been quietly canceled.
We don’t know a lot of details about the series yet, but here’s the most interesting part: the show might not be about Ash Ketchum, the famous character who’s been the face of Pokémon for a long time. Instead, it could focus on “Red,” the very first Pokémon trainer from the original games. Hardcore fans of Pokemon must know the character “Red” quite well, as he was the main character in the first generation of Pokémon games. Though Red has shown up in different ways throughout the franchise, this would be the first time he’s the star of a live-action show.
Also, this wouldn’t be the first time Pokémon tried live-action. Back in 2019, Warner Bros. and The Pokémon Company released “Detective Pikachu,” a live-action movie that became a huge hit, earning over $450 million at the box office. Fans were even hoping for a sequel, but so far, nothing’s been announced.
Adding to this, Netflix has been building a close relationship with Pokémon lately. They’ve aired new episodes of Pokémon Horizons and are planning to release Pokémon Concierge on their platform. So, now a new Pokemon live-action series would be a big next step in this partnership and could be a game-changer for the franchise.
As for other series, Netflix has had mixed results with live-action versions of beloved series—some were hits, others not so much—but fans are hopeful that this Pokémon project could be something special.
Well, it’s still unclear whether the series will follow the original game’s story or take a totally new path. But one thing’s for sure: Pokémon fans are really excited to see what Netflix is cooking up. If the show can capture even a little bit of the magic that “Detective Pikachu” did, it could be a massive success.
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