A new 4K Blu-ray Steelbook Edition for the beloved film “Pokemon Detective Pikachu,” released earlier this year, is currently available on Amazon at a remarkably low price. Initially priced at $33, this vibrant Limited Edition Steelbook can now be purchased for just $19.49. Furthermore, select customers might qualify for an additional 20% discount, bringing the price down to an even more attractive $15.59.
The original Blu-ray release of “Detective Pikachu” in 2019 included a Best Buy exclusive steelbook case, which has long since become a rare find, mostly available through overpriced reseller markets. The design for this new 2025 Steelbook Edition draws inspiration from one of the iconic Pikachu posters used during the film`s original theatrical promotion.
This Limited Edition Steelbook of “Detective Pikachu” is a comprehensive package, including both a 4K Blu-ray disc and a 1080p Blu-ray disc. It also comes with a voucher for a digital copy, redeemable until June 30, 2027. The steelbook itself boasts charming artwork: Pikachu’s smiling face with Ryme City in the background adorns both the front and back covers, while the interior features a memorable screenshot of Tim Goodman and Pikachu. Technically, this edition is an upscaled 4K Blu-ray with HDR10 support and multiple advanced audio options, including Dolby Atmos, TrueHD 7.1, and Digital 5.1.
Bonus Features
All 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray editions of Pokemon Detective Pikachu come loaded with these bonus features:
- 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 standard editions of “Detective Pikachu” are also frequently sold at low prices, with the 4K Blu-ray currently available for $15 and the 1080p Blu-ray for $8.
“Detective Pikachu” significantly influenced perceptions and expectations for video game adaptations, establishing a benchmark for live-action films based on beloved game franchises with animated aesthetics. Before “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” broke records in 2023, “Detective Pikachu” held the title of the highest-grossing video game adaptation. While it was still ranked No. 2 at the start of 2025, it was soon surpassed by “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” and later by “A Minecraft Movie,” which nearly reached $1 billion at the box office.
For those looking for more Pokemon collectibles, the “Pokemon: The Movies 1-3 Steelbook Collection” on Blu-ray is currently back in stock for $33 (down from $40).
Video Game Movie Steelbook Editions
If you`re a collector of video game adaptations in special steelbook cases, you`re in luck, as several popular films based on games are available or upcoming on 4K Blu-ray. For example, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie Power-Up Steelbook Edition” was recently available for $30 but is now listed at $56. “A Minecraft Movie`s Steelbook Edition” can be found for $36.59, and all three “Sonic the Hedgehog” films have Steelbook Editions available. Looking ahead, Amazon will release an exclusive Ultimate Collector`s Edition for “Five Nights at Freddy`s” in October, priced at $75, which includes a 4K Blu-ray steelbook and numerous collectibles. A reprint of last year`s “Five Night at Freddy`s Steelbook Edition” is also set for November 11.
- Borderlands 4K Steelbook — $30.23 (
$35) - Borderlands 4K Steelbook (Walmart) — $30
- Detective Pikachu 4K Steelbook — $21.49 (
$33) - Five Nights at Freddy`s: 4K Ultimate Collector`s Edition — $75 | Releases October 7
- Five Nights at Freddy`s 4K Steelbook — $30 (
$35) | Releases November 11 - A Minecraft Movie 4K Steelbook — $36.59 (
$38) - Mortal Kombat 4K Steelbook — $30 (
$35) | Releases October 7 - Pokemon: The Movies 1-3 Steelbook Collection — $33
- Resident Evil 6-Film 4K Ultimate Steelbook Collection — $145 (
$231) - Resident Evil: Death Island 4K Steelbook — $28 (
$50) - Sonic – Bonus Stage 4K Steelbook — $28
- Sonic 2 – 4K Steelbook — $20 (
$26) - Sonic 3 – Sonic 4K Steelbook — $35.69 (
$45) - Sonic 3 – Shadow 4K Steelbook — $45
- Street Fighter (1994) Blu-ray Steelbook — $25 (
$35) - Super Mario Movie 4K Steelbook (2025) — $28 | Sold out
- Super Mario Movie 4K Steelbook (2023) — $56
- Uncharted 4K Steelbook + Necklace — $32
Video Game TV Adaptations – Steelbook Editions
For fans of video game TV series, several steelbook editions are also available. “Arcane Season 2” will arrive on 4K and 1080p Blu-ray on October 28 with two unique Steelbook Editions. “The Last of Us Season 2” Steelbook Edition can be acquired for $35 (originally $45), having launched on 4K Blu-ray on September 23.
- Arcane: Season 1 4K Steelbook — $31.49 (
$60) - Arcane: Season 1 1080p Steelbook — $37.55 (
$55) - Arcane: Season 2 4K Steelbook — $46 (
$60) | October 28 - Arcane: Season 2 1080p Steelbook — $43 (
$55) | October 28 - Fallout: Season 1 4K Steelbook — Sold out
- Halo: Season 1 4K Steelbook — $27.83 (
$59) - Halo: Season 2 4K Steelbook — $46 (
$59) - Knuckles Miniseries Steelbook — Sold out
- The Last of Us: Season 2 4K Steelbook — $35 (
$45) - Sonic Prime: Complete Series Steelbook — $30.72 (
$50) - Sonic Boom: Complete Series Steelbook — Sold out
While not in steelbook cases, “Castlevania: Complete Series Limited Edition” launches on September 30, and “Cyberpunk Edgerunners Complete Series” arrives on October 22.