Earlier today, we reported that Warner Bros. may be considering giving Detective Pikachu a PG-13 rating when it arrives early next summer, in the hopes of attracting a bigger audience than just the usual “kids’ movie.” And while some parents may have mixed feelings about that, fans on the Internet are thrilled with the idea — though their reasons may be somewhat questionable.
We found some of the best reactions on Twitter to today’s earlier report, and, well, a lot of people really want to see Ryan Reynolds swear as Pikachu:
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Detective Pikachu is rated PG-13 which means that Pikachu is legally allowed to say “fuck” one time if they choose.
— Drake (@TrailerDrake) November 21, 2018
Detective Pikachu is rated PG-13 which means that Pikachu is legally allowed to say “fuck” one time if they choose.
— Drake (@TrailerDrake) November 21, 2018
Someone’s gotta update this pic.twitter.com/FVvzX7PAQN
— Guveron (@Guveron) November 21, 2018
I can’t wait to see the YouTube mashups using Deadpool dialogue with Detective Pikachu visuals
— Gargomon251 (@Gargomon251) November 21, 2018
And he’s voiced by Ryan Reynolds, so he’ll probably demand at least one.
— TheAlmightyTurkeyGod (@TheAlmightDork) November 21, 2018
He might say it more than once. But…. we will only hear: PIKA!!!!! Pika!!!!Pi!!!!
— SaladToss (@spideralf82) November 21, 2018
Hello. I’m hearing that Detective Pikachu might be rated PG-13 and that means the talking electric mouse can say fuck once or twice and that makes me so happy on all levels
— Adam, That National Film Day Guy (@atatti00) November 21, 2018
reminder that #DetectivePikachu will be rated PG-13
the MPAA allows one “fuck” – in a non-sexual context – per PG-13 movie
pikachu. can. say. fuck. #letpikachusayfuck
— #FTG2 (@eddie_ayyy) November 16, 2018
Detective Pikachu deserves to be PG-13
— I have a Taco (@Green_Potato7) November 12, 2018
detective pikachu is ted 3 with yellow fur and PG 13
— toni (@FathoniAkbar_) November 12, 2018
And of course, I said something on the matter…
I for one would see a PG-13 Detective Pikachu movie. If only to see Jigglypuff go off on a curse-filled tirade.
— Robert “The DCD” Workman (@thedcd) November 21, 2018
Mind you, nothing is official yet, so take the rumor with a grain of salt. But it seems like most folks would be fine with a PG-13 Pikachu. We’ll see what happens when the film releases on May 10, 2019. Watch the debut trailer below!
