As of October 2023, "Detective Pikachu 2" has been in development, but there is no official release date announced yet. The project has faced delays and changes, with the original director, Rob Letterman, not confirmed to return. While there have been discussions about continuing the story, fans are still waiting for concrete updates from the studio. Keep an eye on announcements for any new information regarding the sequel.

Ash Ketchum is not in "Pokémon Detective Pikachu" because the film is set in a different continuity and universe than the main Pokémon animated series where Ash is the protagonist. Instead, the movie focuses on a new character, Tim Goodman, who teams up with Detective Pikachu. The film explores a more mature and urban environment, diverging from the traditional Pokémon storylines centered around Ash and his journey as a Pokémon Trainer. This allows for a unique narrative and character development outside of Ash's adventures.

No, Tom Holland is not involved in "Pokémon Detective Pikachu." The movie, released in 2019, features Ryan Reynolds as the voice of Pikachu, alongside Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton. Tom Holland is known for his role as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but he has not participated in any Pokémon film. There are no current announcements of him joining any Pokémon projects.