List of Pokémon films

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Pokémon anime films release timeline
1998Pokémon: The First Movie
1999Pokémon the Movie 2000
2000Pokémon 3: The Movie
2001Pokémon 4Ever
2002Pokémon Heroes
2003Pokémon: Jirachi, Wish Maker
2004Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
2005Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
2006Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
2007Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
2008Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
2009Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
2010Pokémon—Zoroark: Master of Illusions
2011Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom
Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram
2012Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
2013Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
2014Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
2015Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
2016Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
2017Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
2018Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
2019Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back — Evolution
2020Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
Pokémon live action films release timeline
2019Detective Pikachu

Pokémon is a media franchise created by video game designer Satoshi Tajiri that centers on fictional creatures called Pokémon. As of 2020, there have been 23 animated films and one live action film. The first nineteen animated films are based on the anime television series of the same name, with the original film being remade into the 22nd. The 20th, 21st and 23rd animated films are set in an alternate continuity to the anime. The films are produced by the animation studios OLM, Production I.G, Xebec, and Wit Studio, and distributed in Japan by Toho, with various studios distributing the films in North America. They were directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Tetsuo Yajima, and written by Takeshi Shudo, Hideki Sonoda, Atsuhiro Tomioka, Shōji Yonemura, Eiji Umehara, and Aya Takaha. The first Pokémon animated film, Pokémon: The First Movie, was released in Japan in 1998, which was remade into Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back – Evolution. A live-action film, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, was produced by American studio Legendary Entertainment, directed by Rob Letterman, and written by Letterman and Nicole Perlman.[1] It is distributed in Japan by Toho, and outside of Japan and China by Warner Bros.[2] It was released on May 10, 2019.[3]

The films star the Pokémon Trainer Ash Ketchum and his electric mouse partner Pikachu. Detective Pikachu film is based on the 2016 video game Detective Pikachu and stars Ryan Reynolds as the motion capture role of Detective Pikachu,[4] with Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton as the lead human roles.[5]

There are also two animated television specials that were broadcast on TV Tokyo featuring Ash and Ash's Pikachu and ten short animated films. Warner Bros. licensed the first three animated films in North America, and Miramax Films licensed the following four films. From the eighth film onwards, licensing has been handled by The Pokémon Company International themselves, with various distributors handling the releases, such as Viz Media in North America.

The 23rd and most recent animated film, Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, was originally set for release in Japanese theaters on July 10, 2020, but delayed to December 25, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was released on October 8, 2021, in the United States.[6][7]

Feature anime films

#English titleJapanese titleJapanese release dateNorth American release date
1Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes BackMewtwo Strikes Back[8] (ミュウツーの逆襲, Mewtwo no Gyakushū)July 18, 1998November 12, 1999
Ash, Misty, Brock and several other Pokémon trainers travel to an island, under the pretence that they will be battling a superior Pokémon Trainer, only to discover the genetically engineered Pokémon Mewtwo, created by a scientist for Giovanni of Team Rocket, is there and is planning to conquer the world with other cloned Pokémon.
2Pokémon: The Movie 2000 - The Power of OneMirage Pokémon: Lugia's Explosive Birth (幻のポケモン ルギア爆誕, Maboroshi no Pokémon Lugia Bakutan)July 17, 1999July 21, 2000
Ash, Misty, and Tracey visit Shamouti Island where Ash is roped into a festival honoring Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, all of whom are being captured by Lawrence III, a Pokémon Collector who also wants to capture the legendary Pokémon Lugia.
3Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the UnownEmperor of The Crystal Tower: ENTEI (結晶塔の帝王 ENTEI, Kesshōtō no Teiō ENTEI)July 8, 2000April 6, 2001
Ash, Misty, and Brock try to retrieve Ash's mother from Molly Hale, a lonely little girl whose father has disappeared and is being taken care of by the Pokémon Unown who have created an illusion of the Legendary Pokémon Entei.
4Pokémon 4Ever: Celebi - Voice of the ForestCelebi: The Meeting that Traversed Time (セレビィ 時を超えた遭遇(であい), Celebi Toki o Koeta Deai)July 7, 2001October 11, 2002
Ash, Misty, and Brock meet up with Sammy, a boy from 40 years in the past, and the Mythical Pokémon Celebi, who is being hunted down by the evil Iron-Masked Marauder of Team Rocket.
5Pokémon Heroes: Latios and LatiasGuardian Gods of the Capital of Water: Latias and Latios (水の都の護神 ラティアスとラティオス, Mizu no Miyako no Mamorigami Latias to Latios)July 13, 2002May 16, 2003
Ash, Misty, and Brock's trip to the city of Alto Mare is interrupted when two thieves of Team Rocket called Annie and Oakley try to steal the Soul Dew, a crystal that holds the essence of the Legendary Pokémon Latios and Latias, which is also required to keep the city safe.
6Jirachi, Wish MakerWishing Star of the Seven Nights: Jirachi (七夜の願い星 ジラーチ, Nanayo no Negaiboshi Jirachi)July 19, 2003June 1, 2004
Ash, May, Max, and Brock meet the Mythical Pokémon Jirachi, who wakes up one week every thousand years to grant a wish, and must save it from former Team Magma member Butler.
7Destiny DeoxysVisitor from the Sky-Splitting: Deoxys (裂空の訪問者 デオキシス, Rekkū no Hōmonsha Deoxys)July 17, 2004January 22, 2005
Ash, May, Max, and Brock visit a city, only to find it under attack from the extraterrestrial Pokémon Deoxys and the Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza, all centered around a young boy named Tori.
8Lucario and the Mystery of MewMew and the Aura Hero: Lucario (ミュウと波導(はどう)の勇者 ルカリオ, Mew to Hadō no Yūsha Lucario)July 16, 2005September 19, 2006
Ash, May, Max, and Brock help an ancient Lucario discover the events that led up to his abandonment by a man revered as a hero while saving Pikachu, Meowth, and the Mythical Pokémon Mew from the dying Tree of World's Beginning.
9Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the SeaThe Pokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea: Manaphy (ポケモンレンジャーと蒼海(うみ)の王子 マナフィ, Pokémon Renjā to Umi no Ōji Manaphy)July 15, 2006March 23, 2007
A Pokémon Ranger entrusts May with the egg of the Mythical Pokémon Manaphy and with Ash, Brock, and Max keep him safe from the evil pirate Phantom to ensure that Manaphy's homeland is not destroyed.
10The Rise of DarkraiDialga VS Palkia VS Darkrai (ディアルガVSパルキアVSダークライ, Dialga Tai Palkia Tai Darkrai)July 14, 2007February 24, 2008
Ash, Dawn, and Brock must figure out a way to save Alamos Town from the space and time warping powers of the two Legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia, and clear the name of a Darkrai whose foreboding nature has led the townspeople to believe it is involved in the destruction of the town.
11Giratina & the Sky WarriorGiratina and the Bouquet of the Frozen Sky: Shaymin (ギラティナと氷空(そら)の花束 シェイミ, Giratina to Sora no Hanataba Sheimi)July 19, 2008February 13, 2009
Ash, Dawn, and Brock help the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin return to the Gracidea Flower garden to participate in a flower bearing ceremony, all while Giratina and Dialga battle in the Pokémon world and in Giratina's Reverse World realm.
12Arceus and the Jewel of LifeArceus: To Conquering Space-Time (アルセウス 超克の時空へ, Arceus Chōkoku no Jikū e)July 18, 2009November 20, 2009
Ash, Dawn, and Brock travel to Michina Town, where they discover the Mythical Pokémon Arceus is upset over the town betraying it years ago. When Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina cannot hold it back, the heroes are sent back in time to change the past and present.
13Zoroark—Master of IllusionsPhantom Ruler: Zoroark (幻影の覇者 ゾロアーク, Gen'ei no Hasha Zoroark)July 10, 2010February 5, 2011
Ash, Dawn, and Brock arrive in Crown City for the Pokémon Baccer World Cup, but instead discover that a Zoroark under the control of a villain is causing havoc disguised as the Legendary Pokémon Entei, Raikou and Suicune. Zoroark's child Zorua asks for their help to save his mother from the evil Kodai and his Shuppet who seeks out Celebi and its ability to travel through time.
14Black — Victini and ReshiramVictini and the White Hero: Reshiram (ビクティニと白き英雄 レシラム, Victini to Shiroki Eiyū Reshiram)July 16, 2011December 10, 2011
White — Victini and ZekromVictini and the Black Hero: Zekrom (ビクティニと黒き英雄ゼクロム, Victini to Kuroki Eiyū Zekrom)December 3, 2011
Ash, Iris, and Cilan travel to Eindoak Town to participate in a tournament, meeting the Mythical Pokémon Victini on the way. However, they instead discover they must stop Damon, a descendant of Eindoak's ancient People of the Vale, from using the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom[a] or Reshiram[b] to use the Dragon Force to restore the former glory of the Kingdom of Vale, only to realize it is out of control and could destroy the world.
15Kyurem vs. the Sword of JusticeKyurem vs. the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo (キュレムVS聖剣士 ケルディオ, Kyurem tai Seikenshi Keldeo)July 14, 2012December 8, 2012
Ash, Iris, and Cilan help the Mythical Pokémon Keldeo escape from the Legendary Pokémon Kyurem, who seeks to battle it after freezing its compatriates the Sacred Swordsmen Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion.
16Genesect and the Legend AwakenedExtremeSpeed Genesect: Mewtwo Awakens (神速のゲノセクト ミュウツー覚醒, Shinsoku no Genesect Mewtwo Kakusei)July 13, 2013October 19, 2013
Ash, Iris, and Cilan visit New Tork City to enjoy its Pokémon Hills park, only to come under attack from a group of Genesect angry over losing their home. Ash, Iris, and Cilan are saved by Mewtwo, who wants to help the Genesect but also prevent them from destroying the city.
17Diancie and the Cocoon of DestructionDiancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (破壊の繭とディアンシー, Hakai no Mayu to Diancīe)July 19, 2014November 8, 2014
When the Mythical Pokémon Diancie cannot figure out how to make a new Heart Diamond to save her kingdom of Carbink subjects, she seeks out the Legendary Life Pokémon Xerneas for help, meeting Ash, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie on the way, as they help her escape a group of jewel thieves and the unintentional awakening of the Legendary Destruction Pokémon Yveltal.
18Hoopa and the Clash of AgesThe Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa (光輪の超魔神 フーパ, Ring no Chōmajin Hoopa)July 18, 2015December 19, 2015
When Ash, Pikachu, and their friends visit a desert city by the sea, they meet the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa, who has the ability to summon things—including people and Pokémon—through its magic rings. After a scary incident, they learn a story about a brave hero who stopped the rampage of a terrifying Pokémon long ago. Now, the threat that has been bottled up for years is in danger of breaking loose again! Can Ash help his new friend overcome the darkness within...or will a dangerous secret erupt into a clash of legends?
19Volcanion and the Mechanical MarvelVolcanion and the Exquisite Magearna (ボルケニオンと機巧のマギアナ, Volcanion to Karakuri no Magearna)July 16, 2016December 5, 2016
Ash and his friends encounter the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion after a blast of steam from the sky, and Ash becomes bonded to it by an unknown force. Volcanion, who hates humans, is forced to bring Ash along as it heads to the Azoth Kingdom. Volcanion is in pursuit of the artificial Mythical Pokémon Magearna, hoping to rescue it from a corrupt minister who has stolen it with the intent of using Magearna's mysterious power to conquer the kingdom of machinery. Ash and Volcanion are forced to work together to rescue Magearna.
20I Choose You!Kimi Ni Kimeta! (キミにきめた!)July 15, 2017November 25, 2017
Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town is 10 years old today. This means he is now old enough to become a Pokémon Trainer. Ash dreams big about the adventures he will experience after receiving his first Pokémon from Professor Oak.
21The Power of Us[9]Everyone's Story (みんなの物語, Minna no Monogatari)July 13, 2018December 8, 2018
A young athlete whose running days might be behind her, a compulsive liar, a shy researcher, a bitter old woman, and a little girl with a big secret—the only thing they have in common is the annual Wind Festival in Fula City. The festival celebrates the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, who brings the wind that powers this seaside city. When a series of threats endangers not just the festival, but all the people and Pokémon of Fula City, it'll take more than just Ash and Pikachu to save the day! Can everyone put aside their differences and work together—or will it all end in destruction?
22Mewtwo Strikes Back: EvolutionMewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution[10] (ミュウツーの逆襲 EVOLUTION, Mewtwo no Gyakushū EVOLUTION)July 12, 2019February 27, 2020 (Netflix)
CGI animated remake of The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back.[11]
23Secrets of the JungleCoco (ココ, Kōkō)December 25, 2020[12][c]October 8, 2021[13]
Ash and Pikachu encounter Koko, a young man who was raised as a Pokémon by Zarude and thus believes himself to be one. They help him begin to uncover his true identity and past, which leads to the revelation of a plot at the Biotope Company that threatens to destroy Zarude's home in the Forest of Okoya.[14]

Feature live-action films

The launch of the mobile game Pokémon Go in 2016 reignited mainstream interest back into the Pokémon franchise in the Western market since its initial peak in the early 2000s; various Hollywood film companies approached The Pokémon Company to gain film rights. Eventually, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment struck a deal to produce a live-action adaptation of the 2016 video game Detective Pikachu called Pokémon Detective Pikachu, the first official live-action Pokémon film. In January 2019, ahead of film's release, Legendary has begun development on a sequel to Pokémon Detective Pikachu.[15]

#English titleJapanese titleNorth American release dateJapanese release date
1Detective PikachuMeitantei Pikachū (名探偵ピカチュウ)May 10, 2019May 3, 2019
A young man partners up with a talking Detective Pikachu to solve the mystery of his missing father.

Television films

These television films, which run longer than the normal half-hour and are not usually separated into more than one episode in either the original or the dub, are often considered TV Pokémon movies, not counting towards the running total. They never appear in theaters, but are instead broadcast on the same networks that the regular anime is broadcast for their premieres. Though they may air around the same time as other episodes of the anime, usually in the anime's normal timeslot, they are not assigned episode numbers.

English titleJapanese titleJapanese release dateNorth American release date
Mewtwo ReturnsMewtwo! I Am Here (ミュウツー! 我はココニ在リ, Myūtsū! Ware wa Koko ni Ari)December 30, 2000December 4, 2001
Mewtwo, who has been hiding out in the Johto region since last he was seen, has been located by Giovanni. Now the Rocket Boss wants to recapture the powerful Pokémon to again use him for his own purposes.
Pokemon: The Legend of ThunderPocket Monsters Crystal: Raikou - Legend of Thunder (ポケットモンスタークリスタル・ライコウ 雷の伝説, Poketto monsuta kurisutaru: Raikou kaminari no densetsu)December 30, 2001June 3, 2006
June 10, 2006
Jimmy meets his old friend, Marina, at a Pokémon Center. The two of them, later teaming up with Vincent, discover and attempt to foil an attempt by Hun and Attila to steal Raikou.
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage PokémonThe Terrifying Mirage Pokémon (戦慄のミラージュポケモン, Senritsu no Mirāju Pokemon)October 13, 2006April 29, 2006
Ash, May, Max, and Brock meet up with Misty and Professor Oak to investigate Dr. Yung's new Mirage Pokémon system. But when the mysterious Mirage Master appears with a Mirage Mewtwo, Ash is forced to fight him to stop his plans to dominate the world with his Mirage Pokémon.

Short films

Pikachu shorts are anime short films that are commonly shown at the start of animated theatrical films based on Pokémon, but have also been expanded to fulfill other purposes. There are 27 Pikachu short movies.

#English titleJapanese titleJapanese release dateNorth American release date
1Pikachu's VacationPikachu's Summer Vacation (ピカチュウのなつやすみ, Pikachū no Natsuyasumi)July 18, 1998November 12, 1999
When Ash Ketchum and his friends stumble upon a Pokémon-only vacation resort, they decide to let their Pokémon have a day of fun and relaxation and let all their Pokémon out as the trainers go relax on their own.
2Christmas NightLet's Play on Christmas (クリスマスであそぼ!, Kurisumasu de Asobo!)December 22, 1998November 25, 2006
Pikachu, Togepi, and more of Ash, Misty and Brock's Pokémon cause havoc on Christmas Eve.
3Kanga GamesLet's Play in the Snow! (雪であそぼ!, Yuki de Asobo!)December 22, 1998November 25, 2006
The Pokémon go exploring the mountain.
4Pikachu's Rescue AdventureThe Pikachu Expedition (ピカチュウたんけんたい, Pikachū Tankentai)July 17, 1999July 21, 2000
Ash, Misty, and Tracey's Pokémon sneak away on vacation and find an area with a nice waterfall and a huge tree. Suddenly, a storm kicks up.
5Winter GamesLet's Play on the Ice? (こおであそぼ!, Ko o de a Sobo!)December 22, 1999November 23, 2004
Pikachu and his friends join their first winter games.
6Stantler's Little HelpersChristmas Night (クリスマスの夜, Kurisumasu no Yoru)December 22, 1999November 23, 2004
Pikachu and his friends wants to help Stantler to be on a Sleigh team.
7Pikachu & PichuPichu and Pikachu (ピチューとピカチュウ, Pichū to Pikachū)July 8, 2000April 6, 2001
While in a city, Pikachu wanders off and meets a pair of mischievous Pichu brothers.
8Delibird's DilemmaDelibird's Present (デリバードのプレゼント, Deribādo no Purezento)December 22, 2000June 17, 2006
Ash's, Misty's, and Brock's Pokémon must find Santa's missing presents before midnight.
9Snorlax SnowmanWhite Story (ホワイトストーリ, Howaito Sutōrī)December 22, 2000June 17, 2006
A retelling of Frosty the Snowman, starring the same Pokémon and featuring a Snorlax-shaped snowman.
10Pikachu's PikaBooPikachu's Exciting Hide-and-Seek (ピカチュウのドキドキかくれんぼ, Pikachū no Dokidoki Kakurenbo)July 7, 2001March 18, 2003
Pikachu and Ash and Misty's other Pokémon play hide-and-seek in a mansion and its gardens.
11Camp PikachuPikapika Starry Sky Camp (ピカピカ星空キャンプ, Pikapika Hoshizora Kyanpu)July 13, 2002January 20, 2004
Pikachu reunites with the Pichu brothers, and they all have a campout with Ash and Misty's other Pokémon.
12Gotta Dance!Secret Base of the Dancing Pokémon (おどるポケモンひみつ基地, Odoru Pokemon Himitsu Kichi)July 19, 2003June 1, 2004
Pikachu and Ash, May, and Brock's other Pokémon have a dance with Meowth.
13Pikachu's Summer FestivalPikachu's Summer Festival (ピカチュウのなつまつり, Pikachū no Natsumatsuri)August 1, 2004Unaired
Pikachu and his friends will enjoy the festival.
14Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew!Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew! (ポケモン3Dアドベンチャー ミュウを探せ!, Pokémon 3D Adobencha: Myū o Saga se!)March 18, 2005Unaired
Pikachu and his friends are going to find Mew.
15Pikachu's Ghost CarnivalPikachu's Ghost Carnival (ピカチュウのおばケカーニバル, Pikachū no oba Karnibaru)August 1, 2005Unaired
Pikachu and his friends will enjoy the Ghost Festival.
16Pokémon 4D: Pikachu's Ocean AdventurePokémon 3D Adventure 2: Pikachu's Grand Ocean-Floor Adventure (ポケモン3Dアドベンチャー2 ピカチュウ海底大冒険, Pokémon 3D Adobencha 2: Pikachū Kai Soko o Bōken)May 20, 2006July 1, 2008
Pikachu and his friends are going to the ocean adventure.
17Pikachu's Island AdventurePikachu's Naughty Island (ピカチュウのわんぱくアイランド, Pikachū no Wan Airando)August 1, 2006April 1, 2007
Pikachu and his friends are going to an island adventure.
18Pikachu's Exploration ClubPikachu's Exploration Club (ピカチュウの探検クラブ, Pikachū no Saga Ken Kurabu)August 1, 2007Unaired
Pikachu and his friends are joining the exploration club.
19Pikachu's Ice AdventurePikachu's Ice Adventure (ピカチュウ 冰の大冒険, Pikachū Hi no o Bōken)August 1, 2008Unaired
Pikachu and his friends are going to an ice adventure.
20Pikachu's Sparkle Search!Pikachu's Sparkle Search! (ピカチュウのキラキラだいそうさく!, Pikachū no Kira Kira dai Sō Saku!)August 1, 2009Unaired
Pikachu and his friends are searching for something during an adventure.
21Pikachu's Strange Wonder AdventurePikachu's Strange Wonder Adventure (ピカチュウのふしざな大冒険, Pikachū no Fushi Zana o Bōken)August 1, 2010Unaired
Pikachu and his friends are going to a wonderful strange adventure.
22Pikachu's Summer Bridge StoryPikachu's Summer Bridge Story (ピカチュウのサマー・ブリッジ・ストーリー, Pikachū bo Sama Burijī Sutori)August 1, 2011Unaired
Pikachu and his friends will enjoy the summer bridge story.
23Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka BerriesSing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries (うたえメロエッタ リンカのみをさがせ, Uta e Meroetta: Rinka no mi o saga se)July 3, 2012Unaired
Pikachu and his friends along with Meloetta are going to search for Rinka berries.
24Meloetta's Moonlight SerenadeMeloetta's Sparkling Recital (メロエッタのキラキラリサイタル, Meroetta no Kirakira Risaitaru)July 14, 2012February 15, 2013
Pikachu, Pansage, Oshawott, Snivy, their trainers' Pokémon and the Pokémon from other regions help Meloetta retrieve a tree's special berries.
25Eevee & FriendsPikachu and its Eievui Friends (ピカチュウとイーブイ☆フレンズ, Pikachū to Ībui Furenzu)July 13, 2013December 6, 2013
Pikachu and friends meet an Eevee and its evolved brothers and sisters, including the new Pokémon Sylveon.
26Pikachu, What's This Key?Pikachu, What's This Key For? (ピカチュウ、これなんのカギ?, Pikachū, Kore Nan no Kagi?)July 19, 2014February 2, 2015
Pikachu and the other Pokémon of Ash and his friends meet a Klefki who has keys that open up portals to other worlds.
27Pikachu and the Pokémon Music SquadPikachu and the Pokémon Band (ピカチュウとポケモンおんがくたい, Pikachū to Pokémon on gaku Tai)July 18, 2015December 21, 2015

Pikachu and the other Pokémon of Ash and his friends want to sing and dance together.

Home media

Region 2 (Japan)

NameRental DateSale DateDiscs
Gekijōban Pikachu no Natsuyasumi / Mewtwo no GyakushūJune 23, 20001
Gekijōban Pikachu Tankentai / Maboroshi no Pokémon Lugia BakutanNovember 22, 20001
Gekijōban Pichu to Pikachu / Kesshōtō no TeiōJuly 7, 20011
Gekijōban Pikachu no Dokidoki KakurenboNovember 23, 2001December 7, 20011
Gekijōban Celebi Toki o Koeta DeaiJanuary 25, 2002February 8, 20021
Gekijōban Pikapika Hoshizora CampNovember 22, 20021
Gekijōban Mizu no Miyako no Mamorigami Latias to LatiosDecember 20, 20021
PIKACHU THE MOVIE BOX 1998-2002September 21, 20076
Gekijōban Odoru Pokémon Himitsu KichiNovember 28, 20031
Gekijōban Nanayo no Negaiboshi JirachiDecember 19, 20031
Advanced Generation Rekkū no Hōmonsha DeoxysDecember 21, 20041
Advanced Generation Mew to Hadō no Yūsha LucarioDecember 22, 20051
Advanced Generation Pokémon Ranger to Umi no Ōji ManaphyDecember 22, 20061
PIKACHU THE MOVIE BOX 2003-2006September 21, 20076
Diamond & Pearl Dialga VS Palkia VS DarkraiDecember 21, 20071
Diamond & Pearl Giratina to Sora no Hanataba ShayminDecember 19, 20081
Diamond & Pearl Arceus Chōkoku no Jikū eDecember 18, 20091

Box office performance

Animated film series
FilmYearBox office gross revenueBox office ticket sales
JapanOther territoriesJapanUnited States
Pokémon: The First Movie1998¥7,600,000,000[16]$105,649,662[17]6,540,000[18]16,900,000[19]
Pokémon: The Movie 20001999¥6,400,000,000[16]$178,350,338[20][17]5,600,000[21]8,184,000[22]
Pokémon 3: The Movie2000¥4,850,000,000[23]4,500,000[24]3,055,000[25]
Pokémon 4Ever2001¥3,900,000,000[26]$1,807,089[d]55,930,000[29]298,000[30]
Pokémon Heroes2002¥2,670,000,000[26]$746,381[27]128,000[31]
Jirachi—Wish Maker2003¥4,500,000,000[26]$445,711[e]
Destiny Deoxys2004¥4,380,000,000[34]
Lucario and the Mystery of Mew2005¥4,300,000,000[34]$691,000[35]
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea2006¥3,400,000,000[34]$1,067,399[f]
The Rise of Darkrai2007¥5,020,000,000[34]$258,295[37]
Giratina and the Sky Warrior2008¥4,800,000,000[34]$5,348,442[38]
Arceus and the Jewel of Life2009¥4,670,000,000[34]$2,054,202[g]
Zoroark—Master of Illusions2010¥4,160,000,000[34]$23,938,927[39]
White—Victini / Black—Zekrom2011¥4,330,000,000[34]$5,845,579[h]
Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice2012¥3,610,000,000[34]$1,950,518[42]
Genesect and the Legend Awakened2013¥3,170,000,000[43]$1,908,949[i]
Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction2014¥2,910,000,000[45]$1,689,083[46]
Hoopa and the Clash of Ages2015¥2,610,000,000[47]$1,933,085[j]
Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel2016¥2,150,000,000[50]$5,871,077[k]1,880,000[54]
I Choose You!2017¥3,550,000,000[55]$5,458,831[l]2,910,000[60]267,000[61]
The Power of Us2018¥3,090,000,000[62]$3,046,155[m]2,710,000[67]86,000[68]
Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution2019¥2,980,000,000[69]$692,934[70]2,450,000[71]
Secrets of the Jungle2020¥2,020,000,000[72]$5,045,865[73]1,630,000[74]
Regional total¥91,070,000,000 ($1,069,386,799)$353,799,52284,150,00028,918,000
Worldwide total$1,423,906,617
Live-action film
FilmYearBox office gross revenueBox office ticket sales
United States & CanadaOther territoriesWorldwideRefUnited States & CanadaJapanOther territoriesWorldwide
Detective Pikachu2019$144,105,346$289,409,488$433,514,834[75]15,993,900[76]2,120,000[71]35,422,324[n]53,536,224

Critical reception

FilmRotten TomatoesMetacritic
Pokémon: The First Movie16% (91 reviews)[81]35 (25 reviews)[82]
Pokémon: The Movie 200019% (69 reviews)[83]28 (20 reviews)[84]
Pokémon 3: The Movie21% (57 reviews)[85]22 (18 reviews)[86]
Pokémon 4Ever16% (38 reviews)[87]25 (16 reviews)[88]
Pokémon Heroes17% (41 reviews)[89]27 (17 reviews)[90]
Pokémon: Jirachi, Wish MakerN/AN/A
Pokémon: Destiny DeoxysN/AN/A
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of MewN/AN/A
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the SeaN/AN/A
Pokémon: The Rise of DarkraiN/AN/A
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky WarriorN/AN/A
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of LifeN/AN/A
Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of IllusionsN/AN/A
Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram and White—Victini and ZekromN/AN/A
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of JusticeN/AN/A
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend AwakenedN/AN/A
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of DestructionN/AN/A
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of AgesN/AN/A
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical MarvelN/AN/A
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!33% (9 reviews)[91]N/A
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us71% (7 reviews)[92]N/A
Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution44% (9 reviews)[93]N/A
Pokémon Detective Pikachu68% (312 reviews)[94]53 (48 reviews)[95]
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the JungleN/AN/A

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