Pokémon & Netflix Team for New Movie

The Pokémon Company International has unveiled that the newest animated movie based on the Pokémon franchise is set to premiere on Netflix around the world.

Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution welcomes a new CGI style to animated Pokémon movies and is inspired by one of the most popular stories in the long-running franchise. The film will be released on Pokémon Day, February 27, 2020, around the world, excluding Japan and Korea.

The movie follows as researchers discover and exploit a fossil of the mythical Pokémon Mew, and they unleash a creation that goes against the very laws of nature: Mewtwo, a legendary Pokémon intended for use as a tool of destruction. But as Mewtwo becomes aware of its own dubious origin, it begins to resent its human creators and seeks revenge—and Ash, Pikachu and their friends find themselves at the center of its rampage.

“The ubiquitous reach and expert team at Netflix make them the perfect partner to bring this special animated movie to kids and fans around the world,” said Emily Arons, senior VP of international business at The Pokémon Company International. “Netflix is the ideal platform to help us execute a global simultaneous launch of an animated Pokémon movie on Pokémon Day, a special moment dedicated to celebrating the worldwide Pokémon fan community.”