nuAug 31, 2026, 10:34

New Pokémon movie hits theaters next year

A new Pokémon film titled Pokémon: Wild Card has been announced following a teaser reveal at the Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco. Directed by Katsuhiko Kitada and produced by CloverWorks, the movie is scheduled for a theatrical release next year to mark the franchise's thirtieth anniversary.

A new Pokémon film, titled Pokémon: Wild Card, was officially announced during the closing ceremony of the Pokémon World Championships held in San Francisco. The announcement included a teaser featuring a player of the popular Pokémon trading card game alongside the Pokémon Mimikyu. The project is being directed by Katsuhiko Kitada, known for his work on series like Naruto: Shippuden and Attack on Titan, with production handled by the Japanese animation studio CloverWorks.

This release coincides with the thirtieth anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. The film is scheduled to arrive in theaters next year, marking the first global cinematic release for the series since 2018. Additionally, the franchise plans to release the tenth generation of Pokémon games, titled Winds and Waves, in 2027 to continue the anniversary celebrations.

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