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Pokémon: The First Movie

AnimationFamilyAdventureFantasyAction

Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama

Determined to prove its superiority, a bio-engineered Pokémon called Mewtwo lures Ash, Pikachu and others into a Pokémon match like none before. From TMDB

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Pokémon: The First Movie is a 1998 animation family adventure film, directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, starring Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani and Mayumi Izuka.

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  • 🎃 Out Of Context International Dubs 🎃 @outofcontxtdubs.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 1, 2025

    Movie: Pokémon: Giratina & the Sky Warrior Language: English Country: United States

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  • Serebii.net @serebii.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 31, 2026

    Serebii Update: English poster for the new animated movie, Pokémon Wild Card serebii.net

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  • DiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.netBluesky · Aug 31, 2026

    First poster for ‘POKÉMON: WILD CARD’. The first Pokémon movie to be released in theaters in 7 years.

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  • Wario64 @wario64.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 31, 2026

    Pokémon: Wild Card | Official Teaser Trailer (coming 2027 and beyond) www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6_j... "an all-new animated film featuring a Pokémon TCG player and Mimikyu"

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  • Wario64 @wario64.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 1, 2025

    Pokémon the Movie 2000 is free to watch on YouTube (in USA at least) www.youtube.com/watch?v=98gf...

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  • TrashToonZ @trashtoonz.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 28, 2026

    And now for TrashToonZ! something completely unrelated to Pokémon…. It’s not even the characters people wanted from that film- I KNOW OK! I’ll get around to em🙄👍

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  • 🎃 Out Of Context International Dubs 🎃 @outofcontxtdubs.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 13, 2026

    Movie: Pokémon the Movie 2000 Language: English Country: United States

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  • TheXVthMember @thexvthmember.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 18, 2024

    Looking for any mutuals with any of the following interests - Kingdom Hearts - Star Wars - Fallout - Skyrim - Film Making - Writing - Mythology - Marvel - DC - Persona - Pokémon - PlayStation - Resident Evil - D&D - Musical theater Trying to make this a fun place. #promo #promosky

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  • Serebii.net @serebii.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 31, 2026

    Serebii Update: A new movie has been revealed Pokémon Wild Card based on the TCG serebii.net/index2.shtml

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  • frizzyfries @frizzy4fries.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 17, 2026

    Pokémon movie and chill?

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  • 🎃 Out Of Context International Dubs 🎃 @outofcontxtdubs.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 22, 2025

    Movie: Pokémon: The First Movie Language: English Country: United States

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  • Scott "KaiserNeko" Frerichs @kaiserneko.bsky.socialBluesky · May 14, 2025

    The tears in Pokémon: The First Movie brought Ash back to life. Potions are just Pokémon tears.

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  • Daddy Puppeh @daddy.puppeh.dogBluesky · Jul 31, 2026

    Looks like I’ve lost @bilbng86.bsky.social to the first Pokémon movie for the afternoon

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  • Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.socialBluesky · May 3, 2025

    On this day in 2019, 6 years ago, the first live action Pokémon movie: Pokémon Detective Pikachu was first released in Japan and globally a week later. This movie featured Ryan Reynolds as Detective Pikachu and Justice Smith as Tim www.serebii.net/movies/detec...

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  • yellowgummyrock.bsky.social @yellowgummyrock.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 10, 2026

    Day 10: Diantha has so many responsibilities like being a movie actress and a Pokémon champion. That’s why Malva makes sure that she takes a “small vacation”so she can practice her baby act. #diaper #diaperart #abdl #abdlart

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  • Royal Poodle @royalpoodle.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 3, 2024

    Something doodled while we watched a Pokémon movie #artpost #transfur #pokemontf

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  • Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 25, 2024

    Director/animator Hiroyasu Ishida left Studio Colorido, and now works at Studio Asatte. He recently supervised Pokémon TCG "Nine Adventures" short film. www.youtube.com/watch?v=39q-... studioasatte.com x.com/hiroyasu_ish...

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  • Stealth40k @stealth40k.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 6, 2025

    Pokémon Company announced they will be releasing a new animated film on Pokémon Day! Title: Dragonite and the Mailman Director: Taku Kimura Animation: CoMix Wave Films (Your Name, Weathering With You, Suzume)

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  • 🎃 Out Of Context International Dubs 🎃 @outofcontxtdubs.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 26, 2026

    Movie: Pokémon the Movie 2000 Language: English Country: United States

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  • Sam Procrastinates @samprocrastinates.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 25, 2024

    Nintendo when they heard Sonic Movie 3 mentioned Pokémon

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  • Jon Cartwright @jon.gvg.ioBluesky · Sep 2, 2026

    $400 can buy you food for the month or every Pokémon Movie in a Pokeball

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  • Lady Emily ☄️ @ladyemily.nebula.tvBluesky · Mar 10, 2026

    Watching Pokémon The 3rd Movie for the first time. Have only ever seen the original film and Jirachi Wishmaker before. Heard fun things about this one.

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  • Chris Monka @chrismonka.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 5, 2026

    I watched Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle! The movie was 1h 40m long. This was a cool movie! The story being about a person raised by Pokémon was really intriguing, and it had some heartfelt moments too 🥹 the art style and lighting looked really good as well! It was a fun movie to watch!

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  • Chris Monka @chrismonka.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 3, 2026

    I watched Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution! The movie was 1h 38m long. This movie was an awesome adventure 🥹 it was such a throwback! It was nice to see everyone from the original Pokémon series again, and the animation looked absolutely incredible! It was a fun and nostalgic movie 😊

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  • Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 7, 2025

    On this day in 2001, 24 years ago, the fourth Pokémon movie, Pokémon 4 Ever, known in Japan as "Celebi - A Timeless Encounter" was first released This movie features Ash as he encounters a young boy called Sammy & protects Celebi from a Team Rocket member serebii.net/movies/serebii/

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  • Chris Monka @chrismonka.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 1, 2026

    I watched Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles! The movie was 1h 3m long. This was a chill movie! It had some cool action scenes, but tbh I enjoyed the nice and relaxed moments, along with the story bits that discussed the history of the Sinnoh region! I liked the art style as well, it was fun to watch!

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  • cakejumper 🍰🦊 @cakejumper.ieBluesky · Jan 14, 2025

    Quick summary of every Pokémon film

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  • Matt (Absol) @absol.standingintheodds.comBluesky · Feb 23, 2026

    Just found my movie ticket from going to see Pokémon 2000 omg

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  • Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 8, 2025

    On this day in 2000, 25 years ago, the third Pokémon movie, Pokémon 3 the Movie, known in Japan as "Entei & The Unknown Tower" was first released This movie features Ash rush to rescue his mother from the Legendary Pokémon Entei serebii.net/movies/entei

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  • ToonHive @toonhive.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 8, 2026

    26 years ago today, ‘Pokémon 3: The Movie’ released in Japanese theaters.

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  • 🎃 Out Of Context International Dubs 🎃 @outofcontxtdubs.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 25, 2025

    Movie: Pokémon the Movie 2000 Language: English Country: United States

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  • 🎃 Out Of Context International Dubs 🎃 @outofcontxtdubs.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 4, 2025

    Movie: Pokémon: Jirachi, Wish Maker Language: English Country: United States

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  • Ifus Moraine @ifusmoraine.comBluesky · Sep 15, 2025

    Older piece from 2019 but I still love it <3 Ghost Pokémon watching a scary movie 🎃🍂 #fanart #pokemon #ghosts #halloween #fall #autumn

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  • Ollie Dreamer @olliedreamer.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 23, 2024

    Take me back to the Pokémon: The First Movie Burger King promotion

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  • Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.socialBluesky · May 3, 2026

    On this day in 2019, 7 years ago, the first live action Pokémon movie: Pokémon Detective Pikachu was first released in Japan and globally a week later. This movie featured Ryan Reynolds as Detective Pikachu and Justice Smith as Tim www.serebii.net/movies/detec...

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  • Pokémon [Twitter/X Mirror] @pokemonx.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 31, 2026

    Get ready for Pokémon: Wild Card, an all-new animated film featuring a Pokémon TCG player and Mimikyu! Stay tuned! 🎬

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  • Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 8, 2026

    On this day in 2000, 26 years ago, the third Pokémon movie, Pokémon 3 the Movie, known in Japan as "Entei & The Unknown Tower" was first released This movie features Ash rush to rescue his mother from the Legendary Pokémon Entei serebii.net/movies/entei

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  • 🌸Melly🌸 @mellysketches.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 16, 2025

    I watched Pokémon the movie 2000 a couple weeks ago, and drew melody 💗 I love the character designs of early 2000 Pokémon anime ✨ #pokemon

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  • VGArtAndTidbits @vgartandtidbits.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 3, 2026

    Pokémon: The First Movie - VHS ad (2000)

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  • Orlek @orlek.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 6, 2024

    Random trainer from the third Pokémon movie.

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  • Pink Bonnet Deezy #WAWG @thatwriterdeezy.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 15, 2026

    MEET YOUR OOMF! 😁 • Name: Deezy • Sign: Taurus ♉ • Sexuality: Pansexual • Hobbies: Writing, Drawing, Gaming, Music, weight training • Fav animal: Dogs • Fav Pokémon: Totodile • Fav movie: How To Train Your Dragon

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  • van cartier @christopherxci.blacksky.appBluesky · Oct 15, 2026

    😁 • Name: Christopher • Sign: Aries • Sexuality: Homo-Superior • Hobbies: Genealogy, Swimming, Horseback, Archery • Fav animal: Octopus • Fav Pokémon: Mega Houndoom • Fav movie: Mr & Mrs Smith

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  • Christy 🕷️🩸 @vampiricvestiges.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 16, 2026

    Name: Christy Sign: pisces Sexuality: Bi Hobbies: reading, gaming, drawing, gardening Fav Animal: bats Fav Pokémon: pikachu Fav Movie: LOTR (any of them) Fav Bands: Slipknot, Ateez, BTS, Ghost

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  • I am an imaginarybeing (he/they) @imaginarybeing.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 15, 2026

    MEET YOUR OOMF! 😁 • Name: (iykyk) • Sign: Virgo • Sexuality: Gay, Asexual • Hobbies: Gayming, napping, cooking, cocktailing, playing with makeup/cosplaying • Fav animal: cats (foxes, bats, racoons, axolotls) • Fav Pokémon: Gardevoir (Mimikyu, Umbreon, Espurr, Zorua) • Fav movie: Auntie Mame

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  • Nintendeal @nintendeal.comBluesky · Sep 6, 2026

    Limited Edition Polaroid Go Color Film Pokémon Packs are back up for pre-order on Amazon: amzn.to/4xI7jjF #ad (the film packs) Also at Polaroid: bit.ly/469yLuw

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  • Ellis on an Island 🇩🇴🗽 @whoa-elly.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 15, 2026

    MEET YOUR OOMF! 😁 • Name: Ellis • Sign: Cancer 🦀 • Sexuality: Gay • Hobbies: Gaymer, comics, cosplay • Fav animal: cats 🐈‍⬛ • Fav Pokémon: Eevee • Fav movie: does Housewives & Drag Race count? 🌚

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  • Thee Blue Moon Witch 🇵🇷💙🌙 @snarkbreathing.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 15, 2026

    MEET YOUR OOMF! 😁 • Name: Gabe • Sign: Aries ♈️ • Sexuality: Gay • Hobbies: Gaming, reading, puzzles and Lego sets • Fav animal: Foxes and otters • Fav Pokémon: Ninetales • Fav movie: Kill Bill Volume 1

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  • Koh The Nutt Stealer @gregathus88.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 15, 2026

    MEET YOUR OOMF! 😁 • Name: Greg • Sign: Taurus ♉ • Sexuality: gay • Hobbies: Writing, Reading, Gaming, Hiking, Collecting • Fav animal: Tiger • Fav Pokémon: Umbreon • Fav movie: The Matrix and The Wizard of Oz (both tied as my #1 fave)

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  • IT’S JUST ME, MYKE 💦🧞‍♂️ @myke-wazowski.blacksky.appBluesky · Oct 15, 2026

    MEET YOUR OOMF! • Name: Myke • Sign: Capricorn ♑️ 🐐 • Sexuality: Pansexual • Hobbies: Dancing, gaming, anime, clubbing, sports, planning world domination and singing poorly in the shower • Fav animal: Horses • Fav Pokémon: Torchic 🐥 • Fav movie: Underworld 🧛🏻‍♀️

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  • Bulbapedia @bulbapedia.bulbagarden.netBluesky · Jul 13, 2026

    Today is the eighth anniversary of "Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us" officially released in Japan as "Pokémon the Movie: Everyone's Story" on July 13, 2018! The 21st feature film in the series, it prominently features Lugia and Zeraora.

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  • PokéJungle — Friend of Malamar @pokejungle.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 21, 2026

    The heroes of the upcoming Aardman animated film The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu have been revealed in new artwork! James Turner, the Art Director of Pokémon Sword and Shield, has also teased his involvement with the film! pokejungle.net/2026/06/21/n...

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  • ♏️ Nov 12 🦂 The Blvck Jvy #WAWG @jay-the8thwonder.blacksky.appBluesky · Oct 15, 2026

    MEET YOUR OOMF! 😁 • Name: Jay or JJ • Sign: Scorpio ♏️ • Sexuality: Bi • Hobbies: Gaming, Watching Movies and Tv Shows, Skating, Puzzles, Painting, Tattoos • Fav animal: Snakes • Fav Pokémon: Eevee • Fav movie: Spy Kids 2

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  • 🧸 @tayloreric.devBluesky · Oct 15, 2026

    MEET YOUR OOMF! 😁 • Name: Taylor Eric • Sign: Libra ⚖️♎️ • Sexuality: I chose to be gay. • Hobbies: Gaming, Gaming, Damn I think it’s just gaming. • Fav animal: Dog • Fav Pokémon: Eek. I don’t have one. If Stitch was a Pokemon that would be it. • Fav movie: Mr. And Mrs. Smith

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  • Wario64 @wario64.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 5, 2026

    Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (Blu-ray) is $9.99 on Amazon amzn.to/47ku7e9 Walmart buff.ly/iXDodYN GRUV (extra discount w/ code FIRSTGRUV15) buff.ly/gmpE5Qh #ad

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  • Elle @elle-loves-hugs.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 11, 2025

    Every advertisement I've seen for Pokémon Sleep looks like a scene from a horror film.

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  • gяєαтѕαιуαgнσυℓ 🎃 @greatsaiyagirl.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 15, 2026

    Name: Lorena Sign: Scorpio Sexuality: Bisexual Hobbies: Gaming, Writing, Reading Fav Animal: Red Pandas Fav Pokémon: Mimikyu Fav Movie: When Harry Met Sally Fav Bands: New Constellations, Chromatics, Los Mesoneros

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  • Clinton of the Damned 🎃👻 @puritythrufire.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 16, 2026

    Name: Clinton the Fourth Sign: Leo Sexuality: Straight, boring... Hobbies: Collecting films, watching films, talking about films Fav animal: Dogs (toy breeds preferably) Fav Pokémon: Hedorah Fav movie: Seven Samurai Fav Bands: Too fucking many, mostly old school and technical death metal

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  • Anime News Network @animenewsnetwork.comBluesky · Aug 31, 2026

    Pokémon is getting its first new anime film in over 6 years in 2027, animated by CloverWorks!

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  • DupaCycki @[email protected]Lemmy · Oct 10, 2026

    Some of my most played games in the past few months are: - Animal Crossing (2001, GameCube) - Pokémon Yellow (1998, Game Boy) - Pokémon Crystal (2000, Game Boy Color) - various Castlevania games, from the 1986 NES original, to currently Rondo of Blood (1993, TurboGrafx-16) - God of War 1 & 2 (2005 & 2007, PS2) Having a blast with these old games. Also finished Breath of the Wild recently, which is a fairly new game, but still nearly 10 years old.

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  • OtherSide (Comm CLOSED) @otherside666.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 26, 2024

    I am in a “The Substance” film brain rot at the moment So here’s a substance/Pokémon idea

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Rica Matsumoto
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Ikue Otani
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Mayumi Izuka
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Satomi Korogi
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Shin-ichiro Miki
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