2019
Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
ミュウツーの逆襲 EVOLUTION
A CGI remake of the first Pokémon movie, featuring stunning visuals and the timeless story of Mewtwo.
🎬 98 min📅 July 12, 2019 (Japan), February 27, 2020 (Netflix)⭐ PG💰 $29.8 million
Synopsis
When researchers discover and exploit a New form of Mew, they unwittingly unleash Mewtwo, an angry clone of the legendary Pokémon. With the powerful Mewtwo seeking revenge on humanity, Ash Ketchum and his friends find themselves caught in a battle that may determine the fate of the world.
Featured Pokémon
Mewtwo
Main antagonist / Anti-hero
Mew
Legendary counterpart
Pikachu
Ash's partner
Clone Pokémon
Mewtwo's creations
Main Characters
Ash Ketchum
Protagonist
Misty
Companion
Brock
Companion
Team Rocket
Comic relief / Minor antagonists
Production
DirectorKunihiko Yuyama, Motonori Sakakibara
MusicShinji Miyazaki
Release DateJuly 12, 2019 (Japan), February 27, 2020 (Netflix)
Box Office$29.8 million
Themes
Nature vs. NurtureIdentityThe value of lifeAcceptance
Trivia & Fun Facts
- First Pokémon movie to be fully CGI animated
- Released directly to Netflix in Western countries
- Features the same plot as the original 1998 film
- Voice cast includes returning actors from the anime