2007
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
ディアルガVSパルキア VSダークライ
The first movie of the Diamond & Pearl era, featuring the clash of Dialga and Palkia.
🎬 90 min📅 July 14, 2007 (Japan), February 24, 2008 (US)⭐ PG💰 $49.8 million
Synopsis
When Dialga and Palkia's dimensional battle threatens to destroy Alamos Town, only the mysterious Darkrai stands between destruction and survival. But is Darkrai a protector or a threat?
Featured Pokémon
Darkrai
Misunderstood protector
Dialga
Temporal Pokémon
Palkia
Spatial Pokémon
Pikachu
Ash's partner
Main Characters
Ash Ketchum
Protagonist
Dawn
Coordinator companion
Brock
Companion
Alice
Alamos Town resident
Baron Alberto
Comical noble
Production
DirectorKunihiko Yuyama
MusicShinji Miyazaki
Release DateJuly 14, 2007 (Japan), February 24, 2008 (US)
Box Office$49.8 million
Themes
Being misunderstoodSacrificeDreamsSpace-time disruption
Trivia & Fun Facts
- First movie of the Sinnoh trilogy
- Darkrai became extremely popular after this film
- Features the iconic "Oración" song
- The Space-Time Towers are based on the Sagrada Família