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When they open in Japan, they usually gross a large amount of money, typically ranking first for their premiere weekend. In 2008, [[M11|one movie]] drew in a significant crowd despite the fact that it was released in the same weekend as a {{wp|Studio Ghibli}} film. In the United States, only the first five movies, those associated with the [[original series]], were released in theaters, however, the movies continue to be dubbed, being released directly to home video and, since ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', airing on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} within a year of the Japanese premiere. | When they open in Japan, they usually gross a large amount of money, typically ranking first for their premiere weekend. In 2008, [[M11|one movie]] drew in a significant crowd despite the fact that it was released in the same weekend as a {{wp|Studio Ghibli}} film. In the United States, only the first five movies, those associated with the [[original series]], were released in theaters, however, the movies continue to be dubbed, being released directly to home video and, since ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', airing on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} within a year of the Japanese premiere. | ||
The [[M13|thirteenth movie]] saw a limited theatrical release in the United States as part of the "Pokémon Black Version and White Version Mall Tour". On December 3 and 4, 2011, ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]]'' received a limited commercial release in US theaters, making it the first movie since ''Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias'' to receive a commercial theatrical release. All of the {{series|Best Wishes}} and {{series|XY}} movies have aired in theaters in Australia and New Zealand, with the ''XY'' series movies premiering there before the United States. | The [[M13|thirteenth movie]] saw a limited theatrical release in the United States as part of the "Pokémon Black Version and White Version Mall Tour". On December 3 and 4, 2011, ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]]'' received a limited commercial release in US theaters, making it the first movie since ''Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias'' to receive a commercial theatrical release. All of the {{series|Best Wishes}} and {{series|XY}} movies have aired in theaters in Australia and New Zealand, with the ''XY'' series movies premiering there before the United States. ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' will also recieve a limited theatrical run internationally on November 5 and 6, 2017. | ||
To date, there have been | To date, there have been 20 theatrical Pokémon movies and three movie-length special episodes. Additionally, the miniseries ''[[Pokémon Origins]]'' is a similar length to a movie when all the episodes are combined. | ||
==Movies== | ==Movies== | ||
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| | | '''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''' | ||
| | | November 5, 2017 | ||
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| '''キミにきめた！'''<br />'' | | '''キミにきめた！'''<br />''I Choose You!'' | ||
| July 15, 2017 | | July 15, 2017 | ||
| [[Toho]] | | [[Toho]] | ||
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| colspan="6" style="{{roundybr|5px}}; text-align:left" |'''Summary:''' On his tenth birthday, {{Ash}} sets off from [[Pallet Town]] to become a [[Pokémon trainer]] alongside a Pikachu that disobeys him. The duo encounter {{an|Ho-Oh}} and, after | | colspan="6" style="{{roundybr|5px}}; text-align:left" |'''Summary:''' On his tenth birthday, {{Ash}} sets off from [[Pallet Town]] to become a [[Pokémon trainer]] alongside a Pikachu that disobeys him. The duo encounter {{an|Ho-Oh}} and, after acquiring one of its Rainbow Wings, pledge to meet it again one day. With his travel companions [[Sorrel]] and {{OBP|Verity|M20}}, and guided by the mysterious {{p|Marshadow}}, Ash travels to [[Mount Tensei]] in search of Ho-Oh. However, they encounter a powerful opponent who stands in their way. | ||
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==Relation to the main anime== | ==Relation to the main anime== | ||
Generally, Pokémon movies and long specials have little to no impact on the overall plotline of the anime and fans will argue as to whether or not they are considered true [[canon]]. Evidence going either way is sparse, with many details, such as the fact that {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} having met {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}} in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' going unmentioned when the [[Legendary Pokémon]] are seen again in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]''. Other details introduced in movies, such as Ash's [[Aura]] abilities as well as Dawn's [[Lunar Wing]], have in fact been referenced by the main anime. [[M20]] is | Generally, Pokémon movies and long specials have little to no impact on the overall plotline of the anime and fans will argue as to whether or not they are considered true [[canon]]. Evidence going either way is sparse, with many details, such as the fact that {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} having met {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}} in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' going unmentioned when the [[Legendary Pokémon]] are seen again in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]''. Other details introduced in movies, such as Ash's [[Aura]] abilities as well as Dawn's [[Lunar Wing]], have in fact been referenced by the main anime. ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' is a unique exception in these regards, instead being an alternate retelling of Ash's early journey. | ||
It is possible that early on, the movies were intended to have no impact on the main anime continuity, as Mewtwo's erasure of everyone's memories at the conclusion of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' means that the events of the movie don't have much continuing impact on the series. However, as the series has progressed, more references to past movies have been made, with Ash recognizing a {{p|Latios}} immediately in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', despite having only seen one previously in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''. | It is possible that early on, the movies were intended to have no impact on the main anime continuity, as Mewtwo's erasure of everyone's memories at the conclusion of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' means that the events of the movie don't have much continuing impact on the series. However, as the series has progressed, more references to past movies have been made, with Ash recognizing a {{p|Latios}} immediately in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', despite having only seen one previously in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''. | ||
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==Home video releases== | ==Home video releases== | ||
===North American | ===North American home video releases=== | ||
{{main|List of English language Pokémon movie home video releases (Region 1)}} | {{main|List of English language Pokémon movie home video releases (Region 1)}} | ||
===Australian | ===United Kingdom home video releases=== | ||
{{main|List of English language Pokémon movie home video releases (Region 2)}} | |||
===Australian home video releases=== | |||
{{main|List of English language Pokémon movie home video releases (Region 4)}} | {{main|List of English language Pokémon movie home video releases (Region 4)}} | ||