List of English language Pokémon movie home video releases (Region 2)
The following is a list of all of the English language home video releases of the Pokémon movies in the United Kingdom. DVD releases are for DVD Region 2, Blu-ray releases are for Blu-ray Region B (although they may be playable in other regions), and all releases are PAL.
Lucario and the Mystery of Mew and Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea have not been released on home video in the United Kingdom.
Single movie releases
Mewtwo Strikes Back
Original Release
Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back was released on VHS and DVD in the United Kingdom by Warner Home Video on October 23, 2000. The catalogue numbers for the VHS and DVD respectively are V018020 and S018020. These releases use a 4:3 aspect ratio.
The Pikachu short Pikachu's Vacation is also included before the film, and the promotional TCG card Mewtwo was included in early releases.
The DVD has English, French, Italian, Dutch, and Portuguese audio; with optional English, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, English for the hearing impaired, and Italian for the hearing impaired closed captions. The DVD was first released in snapper case packaging before being re-released in standard DVD packaging. It also includes the following extras:
- Commentary audio track by Director Michael Haigney and Producer Norman J. Grossfeld
- The Story of Mewtwo's Origin (first two minutes of The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin)
- Music video for M2M's "Don't Say You Love Me" (the movie's ending theme)
- Theatrical trailer of the movie
- Preview of The Power of One
- "Ash's Journey"
- DVD-ROM features
The VHS release contains two of the special features - The Story of Mewtwo's Origin (first two minutes of The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin) added to the beginning of the film, and The Power of One preview.
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Re-Release
Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back was re-released on DVD and Blu-ray in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2017 by Manga Entertainment. This is a single-disc re-release of the disc featured in the Pokémon Movie Collection.
The DVD was also included in early copies of Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!.
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The Power of One
Original Release
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Pokémon the Movie 2000: The Power of One was released in the United Kingdom by Warner Home Video. It was released on VHS on March 19, 2001, with the catalogue number S018620, and on DVD on May 14, 2001 with the catalogue number D018620. The DVD release uses a 1.85:1 aspect ratio.
The Pikachu short Pikachu's Rescue Adventure is included before the film, and the promotional TCG card Pikachu was included in early releases.
The DVD is a double-sided disc that has English, French, and Dutch audio on Side A and English, German, and Italian audio on Side B; with optional English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Arabic, English for the hearing impaired, German for the hearing impaired, and Italian for the hearing impaired closed captioning. The DVD was first released in snapper case packaging before being re-released in standard DVD packaging. It also includes the following extras:
- Musical performances from the Pokémon the Movie 2000 soundtrack
- "They Don't Understand" by Dream Street
- "Story Of" and performance by Alysha Antonino
- "Pokémon World" by Youngstown featuring Nobody's Angel
- Making of the soundtrack
- Theatrical trailer of the movie
- Theatrical trailer of Spell of the Unown: Entei
The VHS release includes a preview for Spell of the Unown: Entei.
The movie was re-released in 2007 for Woolworths' "Worth it!" budget range.
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Re-Release
Pokémon the Movie 2000: The Power of One was re-released on DVD and Blu-ray in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2017 by Manga Entertainment. This is a single-disc re-release of the disc featured in the Pokémon Movie Collection.
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Spell of the Unown: Entei
Original Release
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Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown: Entei was released on VHS and DVD in the United Kingdom by Warner Home Video on October 6, 2001. The catalogue numbers for the VHS and DVD respectively are S021101 and D021251. The DVD release uses a 1.85:1 aspect ratio.
The Pikachu short Pikachu & Pichu is included before the film, and although no bonuses were added in early releases, some retailers offered a promotion where customers would obtain the promotional TCG card Unown J and a Pokémon Pikachu's Winter Vacation VHS with the purchase of the VHS or DVD.
The DVD is a double-sided disc that has English, French, and Dutch audio on Side A and Italian, Greek, and Hebew audio on Side B; with optional English, Dutch, French, Greek, Italian, Hebrew, English for the hearing impaired, and Italian for the hearing impaired closed captioning. The DVD was first released in snapper case packaging before being re-released in standard DVD packaging. It also includes the following extras:
- Pokérap GS (Johto Pokérap)
- Making of "To Know the Unknown"
- What the Filmmakers Say (Commentary audio track)
- Theatrical trailer of the movie
- Little Known Unown Facts!
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Re-Release
Pokémon the Movie 2000: The Power of One was re-released on DVD and Blu-ray in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2017 by Manga Entertainment. This is a single-disc re-release of the disc featured in the Pokémon Movie Collection.
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Celebi: The Voice of the Forest
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Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi: The Voice of the Forest was released on VHS and DVD in the United Kingdom by Miramax and Buena Vista Home Entertainment on October 20, 2003. The catalogue numbers for the VHS and DVD respectively are D611536 and D888868. The DVD release uses a 1.85:1 aspect ratio.
The DVD has English and Spanish audio; with optional English, English for the hearing impaired, and Spanish closed captioning. The DVD release includes the following extras:
- Audio commentary by the actors and producers
- Multi-angle animation progression on four scenes
- A trivia game
- English theatrical trailer
- Japanese theatrical trailer and Pikachu's PikaBoo trailer
- Japanese Theatrical trailer of Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias and Camp Pikachu
None of the Japanese trailers have any subtitles.
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Re-Release
Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi: The Voice of the Forest was re-released on DVD and Blu-ray in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2011 by StudioCanal, with the catalogue number MIROPD2170. This release is merely a packaging reissue and so, is the same DVD as the Buena Vista version.
The movie was re-released again on DVD in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2021 by Paramount Home Entertainment, following ViacomCBS's co-purchase of Miramax.
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Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias
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Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias was released on DVD in the United Kingdom by Miramax and Buena Vista Home Entertainment on June 6, 2005. The catalogue number for the DVD is BUA0000501. The DVD release uses a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, but in reality only the menus and trailers are shown in this ratio. The movie and special features show in a 4:3 aspect ratio, while the Camp Pikachu short shows in a Pillarbox format
The DVD has English, French, and Spanish audio; with optional English, English for the hearing impaired, French, and Spanish closed captioning. The DVD release includes the following extras:
- Location scouting in Venice
- An animation stages feature (Water Chariot Race, Race Spectators, Crowd on a Bridge, Latias, Defense Mechanism of Alltomare, Wave)
- The Characters of "Pokémon Heroes"
- The Pikachu short Camp Pikachu
- Pokémon Heroes trivia game
The movie also has a trailer for Bionicle: Mask of Light and Pokémon 4Ever which play before the main menu.
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Re-Release
Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias was re-released on DVD and Blu-ray in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2011 by StudioCanal, with the catalogue number MIROPD2165. This release is merely a packaging reissue and so, is the same DVD as the Buena Vista version.
The DVD was re-released by StudioCanal in 2016 under the slightly altered catalogue number of MIROPD2165-R2. This version uses a newer print of the film that removes some of the blue tinting, is shown in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, replaces logos, and does not contain any special features or the Pikachu short.
The movie was re-released again on DVD in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2021 by Paramount Home Entertainment, following ViacomCBS's co-purchase of Miramax.
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Jirachi: Wish Maker
Jirachi: Wish Maker was released on DVD in the United Kingdom by Paramount Home Entertainment on October 23, 2006 with the catalogue number PHE9081. This release uses a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, but does not include closed captioning despite the packaging saying it does. It also includes the following extras:
- Character Gallery
- Photo Gallery
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Destiny Deoxys
Destiny Deoxys was released on DVD in the United Kingdom by Miramax and StudioCanal on April 2, 2012. The catalogue number is MIROPD2186. This release uses a 1.85:1 aspect ratio.
The movie was re-released on DVD in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2021 by Paramount Home Entertainment, following ViacomCBS's co-purchase of Miramax.
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The Rise of Darkrai
The Rise of Darkrai was released on DVD in the United Kingdom by Network on September 29, 2008 with the catalogue number PM7510. This release uses a 16:9 aspect ratio. The promotional TCG card Darkrai was included in early releases of the DVD.
It was re-released on DVD in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2019 by Manga Entertainment. This re-release uses the DVD master used in Pokémon Movie Collection: Diamond and Pearl.
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Giratina and the Sky Warrior
Giratina and the Sky Warrior was released on DVD in the United Kingdom by Universal Pictures UK on November 28, 2011 with the catalogue number 8287463. This release uses a 1.85:1 aspect ratio. It has English and Norwegian audio, but does not have closed captioning.
It was re-released on DVD in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2019 by Manga Entertainment. This re-release uses the DVD master used in Pokémon Movie Collection: Diamond and Pearl. This release uses a 16:9 aspect ratio.
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Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Arceus and the Jewel of Life was released on DVD in the United Kingdom by Universal Pictures UK on November 28, 2011 with the catalogue number 8287464. This release uses a 1.85:1 aspect ratio. It has English, Norwegian, and Danish audio, but does not have closed captioning.
It was re-released on DVD in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2019 by Manga Entertainment. This re-release uses the DVD master used in Pokémon Movie Collection: Diamond and Pearl. This release uses a 16:9 aspect ratio.
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Zoroark: Master of Illusions
Zoroark: Master of Illusions was released on DVD in the United Kingdom by Universal Pictures UK on August 29, 2011 with the catalogue number 8284462. This release uses a 1.85:1 aspect ratio. The promotional TCG card Celebi was included in early releases of the DVD.
It was re-released on DVD in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2019 by Manga Entertainment. This re-release uses the DVD master used in Pokémon Movie Collection: Diamond and Pearl. This release uses a 16:9 aspect ratio.
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White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram
White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram was first released on a multi-movie set by Universal Pictures UK and was later re-issued on a single disc on Manga Entertainment’s Pokémon Movie Collection: Black and White.
The single-disc version seen in the boxset was re-released on September 2, 2019, once again by Manga Entertainment. This release uses a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice
Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice was released on DVD in the United Kingdom by Universal Pictures UK on September 30, 2013 with the catalogue number 8296140. This release uses a 16:9 aspect ratio. It has English and Dutch audio, but does not have closed captioning. The promotional TCG card Keldeo was included in early releases of the DVD.
It was re-released on DVD in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2019 by Manga Entertainment. This re-release uses the DVD master used in Pokémon Movie Collection: Black and White.
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Genesect and The Legend Awakened
Genesect and The Legend Awakened was first released on DVD in the UK on the Pokémon Black and White Movie Collection boxset by Manga Entertainment.
Manga Entertainment released the movie separately for the first time in the UK on September 2, 2019. This release uses a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction was first released on DVD in the UK on the Pokémon XY Movie Collection boxset by Manga Entertainment.
Manga Entertainment released the movie separately for the first time in the UK on September 2, 2019. This release uses a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
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Hoopa and the Clash of Ages was released on DVD and Blu-ray in the United Kingdom by Manga Entertainment on October 24, 2016. This release uses a 16:9 aspect ratio.
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Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
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Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel was released on DVD and Blu-ray in the United Kingdom by Manga Entertainment on May 15, 2017. This release uses a 16:9 aspect ratio.
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Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
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Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! was released in the United Kingdom by Manga Entertainment on DVD on February 12, 2018 and was released on Blu-ray in a Steelbook case on April 30, 2018. Both releases use a 16:9 aspect ratio. The Steelbook’s catalogue number is MANB8853.
Two versions of the DVD release were available; one included a bonus disc featuring Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back, while the other did not. The Blu-Ray Steelbook version is no longer in print.
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Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
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Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us was released in the United Kingdom by Manga Entertainment on DVD and Blu-Ray on February 18, 2019. Both versions use a 16:9 aspect ratio. The Blu-Ray’s catalogue number is MANB6725.
The Blu-Ray version is a Collector's Edition, including a poster and 4 art cards, and was released in a cardboard sleeve.
Multi-movie releases
Pokémon 4Ever & Pokémon Heroes
The Pokémon 4Ever & Pokémon Heroes Blu-ray was distributed by StudioCanal in the United Kingdom. It was released on DVD in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2012 with the catalogue number MIROPBD2425. It contains a single disc with both movies: Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi: The Voice of the Forest and Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias. This release uses a 1.85:1 aspect ratio. It does not include any special features, despite the packaging claiming to contain them.
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Pokémon the Movie: 2 Movie Pack
The Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram / White—Victini and Zekrom 2 Movie Pack is a multi-movie DVD set released in the United Kingdom by Universal Pictures UK. It was released in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2012 with the catalogue number 8288750. It contains two discs, one with Black—Victini and Reshiram and the other with White—Victini and Zekrom. This set uses a 16:9 aspect ratio. The promotional TCG card Pikachu was included in early releases of the DVD.
It was released both as a box set (containing individual DVD cases for each movie), as well as a single DVD case containing two discs.
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Pokémon Triple Movie Collection
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The Pokémon Triple Movie Collection DVD set was distributed by StudioCanal in the United Kingdom. It was released on DVD in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2016 with the catalogue number MIROPD3086. It contains three discs, with one movie on each. It includes Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, and Destiny Deoxys.
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Pokémon Movie Collection
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The Pokémon Movie Collection is a multi-movie set released on DVD and Blu-ray in the United Kingdom by Manga Entertainment. It was released on Blu-ray in a Collector's Edition Steelbook and on DVD in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2016. It was released on Blu-ray in standard case in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2017. It contains three discs, with one movie on each. It includes Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back, Pokémon the Movie 2000: The Power of One, and Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown: Entei. This set uses a 16:9 aspect ratio. The Steelbook’s catalog number is MANB8790.
It does not include any Pikachu shorts.
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Pokémon Movie Collection: Diamond & Pearl
Pokémon Movie Collection: Diamond and Pearl is a multi-movie set released on DVD in the United Kingdom by Manga Entertainment on May 21, 2018 with the catalogue number MANG5889. It contains four discs, with one movie on each. It includes The Rise of Darkrai, Giratina and the Sky Warrior, Arceus and the Jewel of Life and Zoroark – Master of Illusions. All the movies are shown in a 16:9 aspect ratio.
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Pokémon Movie Collection: Black & White
Pokémon Movie Collection: Diamond and Pearl is a multi-movie set that was released on DVD in the United Kingdom by Manga Entertainment on July 9, 2018 (originally scheduled to be released on July 23, 2018) with the catalog number MANG5894. It contains three discs, including both Victini and Reshiram and Victini and Zekrom on a single disc, Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice and Genesect and the Legend Awakened. This is the very first UK DVD release for the latter. All the movies are shown in a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Pokémon Movie Collection: XY
Pokémon Movie Collection: XY is a multi-movie set that was released on DVD in the United Kingdom by Manga Entertainment on October 22, 2018 with the catalogue number MANG5898. It contains three discs, each containing a single movie. It features Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, Hoopa and the Clash of Ages and Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel. This is the very first UK DVD release for the former, while the other 2 are re-issues of their 2016 and 2017 releases respectively. All the movies are shown in a 16:9 aspect ratio.
External links
Single movie releases
- Pokémon the First Movie DVD and Blu-ray on Manga UK's website
- Pokémon the Movie 2000 DVD and Blu-ray on Manga UK's website
- Pokémon 3: The Movie DVD and Blu-ray on Manga UK's website
- Hoopa and the Clash of Ages DVD and Blu-ray on Manga UK's website
- Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel DVD and Blu-ray on Manga UK's website
- Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! DVD on Manga UK's website
- Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! Blu-ray on Manga UK's website
- Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us DVD and Blu-ray on Manga UK's website
Multi-movie releases
- Pokémon Movie Collection DVD and Collector's Edition Blu-ray on Manga UK's website
- Pokémon Movie Collection Blu-ray on Manga UK's website
- Pokémon Movie Collection: Diamond & Pearl on Manga UK's website
- Pokémon Movie Collection: Black & White on Manga UK's website
- Pokémon Movie Collection: XY on Manga UK's website
This article is part of both Project Anime and Project Merchandise, Bulbapedia projects that, together, aim to write comprehensive articles on the Pokémon Anime and Merchandise, respectively. |