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→‎Release: According to Wikipedia, the movie White—Victini and Zekrome and Black—Victini and Reshiram was released in Japan the same day as Studio Ghibli film From Up On Poppy Hill. that was placed in 3rd box office in Japan alongside Harry Potter and the Deathly Harrows - Part 2.
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(→‎Release: According to Wikipedia, the movie White—Victini and Zekrome and Black—Victini and Reshiram was released in Japan the same day as Studio Ghibli film From Up On Poppy Hill. that was placed in 3rd box office in Japan alongside Harry Potter and the Deathly Harrows - Part 2.)
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==Release==
==Release==
When they open in Japan, they usually gross a large amount of money, typically ranking first for their premiere weekend. In 2008, ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' drew in a significant crowd despite the fact that it was released in the same weekend as the {{wp|Studio Ghibli}} film ''{{wp|Ponyo}}''. In the United States, only the first five movies, those associated with the [[original series]], received {{wp|Wide release|wide theatrical releases}}, 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. Beginning with the dub of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', the movies typically premiere on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Disney XD}}. ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'' was the first movie to see its international premiere on a streaming platform with its February 2020 release on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Netflix}}.
When they open in Japan, they usually gross a large amount of money, typically ranking first for their premiere weekend. In 2008, ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' drew in a significant crowd despite the fact that it was released in the same weekend as the {{wp|Studio Ghibli}} film ''{{wp|Ponyo}}''. In 2011, ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]] ''and ''[[M14|Black—Victini and Reshiram]] ''was released on the same day as {{wp|Studio Ghibli}} film ''{{wp|From Up On Poppy Hill}}'' which was placed in 3rd box office in Japan alongside ''{{wp|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2}}.'' In the United States, only the first five movies, those associated with the [[original series]], received {{wp|Wide release|wide theatrical releases}}, 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. Beginning with the dub of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', the movies typically premiere on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Disney XD}}. ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'' was the first movie to see its international premiere on a streaming platform with its February 2020 release on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Netflix}}.


The [[M13|thirteenth movie]] saw a {{wp|Limited release|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 ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' and ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' movies have aired in theaters in Australia and New Zealand, with the ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' movies premiering there before the United States. ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' also received a limited theatrical run internationally on November 5 and 6, 2017. ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'' was given a limited theatrical release starting on November 24, 2018.
The [[M13|thirteenth movie]] saw a {{wp|Limited release|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 ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' and ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' movies have aired in theaters in Australia and New Zealand, with the ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' movies premiering there before the United States. ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' also received a limited theatrical run internationally on November 5 and 6, 2017. ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'' was given a limited theatrical release starting on November 24, 2018.
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