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In addition to its Japanese DVD release on December 18, 2013, this film is included in a "Mewtwo Box" collection that includes ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]],'' ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', and ''[[SS026|Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]''.
In addition to its Japanese DVD release on December 18, 2013, this film is included in a "Mewtwo Box" collection that includes ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]],'' ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', and ''[[SS026|Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]''.


The movie features {{p|Genesect}} and {{p|Mewtwo}} in prominent roles. The "[[Genesect Army]]"—a group of five Genesect—appear in the film, led by a {{Shiny}} Genesect while the other four Genesect represent each of the four [[Drive]]s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Mewtwo Y is also featured, prior to its debut in [[Pokémon X and Y]]. All five Genesect made an appearance prior to the release of the film in ''[[BW119|Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!]]'' during a flashback, while Mewtwo appeared in [[SS026|a special episode]], serving as a prologue to the film.
The movie features {{p|Genesect}} and {{p|Mewtwo}} in prominent roles. The "[[Genesect Army]]"—a group of five Genesect—appear in the film, led by a {{Shiny}} Genesect while the other four Genesect represent each of the four [[Drive]]s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Mewtwo Y is also featured, prior to its debut in {{g|X and Y}}. All five Genesect made an appearance prior to the release of the film in ''[[BW119|Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!]]'' during a flashback, while Mewtwo appeared in [[SS026|a special episode]], serving as a prologue to the film.


In Japanese, {{pmin|Indonesia}}n, and {{pmin|the Philippines|Filipino}} theaters, the movie was featured with the [[Pikachu shorts|Pikachu short]] ''[[PK25|Eevee & Friends]]''.
In Japanese, {{pmin|Indonesia}}n, and {{pmin|the Philippines|Filipino}} theaters, the movie was featured with the [[Pikachu shorts|Pikachu short]] ''[[PK25|Eevee & Friends]]''.
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[[File:M16 Genesect distribution artwork.png|150px|thumb|Genesect distribution artwork]]
[[File:M16 Genesect distribution artwork.png|150px|thumb|Genesect distribution artwork]]
===Pre-order distribution===
===Pre-order distribution===
In Japan, [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pokémon Hills Mewtwo|Mewtwo]] was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] and other retail stores from June 15 to September 1, 2013 to players who pre-ordered tickets to see the film. The tickets were on sale from April 20 to July 12, 2013.
In Japan, [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pokémon Hills Mewtwo|Mewtwo]] was distributed at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}}s and other retail stores from June 15 to September 1, 2013 to players who pre-ordered tickets to see the film. The tickets were on sale from April 20 to July 12, 2013.


In Taiwan, it was distributed at select branches of [http://www.funbox.com.tw/ Funbox] from July 13 to August 15, 2013.
In Taiwan, it was distributed at select branches of [http://www.funbox.com.tw/ Funbox] from July 13 to August 15, 2013.
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* The setting for this film is based on {{wp|New York City}}, including {{wp|Central Park}}. Director Kunihiko Yuyama has stated that this is due to his desire to create a contrast between the ancient Genesect and a setting that embraces technology and civilization.
* The setting for this film is based on {{wp|New York City}}, including {{wp|Central Park}}. Director Kunihiko Yuyama has stated that this is due to his desire to create a contrast between the ancient Genesect and a setting that embraces technology and civilization.
** Several places in the city also reference locations within New York City. For example, an area modeled after {{wp|Times Square}} appears in a few scenes, and the [[Pokémon Center]] where Ash, Iris, Cilan and Eric eat is modeled on the famous restaurant {{wp|Tavern on the Green}}.
** Several places in the city also reference locations within New York City. For example, an area modeled after {{wp|Times Square}} appears in a few scenes, and the [[Pokémon Center]] where Ash, Iris, Cilan and Eric eat is modeled on the famous restaurant {{wp|Tavern on the Green}}.
* In the scene where Mewtwo and Red Genesect fly through a part of New Tork City patterned after Times Square, some of the video screens are playing a [[Pokémon Baccer]] match between the [[Jubilife City|Jubilife]] Reds and [[Cianwood City|Cianwood]] Greens, the two teams who were seen in the prologue of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
* When Mewtwo and the Red Genesect fly through a part of New Tork City patterned after Times Square, some of the video screens are playing a [[Pokémon Baccer]] match between the [[Jubilife City|Jubilife]] Reds and [[Cianwood City|Cianwood]] Greens, the two teams seen in the prologue of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
* This film marks the first time in which the final movie of an anime series doesn't feature a Pokémon from the following generation.
* In the credits, a reference to the original Mewtwo is made when the Mewtwo that appeared in this film is shown standing on top of a building overlooking a large city at night. This is the same scene that the original Mewtwo last appeared in at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.
* This film marks the first time that the final movie of an anime series features no Pokémon from the following generation.
** It does, however, feature a new form of evolution of an {{p|Mewtwo|old Pokémon}} that can only be obtained starting in the following generation.
** It does, however, feature a new form of evolution of an {{p|Mewtwo|old Pokémon}} that can only be obtained starting in the following generation.
** In addition, it is the only<!--first--> movie to not debut any new Pokémon or new forms of Pokémon, as Mega Mewtwo Y and Genesect debuted in ''[[SS026|Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]'' and ''[[BW119|Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!]]'', respectively.
** In addition, it is the only movie to not debut any new Pokémon or new forms of Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}, as Mega Mewtwo Y and Genesect debuted in ''[[SS026|Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]'' and ''[[BW119|Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!]]'', respectively.
* This is the fifth consecutive film in which {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} do not meet {{TRT}}. However, they are more prominently featured, attempting to capture Mewtwo and Genesect, as opposed to their brief, non-speaking cameos in the [[M15|previous film]].
* This is the fifth consecutive film in which {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} do not meet {{TRT}}. However, they are more prominently featured, attempting to capture Mewtwo and Genesect, as opposed to their brief, non-speaking cameos in the [[M15|previous film]].
* This is the first film since ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' to not feature [[Shōko Nakagawa]] as part of its cast. Instead, she appears in the [[Pikachu short]] attached to the film, ''[[PK25|Eevee & Friends]]''.
* This is the first film since ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' to not feature [[Shōko Nakagawa]] as part of its cast. Instead, she appears in the [[Pikachu short]] attached to the film, ''[[PK25|Eevee & Friends]]''.
* This movie has the shortest time between its Japanese release and English debut, only three months.
* This movie has the shortest time between its Japanese and English releases, at three months.
* The English title of this movie was shown on Taiwanese theater billboards a month before it was officially confirmed.
* The English title of this movie was shown on Taiwanese theater billboards a month before it was officially confirmed.
* This is the only {{series|Best Wishes}} movie to feature Pokémon from generations prior to [[Generation V]] other than [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{MTR}}.
* This is the only {{series|Best Wishes}} movie to feature Pokémon from generations prior to [[Generation V]] other than [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{MTR}}.
* In addition to the United States, this movie aired on October 19, 2013 in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|Italy}}, and {{pmin|France}}, as well as in {{pmin|Indonesia}} on November 2, 2013, and in {{pmin|the Philippines}} on November 13, 2013.
* In addition to the United States, this movie aired on October 19, 2013 in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|Italy}}, and {{pmin|France}}, as well as in {{pmin|Indonesia}} on November 2, 2013, and in {{pmin|the Philippines}} on November 13, 2013.
* This is the first movie to air in theaters in {{pmin|Indonesia}}, instead of being aired on TV.
* In Indonesia, this is the first movie to premiere in theaters instead of on TV.
* This is the first movie to be released on DVD in the US before its DVD release in Japan.
* This is the first movie to be released on DVD in the US before Japan.
* In the credits, a reference to the original Mewtwo is made when the Mewtwo that appeared in this film is shown standing on top of a building overlooking a large city at night. This is the same scene that the original Mewtwo last appeared in at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.
* A Red Genesect [[TCG]] card is included in the English DVD release of this film.
* A Red Genesect [[TCG]] card is included in the English DVD release of this film.


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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.pokemon-movie.jp Japanese movie website]
* [http://www.pokemon-movie.jp Japanese movie website]
*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie Pokemon.co.jp movie website]
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie Pokemon.co.jp movie website]


==See also==
==See also==
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