Movies in order
Pokémon movies in order.
Every Pokémon movie by release date, with its runtime and the TV series that was airing when it came out, so you know where each film fits.
- 37 movies
- 1998–2020 released
- 1 d 14 h 21 min in total
All 37 Pokémon movies in release order
| # | Movie | Released | Runtime | MAL score | Came out during |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back | Jul 18, 1998 | 85 min | 7.68 | Pokémon |
| 2 | Pokémon: Pikachu's Summer Vacation | Jul 18, 1998 | 21 min | 6.83 | Pokémon |
| 3 | Ash's Journey | Jul 18, 1998 | 2 min | 6.44 | Pokémon |
| 4 | Pokémon: The Movie 2000 | Jul 17, 1999 | 80 min | 7.36 | Pokémon |
| 5 | Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure | Jul 17, 1999 | 23 min | 6.58 | Pokémon |
| 6 | Pokémon 3: The Movie | Jul 8, 2000 | 73 min | 7.10 | Pokémon |
| 7 | Pokémon: Pikachu and Pichu | Jul 8, 2000 | 22 min | 6.73 | Pokémon |
| 8 | Pokémon 4Ever | Jul 7, 2001 | 79 min | 6.93 | Pokémon |
| 9 | Pokémon: Pikachu's Pikaboo | Jul 7, 2001 | 23 min | 6.50 | Pokémon |
| 10 | Pokémon Heroes | Jul 13, 2002 | 74 min | 7.18 | Pokémon |
| 11 | Pokémon: Camp Pikachu | Jul 13, 2002 | 22 min | 6.51 | Pokémon |
| 12 | Pokémon: Jirachi — Wish Maker | Jul 19, 2003 | 81 min | 6.77 | Pokémon: Advanced |
| 13 | Pokémon: Gotta Dance! | Jul 19, 2003 | 24 min | 6.46 | Pokémon: Advanced |
| 14 | Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys | Jul 17, 2004 | 98 min | 6.99 | Pokémon: Advanced |
| 15 | Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew! | Mar 18, 2005 | 11 min | 6.98 | Pokémon: Advanced |
| 16 | Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew | Jul 16, 2005 | 100 min | 7.34 | Pokémon: Advanced |
| 17 | Pokémon 4D: Pikachu's Ocean Adventure | May 20, 2006 | 14 min | 6.89 | Pokémon: Advanced |
| 18 | Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea | Jul 15, 2006 | 105 min | 6.81 | Pokémon: Advanced |
| 19 | Pokémon: The Rise Of Darkrai | Jul 15, 2007 | 90 min | 7.33 | Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon |
| 20 | Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior | Jul 19, 2008 | 96 min | 6.91 | Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon |
| 21 | Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life | Jul 18, 2009 | 94 min | 7.07 | Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon |
| 22 | Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions | Jul 10, 2010 | 95 min | 6.89 | Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon |
| 23 | Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom | Jul 16, 2011 | 96 min | 6.67 | Pokémon: Black & White |
| 24 | Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram | Jul 16, 2011 | 96 min | 6.66 | Pokémon: Black & White |
| 25 | Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice | Jul 14, 2012 | 71 min | 6.50 | Pokémon: Black & White: Rival Destinies |
| 26 | Pokémon: Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade | Jul 14, 2012 | 20 min | 6.44 | Pokémon: Black & White: Rival Destinies |
| 27 | Pokémon: Eevee and Friends | Jul 13, 2013 | 21 min | 6.78 | Pokémon: Black & White: Adventures in Unova and Beyond |
| 28 | Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened | Jul 13, 2013 | 71 min | 6.41 | Pokémon: Black & White: Adventures in Unova and Beyond |
| 29 | Pokemon XY: Sora no Hahen | Jul 12, 2014 | 25 min | 6.84 | Pokémon the Series: XY |
| 30 | Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction | Jul 19, 2014 | 75 min | 6.56 | Pokémon the Series: XY |
| 31 | Pikachu, What's This Key? | Jul 19, 2014 | 21 min | 6.34 | Pokémon the Series: XY |
| 32 | Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages | Jul 18, 2015 | 78 min | 6.67 | Pokémon the Series: XY |
| 33 | Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel | Jul 16, 2016 | 94 min | 6.68 | Pokémon the Series: XYZ |
| 34 | Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! | Jul 15, 2017 | 98 min | 7.19 | Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon |
| 35 | Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us | Jul 13, 2018 | 97 min | 7.23 | Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon |
| 36 | Planetarium Pokemon: Aurora kara no Message | Aug 29, 2020 | 27 min | 6.64 | Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
| 37 | Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle | Dec 25, 2020 | 99 min | 7.27 | Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
Release dates, runtimes and story links come from MyAnimeList. “Came out during” is the latest TV series that had premiered by the movie’s release; watch that series first. “Main story” movies are linked into the storyline as sequels or prequels.
Pokémon movies by the numbers
37 films were released between 1998 and 2020. The longest wait between films was 2 years, from Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us (2018) to Planetarium Pokemon: Aurora kara no Message (2020). 11 films came out while Pokémon was the current TV series, more than any other.
Runtimes range from 2 minutes (Ash's Journey) to 105 minutes (Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea). Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back has the highest MyAnimeList score of the group (7.68), and Pikachu, What's This Key? the lowest (6.34). None of the films are linked into the main storyline, so they work as standalone side stories.
Pokémon (1997) is animated by OLM, adapted from a game and tagged action, adventure and comedy. On MyAnimeList it averages 7.43 and ranks 357th by popularity.
| Release span | 1998–2020 |
|---|---|
| Longest | Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (105 min) |
| Shortest | Ash's Journey (2 min) |
| Highest rated on MyAnimeList | Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (7.68) |
| Lowest rated on MyAnimeList | Pikachu, What's This Key? (6.34) |
| Longest gap between films | 2 years (2018–2020) |
| Main-story films | 0 of 37 |
More Pokémon guides
- Pokémon watch order: every season, movie, OVA and special (86 entries).
- Pokémon filler list: the episodes you can skip.
More anime movies in order
How this list is built
Every film MyAnimeList links to Pokémon as a sequel, prequel, side story or summary is listed by its original Japanese release date. Compilation films that retell the TV series are included and labelled by their own titles, so you can skip them if you’ve seen the show.
Frequently asked questions
How many Pokémon movies are there?
37. The list includes every film MyAnimeList links to the franchise, including compilation and short films.
What order should I watch the Pokémon movies in?
Release order is the safest: each film assumes you know the TV series up to its release. Watch a movie after the series listed next to it in the table, starting with Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back.
Are the Pokémon movies canon?
None are linked into the main storyline on MyAnimeList, so they are side stories. You can skip them or watch them in any order without missing the main plot.
How long does it take to watch every Pokémon movie?
About 1 d 14 h 21 min for the 37 released movies, based on their listed runtimes.
What is the best Pokémon movie?
By MyAnimeList score, Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (7.68) is the highest rated of the 37 released films. Scores are community averages and change over time.
Which Pokémon movie is the longest?
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea runs 105 minutes, the longest in the list. The shortest is Ash's Journey at 2 minutes.
Which Pokémon movie should I watch first?
Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998) is the earliest release. It came out during Pokémon, so watch that series up to that point first.
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