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Pokémon Movie 16: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013)
Five Genesect revived from a 300-million-year-old fossil take over a park in New Tork City, which they mistake for their lost home. A Mewtwo that has been living in hiding steps in.
This Mewtwo is a different one from the first two films.
- Movie number
- 16 of 23
- Released in Japan
- July 13, 2013
- English title
- Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
- Running time
- 70 minutes
- Directed by
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Came out during
- Black & White (Black & White: Adventures in Unova and Beyond)
Starring
The Pokémon this film is built around. Each links to its Pokédex page.
Where it fits
Genesect and the Legend Awakened opened in Japan on July 13, 2013, while Black & White was on TV (the Black & White: Adventures in Unova and Beyond season). Watching in order? Watch it alongside Black & White.
Where to watch Genesect and the Legend Awakened
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United States
US services as of late 2026. What each service carries changes often and differs by country, so check the service before you sign up.
Australia
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United Kingdom
- BBC iPlayerFree with a UK TV licence
- Pokémon Amazon ChannelPrime Video add-on
- Prime VideoRent or buy
- Apple TVRent or buy
UK services as of late 2026. What each service carries changes often and differs by country, so check the service before you sign up.
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When did Genesect and the Legend Awakened come out?
It was released in Japan on July 13, 2013. It is Pokémon Movie 16.
How long is Genesect and the Legend Awakened?
70 minutes long.
Do I need to watch the TV series before Genesect and the Legend Awakened?
No. Each film tells a complete story. It helps to know Ash and Pikachu, and it fits best alongside Black & White.
Where can I watch Genesect and the Legend Awakened?
In the US it is on Hoopla (free with a library card). In Australia it is on Prime Video and Apple TV (rent or buy). In the UK it is on BBC iPlayer (free with a uk tv licence), Pokémon Amazon Channel (prime video add-on) and Prime Video and Apple TV (rent or buy). It is also sold on DVD or Blu-ray; this page lists live prices from independent shops.
Which Pokémon are in Genesect and the Legend Awakened?
The film is built around Genesect and Mewtwo.