Home · Pokémon Watch Guide · Movie 18
Pokémon Movie 18 · 2015
Pokémon Movie 18: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015)
Hoopa, a mischievous Pokémon that pulls things through its rings, plays tricks across a desert city until its true, unbound form breaks loose. Legendary Pokémon from every region are drawn in.
- Movie number
- 18 of 23
- Released in Japan
- July 18, 2015
- English title
- Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
- Running time
- 73 minutes
- Directed by
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Came out during
- XY (XY: Kalos Quest)
Starring
The Pokémon this film is built around. Each links to its Pokédex page.
Where it fits
Hoopa and the Clash of Ages opened in Japan on July 18, 2015, while XY was on TV (the XY: Kalos Quest season). Watching in order? Watch it alongside XY.
Where to watch Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
Stream it
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
Australian services as of late 2026. What each service carries changes often and differs by country, so check the service before you sign up.
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.
Live prices
Buy Hoopa and the Clash of Ages on DVD & Blu-ray
Independent shops. We may earn a commission.
Shop Hoopa
Live listings from independent shops. We may earn a commission.
See all listings →Questions
When did Hoopa and the Clash of Ages come out?
It was released in Japan on July 18, 2015. It is Pokémon Movie 18.
How long is Hoopa and the Clash of Ages?
73 minutes long.
Do I need to watch the TV series before Hoopa and the Clash of Ages?
No. Each film tells a complete story. It helps to know Ash and Pikachu, and it fits best alongside XY.
Where can I watch Hoopa and the Clash of Ages?
In the US it is on Tubi and The Roku Channel (free with ads). In Australia it is on Tubi (free with ads) and 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 Hoopa and the Clash of Ages?
The film is built around Hoopa.