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Pokémon Movie 20 · 2017
Pokémon Movie 20: I Choose You! (2017)
A retelling of Ash's first day with Pikachu that then goes its own way, with new companions and a journey to find Ho-Oh. Marshadow watches from the shadows.
Set in its own continuity, separate from the TV series, so it works for newcomers.
- Movie number
- 20 of 23
- Released in Japan
- July 15, 2017
- English title
- Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
- Running time
- 96 minutes
- Directed by
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Came out during
- Sun & Moon (Sun & Moon)
Starring
The Pokémon this film is built around. Each links to its Pokédex page.
Where it fits
I Choose You! opened in Japan on July 15, 2017, while Sun & Moon was on TV (the Sun & Moon season). Watching in order? Watch it alongside Sun & Moon.
Where to watch I Choose You!
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United Kingdom
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When did I Choose You! come out?
It was released in Japan on July 15, 2017. It is Pokémon Movie 20.
How long is I Choose You!?
96 minutes long.
Do I need to watch the TV series before I Choose You!?
No. Set in its own continuity, separate from the TV series, so it works for newcomers.
Where can I watch I Choose You!?
In the US it is on Tubi (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) 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 I Choose You!?
The film is built around Pikachu, Ho-Oh and Marshadow.