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Pokémon Movie 22: Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution (2019)
A full CGI remake of the first film, telling the same story of Mewtwo's island and its challenge to the world's strongest Trainers.
Remake of Movie 1. Watch one or the other.
- Movie number
- 22 of 23
- Released in Japan
- July 12, 2019
- English title
- Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back – Evolution
- Running time
- 100 minutes
- Directed by
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Came out during
- Sun & Moon (Sun & Moon: Ultra Legends)
Starring
The Pokémon this film is built around. Each links to its Pokédex page.
Where it fits
Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution opened in Japan on July 12, 2019, while Sun & Moon was on TV (the Sun & Moon: Ultra Legends season). Watching in order? Watch it alongside Sun & Moon.
Where to watch Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution
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When did Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution come out?
It was released in Japan on July 12, 2019. It is Pokémon Movie 22.
How long is Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution?
100 minutes long.
Do I need to watch the TV series before Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution?
No. Remake of Movie 1. Watch one or the other.
Where can I watch Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution?
In the US it is on Netflix (subscription) and Tubi (free with ads). In Australia it is on Netflix (subscription), Tubi (free with ads) and Prime Video and Apple TV (rent or buy). In the UK it is on Netflix (subscription) 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 Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution?
The film is built around Mewtwo and Mew.