Overview
Mewtwo Strikes Back — Evolution retells the first Pokémon film in full 3D computer animation, giving a familiar story a new visual shape. After Ash, Misty and Brock accept an invitation from a mysterious trainer, they meet Mewtwo, a powerful Pokémon created through scientific experiments. Mewtwo questions why it was made and what its purpose should be, and that search for answers soon turns into a confrontation with Ash and his friends.
What gives the film its staying power is not only the large-scale battle, but the quieter question underneath it: whether a being created for someone else’s purpose can choose its own path. The cloned Pokémon, the originals they face, and the friends caught between them all push the same idea in different directions, and the ending lands on friendship and choice rather than on victory alone.
Quick facts
- Year: 2019
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Family
- Duration: 1h 38m
- Director: Kunihiko Yuyama, Motonori Sakakibara
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Where to Watch
Stream the full film on Netflix:
Frequently asked questions
Is Evolution a remake? Yes. It retells the story of the first Pokémon film using 3D computer animation, keeping the same central characters and conflict while changing how the film looks.
Who is Mewtwo? Mewtwo is an artificially created Pokémon, made from the DNA of the Mythical Pokémon Mew. The film follows Mewtwo as it questions its origin and decides what kind of life it wants.
Do I need to have seen the original film first? No. The story is self-contained, so new viewers can follow it from the start, while viewers who know the original will recognise the story beats.
Is the film suitable for younger viewers? Yes, it is a family-friendly adventure, listed for younger audiences, with its strongest moments coming from friendship and empathy rather than from fear.
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