Within 24 hours of premiering, the video racked up over 600,000 views, proving that nostalgia and the enduring appeal of the franchise remain as strong as ever. As of its premiere, Pokémon: The First Movie has already drawn 601,899 views, reflecting the channel’s 725,000 strong subscriber base tuning in for the debut of Mewtwo’s first big-screen showdown.
This release kicks off the “Pokémon Movie Summer Watch Party,” a digital celebration that promises to bring the next two films, Pokémon: The Movie 2000 and Pokémon 3: The Movie, into the free viewing rotation over the coming weeks. The limited-time access aligns with the channel’s strategy to reignite fan excitement and introduce the classic titles to a new generation of trainers.
In the film, a bio engineered Pokémon named Mewtwo escapes the laboratory where it was created from the DNA of the legendary Mew and challenges trainers to a battle unlike any before. Ash’s determination and Pikachu’s loyalty are pushed to the limit as Mewtwo questions the bond between humans and their Pokémon, setting the stage for an epic confrontation that ultimately hinges on the power of friendship.
Pokémon: The First Movie has audio available in 13 languages, as well as subtitles in 3 languages.
