Pokémon nostalgia returns: first three movies now free on YouTube


The Pokémon Company has launched a nostalgic treat for fans worldwide by making the first three Pokémon movies available for free on its official Pokémon TV YouTube channel. As part of a special “Pokémon Movie Summer Watch Party,” viewers can stream Pokémon: The First Movie (1998), Pokémon The Movie 2000 (1999), and Pokémon 3: The Movie (2000) in multiple languages, bringing Ash, Pikachu, and their earliest cinematic adventures to a global audience. The films are accessible in regions where The Pokémon Company International holds distribution rights, and while they are available for a limited time, no official end date has been announced.

The event began with Pokémon: The First Movie, which introduced fans to the legendary clash between Mew and Mewtwo, a story that became a defining moment in the franchise’s history. It was followed by Pokémon The Movie 2000, where Ash and friends are drawn into a quest involving the legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, and the guardian of the sea, Lugia. Most recently, Pokémon 3: The Movie joined the lineup, telling the tale of a mysterious Entei, the enigmatic Unown, and a young girl whose dream world begins to reshape reality itself.

Each film is presented in high quality and in a variety of languages, making the watch party accessible to Pokémon fans across different regions and age groups. The availability on YouTube removes barriers for those who may not have access to physical copies or streaming subscriptions, allowing both long-time trainers and newcomers to experience these classic adventures.


This initiative started in July, and celebrates the enduring legacy of the Pokémon anime, but it's also pure nostalgia, it serves as a reminder of the franchise’s cultural impact since its late 1990s boom. For many, these movies were an introduction to Pokémon’s storytelling, blending action, friendship, and emotional moments that still resonate today. There are many moments impossible to forget. Now those lengendary films are just a click away, it's the perfect opportunity to relive the magic, or discover it for the first time, before the watch party comes to an end.

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