Pokémon Announces New Animated Film Wild Card for 2027

The Pokémon franchise will return to theaters with a new animated feature titled Wild Card, marking the series' first major film release in seven years. The upcoming movie will follow a competitive card player and the mysterious Pokémon Mimikyu, expanding the franchise's cinematic universe.

31 Aug, 03:56 — 31 Aug, 15:22

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The Pokémon cinematic franchise has historically served as a crucial marketing pillar between major video game releases, making this seven-year gap significant for fan engagement and brand momentum. By shifting the narrative focus from Ash Ketchum to the Trading Card Game, the studio is strategically targeting a broader demographic and revitalizing the franchise's storytelling approach ahead of upcoming media expansions.

Key entitiesThe Pokémon Company CloverWorks Nintendo 2026 Pokémon World Championships

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‘Pokémon: Wild Card’ Movie Sets 2027 Release Date, Drops Anime Teaser Starring Trading Card Game Player

It’s time to catch ’em all because Pokémon is heading back to the big screen. The popular trading card and video game franchise is returning to theaters with “Pokémon: Wild Card,” a new movie releasing worldwide in 2027. The film was announced during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, held in San […]

By Jordan Moreau

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‘Pokémon: Wild Card’ Movie Announced for 2027; Teaser Released

The anime film was unveiled Sunday night during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships.

By Kimberly Nordyke

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Pokémon Returning To The Big Screen With ‘Wild Card’ Animated Feature

The first feature-length animated Pokémon movie in years is set to hit theaters in 2027. In partnership with Japanese animation studio CloverWorks, Pokémon: Wild Card was announced during Sunday night’s closing ceremony of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, in San Francisco. A short teaser featuring a trading card game player and a ghostly Pokémon named […]

By Denise Petski

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