Netflix announced they will be releasing Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution on February 27th.
The film will feature a new CGI style to animated Pokémon movies, and it’s based on one of the most popular stories from the franchise.
According to Deadline, the film is about Mewtwo, a legendary Pokémon that’s unleashed after researchers find a fossil of the Mythical Pokémon Mew. After Mewtwo learns about its creation, it starts seeking revenge on Ash, Pikachu, and their friends.
Emily Arons, senior vice president of international business at The Pokémon Company International, said she was extremely excited to bring the Pokémon franchise to Netflix.
“Netflix is the ideal platform to help us execute a global simultaneous launch of an animated Pokémon movie on Pokémon Day, a special moment dedicated to celebrating the worldwide Pokémon fan community,” she said.
Netflix has already released a trailer for Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution. Check it out below.
