The first full trailer for Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us (as it is titled for U.S. audiences) has been released! Check it out below.
The film was originally titled Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story in Japan. This is the 21st film in the franchise and is set to its own canon apart from the games or any of the spinoffs.
Every year the citizens of Fura City celebrate a Wind Festival. Where people live together with the wind. Long Ago, on the final day of the festival the Legendary Pokemon Lugia and bestow the blessings of the wind upon the people. This Film Focuses on Everyone’s Story. from Lisa, a high school girl who is just starting out as a Pokemon trainer, to Karachi, a guy who can’t stop lying to Torito, a researcher who lacks confidence in himself, to Hisui, an old lady who hates touching Pokemon, and Rarugo, a mysterious young girl who watches over the forest by herself.
The film will feature the voice talents of James Carter Cathcart, Megumi Hayashibara, Laurie Hymes, Inuko Inuyama, Unshô Ishizuka, Michele Knotz and of course Sarah Natochenny. It was written by Aya Takaha and Eiji Umehara with Tetsuo Yajima serving as director.
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us will have a limited theater run starting on November 24th, 2018. Make sure to check AMC and Fandango to find listings near you.