Pokémon: The First Movie(1998)
劇場版ポケットモンスター ミュウツーの逆襲
Who is the strongest Pokémon?
Pokémon: The First Movie Synopsis
Determined to prove its superiority, a bio-engineered Pokémon called Mewtwo lures Ash, Pikachu and others into a Pokémon match like none before.
Pokémon: The First Movie (1998) is a animation, family, adventure, fantasy and action film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, released on July 18, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Izuka and Satomi Korogi. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,627 ratings.
- Director:
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Writers:
- Takeshi Shudo, Satoshi Tajiri
- Producers:
- Choji Yoshikawa
- Cinematographer:
- Hisao Shirai
- Production:
- OLM, Shogakukan Production, TV Tokyo, Pikachu Project '98, Media Factory, Creatures, Nintendo, GAME FREAK, jeki, Shogakukan, Tomy
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Revenue:
- $163,644,940
- Status:
- Released
Pokémon: The First Movie (1998) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Pokémon: The First Movie before you stream it.
Pokémon: The First Movie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rica Matsumoto
as Satoshi (voice)
Ikue Otani
as Pikachu (voice)
Mayumi Izuka
as Kasumi (voice)
Satomi Korogi
as Togepy (voice)
Yuji Ueda
as Takeshi (voice)
Megumi Hayashibara
as Musashi (voice)
Shin-ichiro Miki
as Kojirō (voice)
Inuko Inuyama
as Nyarth (voice)
- Ayako Shiraishi
Ayako Shiraishi
as Joy (voice)
Chinami Nishimura
as Junsar (voice)
Hirotaka Suzuoki
as Sakaki (voice)
Unsho Ishizuka
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, written by Takeshi Shudo and Satoshi Tajiri, produced by Choji Yoshikawa.
Explore more Animation titles
Pokémon: The First Movie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1,627 ratings.
You may also like
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
2020
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
2016
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
2004
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
2017
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
2010
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
2009
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns
2001
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
2013
Digimon: The Movie
2000
Avatar: Fire and Ash
2025
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
2015
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
2019
Leroy & Stitch
2006
Ralph Breaks the Internet
2018
Pokémon Detective Pikachu
2019
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
2001
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
2019
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
2008
Fate/Grand Order Final Singularity – Grand Temple of Time: Solomon
2021
Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna
2020
Movies similar to Pokémon: The First Movie
Otogi-Juushi Akazukin
2005
Die Hard: With a Vengeance
1995
Resident Evil
2002
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
2004
Hitman
2007
Jaws: The Revenge
1987
Monsters, Inc.
2001
The Professional
1981
Wings of the Crow
2000
Kaalai
2008
Legendiary
2024
Universal Distraction
2023
Escape from New York
1981
Jailbreak: Rising City
Movie
LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie - The Immortal Bloodline
2025
Acts of Vengeance
2017
Al Sharabiya
1987
Maho Girls Precure! the Movie: The Miraculous Transformation! Cure Mofurun!
2016
Dr. Cyclops
1940
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-
2025
Pokémon: The First Movie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pokémon: The First Movie online?
+
Pokémon: The First Movie (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Pokémon: The First Movie?
+
The main cast of Pokémon: The First Movie (1998) includes Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Izuka, Satomi Korogi and Yuji Ueda. The film was directed by Kunihiko Yuyama. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pokémon: The First Movie released?
+
Pokémon: The First Movie was released on July 18, 1998 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Pokémon: The First Movie worth watching?
+
Pokémon: The First Movie (1998) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1,627 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pokémon: The First Movie?
+
Yes. The official Pokémon: The First Movie trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.