Every Pokémon Movie In Order (And The Best Way To Watch Them)

The Pokémon anime has spawned a huge number of movies, with 23 unique films released over the years starring Ash Ketchum and his various friends, mostly confronting legendary Pokémon and those who want to abuse their power. The Pokémon anime series starring Ash ran from 1997 to 2023, with movies released yearly from 1998 to 2020, typically in the summer. Not all of these films saw theatrical releases in the US, but all have premiered in English at some point. Pokémon movie releases are often a big event for fans, as the movie itself is usually accompanied by distributions of rare Pokémon featured in the film to players of the games.