Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back — Evolution will premiere on Netflix around the world for the first time outside of Japan and Korea on February 27, 2020.
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Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back — Evolution is a CGI update to the 1998 animated film Mewtwo Strikes Back. It was the first theatrical movie release for the Pokemon franchise at the time. Mewtwo Strikes Back — Evolution already premiered in Japan last year and became one of the top-grossing films during the opening weekend.
Mewtwo Strikes Back explores the origins of the legendary Pokemon Mewtwo. The film deals heavily with the themes of genetic manipulation and the repercussions of cloning. Unfortunately, none of those make for a compelling movie as seen in IGN’s review of the Japanese premiere.
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“Netflix is the ideal platform to help us execute a global simultaneous launch of an animated Pokemon movie on Pokemon Day, a special moment dedicated to celebrating the worldwide Pokemon fan community,” The Pokemon Company said in a statement.
You can watch the differences between the CGI version and the original above. While there are scenes that are remade from the 1998 film, there also looks to be some new scenes as well.
The last Pokemon game released was Pokemon Sword and Shield which IGN reviewed here. For more, check out IGN’s Pokemon Sword and Shield guide for walkthroughs, tips, and helpful hints.
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Source: IGN.com Pokemon: The First Movie CGI Remake Is Debuting Globally on Netflix