ABEMA, the streaming platform known as "a new future of television," is broadcasting all 24 Pokémon theatrical feature films for free over 4 consecutive weekends, starting Saturday, June 20, 2026. The films air sequentially each Saturday and Sunday on the dedicated Pokémon anime channels.
The Pokémon anime series, which began broadcasting in April 1997, follows Ash and his partner Pikachu on their journey to become Pokémon Masters — a story that continued for about 26 years until March 2023. From April 2023, a new chapter began with Liko and Roy as the new protagonists. The theatrical film series launched alongside the TV anime in 1998 with Mewtwo Strikes Back and has since amassed a devoted fanbase across generations.
As a special project for ABEMA's Pokémon anime channel, all 24 feature-length theatrical films are being broadcast for free in order, starting with the 1998 debut Mewtwo Strikes Back through to 2020's Secrets of the Jungle. Each film is also available for free streaming for one week after its broadcast.
Broadcast Schedule
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Broadcast Dates: June 20 (Saturday) – July 12 (Sunday), 2026
Channels: Pokémon Anime Channel 1, Pokémon Anime Channel 2
Program URL: https://abema.tv/channels/pokemon-1/slots/ApHVsymkAp5Zt3 (This URL links to the June 20 broadcast starting at 11:00 AM)
*Films remain available for free streaming for one week after airing.
Saturday, June 20 — 11:00 AM (Channel 1)
- Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998)
- The Power of One (1999)
- Spell of the Unown: Entei (2000)
- Celebi: A Timeless Encounter (2001)
Sunday, June 21 — 12:35 PM (Channel 1)
- The Guardian Gods of the City of Water: Latias and Latios (2002)
- Jirachi: Wish Maker (2003)
- Destiny Deoxys (2004)
Saturday, June 27 — 11:00 AM (Channel 1)
- Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005)
- Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006)
- The Rise of Darkrai (2007)
Sunday, June 28 — 10:05 AM (Channel 1)
- Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008)
- Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009)
- Zoroark: Master of Illusions (2010)
Saturday, July 4 — 11:00 AM (Channel 2)
- White — Victini and Zekrom (2011)
- Black — Victini and Reshiram (2011)
- Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice (2012)
Sunday, July 5 — 8:30 AM (Channel 2)
- Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013)
- Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014)
- Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015)
Saturday, July 11 — 12:00 PM (Channel 2)
- Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016)
- I Choose You! (2017)
- The Power of Us (2018)
Sunday, July 12 — 10:15 AM (Channel 2)
- Mewtwo Strikes Back — Evolution (2019)
- Secrets of the Jungle (2020)
About the Pokémon Anime Channels on ABEMA
- Pokémon Anime Channel 1: https://abema.tv/now-on-air/pokemon-1
- Pokémon Anime Channel 2: https://abema.tv/now-on-air/pokemon-2
*Broadcast episodes are available for free for one week after airing (subject to change).
The channels offer a broad lineup of Pokémon anime content available free every day, including all 8 TV anime series — from the original 1997 series through the current broadcast — as well as all 24 theatrical feature films, theatrical shorts and spin-offs, OVAs, and Pokémon short animations.
TV Anime Series (All 8 Series)
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- Pokémon (1997–2002)
- Pokémon Advanced Generation (2002–2006)
- Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006–2010)
- Pokémon Black and White (2010–2013)
- Pokémon XY (2013–2016)
- Pokémon Sun and Moon (2016–2019)
- Pokémon (2019–2023)
- Pokémon (2023–)
