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Entertainment · Film · published 2026-08-31 · via IGN

New Pokémon Animated Film 'Wild Card' Set for 2027

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The Pokémon Company announced a new animated movie, Pokémon: Wild Card, during the 2026 Pokémon World Championships closing ceremony. The film centers on a Pokémon Trading Card Game player and features Mimikyu, with animation by CloverWorks and direction by Katsuhiko Kitada. It is slated for release starting in 2027.

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The announcement marks the Pokémon franchise's first feature-length theatrical film in seven years, a notable gap for a series that previously released movies nearly annually. CloverWorks, the studio behind acclaimed series like *Bocchi the Rock!*, brings a pedigree known for character-driven storytelling, suggesting a tonal shift from earlier Pokémon films. The teaser's focus on a TCG player protagonist directly ties the movie's narrative to the competitive community gathered at the World Championships, where the reveal took place.

The film's "starting in 2027 and beyond" phrasing hints at potential sequels or expanded media. Additionally, the previously announced *Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and

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