Believe it or not, Pokemon boasts a cinematic legacy of more than 20 films, starting with the release of Pokemon: The First Movie in 1998.
However, the franchise has been absent from theaters since the release of the last Pokemon movie in 2020. However, according to the anime's cast, they are eager to see Pokemon return to the silver screen.
This reveal came during Anime Japan 2024, where the event's Blue Stage featured a panel about Pokemon Horizons: The Series. Pokemon stars took the stage, expressing their excitement about the possibility of a Pokemon Horizons movie.
Despite the cast's excitement, there has been no official announcement about such a project yet. Pokemon Horizons: The Series represents a significant evolution of the series, rooted in the traditional story led by Ash Ketchum and Pikachu.
Instead, the show introduces new main characters, Roy and Riko, who have been at the forefront since its inception.
Pokemon Horizons introduced several storylines and finally launched in the United States after a significant delay. The question now is whether Pokemon will continue to have a theatrical release.
For over a decade, The Pokemon Company consistently released a new movie every year, though this trend stopped in 2020 with Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.
It's been three years since the anime's last film, and the cast shares fans' desire to see the pocket monster return to theaters as soon as possible.
For those who need to catch up on the latest Pokemon anime, the series is available to stream on Netflix. The streaming service currently offers the first 12 episodes of Pokemon Horizons, with more episodes expected to be released in the near future.