Wild Card' Movie Sets 2027 Release Date, Drops Anime Teaser
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Pokémon is returning to theaters with a new movie titled "Pokémon: Wild Card," set for a worldwide release in 2027, announced at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco.
- The film features a trading card game player and the ghostly Pokémon Mimikyu, known for disguising itself as Pikachu, the franchise's mascot.
- Directed by Katsuhiko Kitada and produced by CloverWorks, the movie involves character design by Akemi Hayashi, both known for their work on popular anime series and films.
- "Pokémon: Wild Card" is the first Pokémon movie since 2020’s "Secrets of the Jungle," marking a return to theatrical releases after limited global distribution of recent films.
- The franchise is also preparing for the release of its 10th generation games, "Winds" and "Waves," in 2027, following its 30th anniversary celebration in 2026.
