'Pokemon: The First Movie' is Returning to Theatres

The first Pokemon movie is returning to theatres for a special screening, Comic Book reports. Over 200 Cinemark theatres across the United States will be giving a special screenings of Pokemon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back. However, the return will be a short one.

Pokemon: The First movie will be screened for just two days. It will show on October 29th and November 1st of this year. It will have been 17 years since Pokemon: The First Movie was originally released in American theatres in 1999.

Pokemon: The First Movie shows Ash and Pikachu facing off against the Legendary Pokemon Mewtwo, who aims to wipe out humanity. A special short will be shown alongside the movie, titled "Pikachu's Vacation". It shows Pikachu, Togepi, Squirtle and Bulbasaur tangling with Pokemon bullies at a park.

Pokemon: The First Movie's English dubbed release got largely negative critical reaction, but raked in $160 million at the box office regardless. Whatever the critics say, many who grew up with the movie still regard it fondly. Tickets for the new showing will be $5 apiece and you can check this page to find out what theatres to visit.

I might check out the movie myself, as it's a fun bit of nostalgia. What about you? Will you be going to this special Pokemon showing?

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