Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! has arrived on Netflix with both English dub and subtitle options. The film reimagines the very beginning of Ash Ketchum's journey, showing his fateful meeting with the stubborn Pikachu and their initial, challenging bond.
Produced by Studio OLM, the movie follows Ash and Pikachu as they encounter the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh and set off on a quest to find it, joined by fellow trainers Makoto and Souji. This iteration deviates from the original anime's early episodes, offering a fresh adventure that serves as a standalone story within the long-running franchise. It holds a 7.18 on MyAnimeList from over 42,000 voters.
Viewers can expect a blend of the franchise's signature action, comedy, and themes of friendship, all within a feature-length runtime. The film acts as a nostalgic revisit for long-time fans while providing an accessible entry point to the world of Pokémon adventures.
