Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015)
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages is streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT.
The verdict
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages earns its keep as a steady Japanese film that knows its audience. It holds a 6.8/10 on TMDB from 320 ratings, right around average territory. It's a tight 73-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In Japan you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 73 minutes on it?
73 minutes of Japanese family with an adventure streak, fine for the whole family. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- 6.8/10 from 320 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want something with an adult edge
- Best for
- A weekend afternoon with the family
Story
Ash, Pikachu, and their friends come to a desert city by the sea. Here they meet the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa, which has the ability to summon things—including people and Pokémon—through its magic rings. After a scary incident, they learn of a story about a brave hero who stopped the rampage of a terrifying Pokémon long ago. Now, the threat that has been bottled up for years is in danger of breaking loose again.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 13m — short |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Family / Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kunihiko Yuyama
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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