Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution (2019)
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT.
The verdict
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution earns its keep as a steady Japanese film that knows its audience. It's sitting at 6.7/10 on TMDB across 580 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. At a brisk 98 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 98 minutes on it?
98 minutes of Japanese animation with an adventure streak, fine for the whole family. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- 6.7/10 from 580 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- A weekend afternoon with the family
Story
After accepting an invitation from a mysterious trainer, Ash, Misty and Brock meet Mewtwo, an artificially created Pokémon who wants to do battle.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 38m — short |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Motonori Sakakibara
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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