New Pokémon Movie Wild Card Announced for 2027

A new Pokémon movie titled Pokémon Wild Card was announced on August 30, 2026, marking the franchise's first theatrical film in seven years. The announcement was made by Pokémon Company president and CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships at the Chase Center in San Francisco. "For the first time in seven years, a new Pokémon movie is on its way," Ishihara told the audience. He explained that the film's main character is a Pokémon trading card game player who is battling and striving to be a champion. A brief teaser shown at the event introduced this protagonist, who is dressed in a yellow hoodie inspired by the ghost and fairy-type Pokémon Mimikyu. The teaser indicated a worldwide release starting in 2027, with the phrase "coming 2027 and beyond" hinting at potential for a series. Pokémon Wild Card represents a shift for the anime film series, as it is built around the Pokémon Trading Card Game rather than the video games. The story will follow the journey of the card game player, whose name and specific details remain under wraps, alongside Mimikyu.