Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

Scientists use the DNA of the legendary Pokémon Mew to genetically engineer Mewtwo, a powerful being designed to be a weapon of destruction. Upon realizing its purpose, Mewtwo rebels against its creators and seeks revenge against humanity. To prove its superiority, the artificial Pokémon invites Ash, Misty, Brock, and other skilled trainers to a competition, forcing the group to try and stop its destructive plans.

This 2019 Japanese production was co-directed by Motonori Sakakibara and Kunihiko Yuyama. For Sakakibara, this project follows his 2001 film Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. It marks the 28th film directed by Yuyama, coming after the 2017 release Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!. The voice cast features Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Izuka, Satomi Korogi, Yuji Ueda, and Megumi Hayashibara, with 20 credited cast members in total.

The film earned 27 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed, with a 5.7 rating on IMDb based on 7,000 votes and a 6.7 rating on TMDB from 580 votes. Film critics provided a rating of 6/10 across 9 reviews, which is similar to the scores given by general viewers.