'Pokemon: Wild Card' Movie Sets 2027 Release Date, Drops Anime Teaser
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It’s time to catch ’em all because Pokémon is heading back to the big screen.
Katsuhiko Kitada, who previously worked on anime films and shows like “The First Slam Dunk,” “Attack on Titan,” “Naruto: Shippuden” and more, will direct “Pokémon: Wild Card.” Character design is being handled by Akemi Hayashi, who has worked on “Banana Fish,” “Lazarus” and other anime. CloverWorks, the Japanese animation studio behind titles like “Spy X Family,” “Bocchi the Rock” and others, will produce the film.
Next year will also see the release of “Winds” and “Waves,” the 10th generation of “Pokémon” titles. The franchise celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2026.
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