Pokemon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back
Original Title：劇場版ポケットモンスター ミュウツーの逆襲
Languages:
- English: Pokemon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back
- Russian: Покемон: Фильм первый - Мьюту наносит ответный удар
- Chinese: 剧场版 精灵宝可梦：超梦的逆袭
- Japanese: 劇場版ポケットモンスター ミュウツーの逆襲
Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back, (Japanese: 劇場版ポケットモンスター ミュウツーの逆襲), is the first theatrical film in the Pokémon franchise. Released in Japan in 1998 and in North America in 1999, the movie is set in the Kanto region and tells the story of Mewtwo, a Pokémon created through genetic engineering, seeking revenge on humans and questioning its own existence. The film is divided into two parts, the first part being Mewtwo's origin story and the second part where Mewtwo invites Pokémon Trainers to New Island for a battle between it and cloned Pokémon. Ash and his Pokémon companions are caught in this conflict. After a fierce battle and sacrifice, Mewtwo gains a new understanding of the relationship between humans and Pokémon. The movie explores ethical themes such as cloning, genetic modification, and existentialism. It was praised for its emotional storyline and high-quality animation and was a commercial success worldwide. A 3D remake, Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back – Evolution, was released in 2019.