Pokémon: The First Movie (1998)
A bio-engineered Pokémon challenges Ash and Pikachu to an epic, uplifting battle for supremacy.
Determined to prove its superiority, a bio-engineered Pokémon called Mewtwo lures Ash, Pikachu and others into a Pokemon match like none before.
How intense is Pokémon: The First Movie?
Pokémon: The First Movie is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. Rated G.
What Pokémon: The First Movie feels like
- Tone
- feel goodepicuplifting
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Pokémon: The First Movie
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Pokémon: The First Movie for you?
Is Pokémon: The First Movie scary?
Only a little. Pokémon: The First Movie has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Pokémon: The First Movie gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Pokémon: The First Movie sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Pokémon: The First Movie OK for kids?
It is rated G and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Pokémon: The First Movie?
Pokémon: The First Movie runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream Pokémon: The First Movie?
Pokémon: The First Movie is streaming on Tubi.
Does Pokémon: The First Movie have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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