Pokémon: Wild Card is a new animated feature about a Pokémon Trading Card Game player and his partner Mimikyu. CloverWorks is producing the animation, and the Japanese official site lists a 2027 theatrical release. An exact date and a US release window have not been confirmed in the announcements checked on October 5, 2026.
This film starts with the Trading Card Game, usually shortened to TCG. The announced story follows a card player and Mimikyu; the teaser gives a first look at their world.
When does Pokémon: Wild Card come out?
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| Question | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Japan release | Theatrical release in 2027; no exact day announced |
| US release | No confirmed date in the checked official announcements |
| Format | Feature-length animated film |
| Animation studio | CloverWorks |
| Premise | A Pokémon TCG player and Mimikyu |
The Japanese film website is the source for the 2027 window. Do not treat that as a worldwide opening date. For a cinema trip outside Japan, wait for a local distributor or theater listing that names your territory.
Watch the official Pokémon: Wild Card teaser
What is the story about?
The Pokémon Company’s announcement identifies the central pair as a TCG player and his partner Mimikyu. That is the clearest confirmed description of the story so far.
The announcement does not explain the tournament structure or how much card-game knowledge the movie will assume. A full synopsis and further trailers should clarify that before release.
Who is making Pokémon: Wild Card?
The official Japanese credits name Katsuyuki Kitada as director, Akemi Hayashi for character design, CloverWorks for animation production and STORY inc. for planning and production.
Will Ash appear in Pokémon: Wild Card?
Ash has not been announced in the official material checked. The confirmed premise centers on a TCG player and Mimikyu, so do not assume the movie continues Ash’s television storyline.
Can you book tickets or watch it online?
No official streaming release or US ticket-sale date was confirmed as of October 5. The video above is the promotional teaser. Check for a cinema or streaming announcement for your country before paying for access.
For now, the useful next step is to follow the official film website for a day-specific date and territory announcements. Runtime, voice cast and detailed story information also remain unconfirmed in the checked announcements.
