Pokémon Movies Stream Free on Official Pokémon TV YouTube Channel for Limited Time

Pokémon Fans Rejoice: Stream the First Three Pokémon Movies Free on the Pokémon TV YouTube Channel Pokémon enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate this summer as The Pokémon Company has made the first three classic Pokémon movies available to stream for free on the official Pokémon TV YouTube channel.

This special limited-time event grants fans—new and returning alike—the chance to revisit the early cinematic adventures of Ash Ketchum, Pikachu, and their legendary Pokémon companions. The Pokémon anime franchise debuted in the late 1990s and quickly became a global phenomenon.

The original series’ blockbuster movies brought high-stakes storytelling to the big screen, captivating audiences around the world.

Now, thanks to the Pokémon TV YouTube channel, viewers can experience these animated classics in their full feature-length form without charge for a limited period. Pokémon: The First Movie, originally released in 1998, is the inaugural title now available on YouTube.

The film centers on Mewtwo, a genetically engineered Pokémon created from the DNA of the elusive Mew.

After escaping scientific captivity, Mewtwo challenges Ash and other trainers with an unprecedented battle—raising questions about the balance of Pokémon and their human partners.

According to the official Pokémon website, the story highlights Mewtwo’s struggle to prove its strength and the enduring bond between Trainer and Pokémon as Ash and friends confront the threat unleashed by Mewtwo’s powerful clones. Following up, Pokémon: The Movie 2000 has also been made available.

Set in the Orange Islands, this adventure sees Ash tasked with gathering three elemental orbs in order to restore balance after a sinister plot by a Trainer named Lawrence triggers chaos by attempting to capture the Legendary Birds—Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres.

The movie introduces the majestic Lugia, guardian of the sea, as Ash’s group races to save the planet from environmental disaster caused by the disruption of the natural order. Most recently, Pokémon 3: The Movie is scheduled to air on the Pokémon TV YouTube Channel this weekend.

This installment finds a catastrophic event enveloping Greenfield, and Ash must rescue his mother from the legendary Entei while unraveling the mysteries of the Unown—Pokémon whose reality-bending powers thrust a young girl’s dreams into a perilous fantasy. These films are described on the channel as special, time-limited uploads.

The Pokémon Company encourages fans to “prepare your snacks and watch the magic unfold” and notes that each of these movies is available for a short viewing window.

The promotion enhances the company’s impressive digital catalog on platforms like the Nintendo Switch eShop and through the Pokémon TV streaming app, reflecting its commitment to making iconic content accessible to a global audience. For longtime fans and industry observers, this marks another milestone for The Pokémon Company’s effective digital outreach and engagement with its community.

Since their initial release, these movies have contributed to the franchise’s multi-billion-dollar success and remain touchstones for trainers everywhere.

With Pokémon continuing to maintain a significant presence across gaming hardware, broadcasts, and streaming, opportunities like this limited-time movie event provide both nostalgia and outreach to new generations of Pokémon fans. If you haven’t yet revisited these legendary adventures, now is the perfect chance.

Head over to the official Pokémon TV YouTube channel and experience the anime cinema that shaped an era—before the window closes.

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