Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution has arrived on Netflix, offering a full CGI retelling of the franchise's first theatrical film. The movie follows Ash Ketchum and his friends as they encounter Mewtwo, a genetically engineered Pokémon grappling with its existence and purpose.
This 2019 remake by OLM and Sprite Animation Studios updates the beloved 1998 classic with modern animation. While the core narrative of philosophical conflict and creature taming remains, the visual overhaul presents familiar characters and battles in a new light. It's a compact, action-packed adventure suitable for fans looking to revisit the origins of one of Pokémon's most iconic villains.
As a singular film, it provides a contained story arc. The narrative explores themes of identity and the ethics of Pokémon creation, offering a slightly more contemplative experience than typical episodic entries in the franchise.
