7pokг©mon The Movie: I Choose You! May 2026

While Ash only saw Ho-Oh in the first episode of the original series, it is the central focus of this movie's plot.

Charmander’s original trainer is Cross, rather than the character Damian from the TV series. 7PokГ©mon the Movie: I Choose You!

is the 20th film in the franchise, released in 2017 to celebrate the anime's 20th anniversary. It acts as a reboot, retelling Ash Ketchum’s early journey in an alternate timeline that diverges significantly from the original 1997 series. Plot Summary While Ash only saw Ho-Oh in the first