Since I'm expecting this movie to be released in theaters in the US too since well, everyone remembers the first Pokemon movie;
Are they actually showing Pokémon movies in select theaters? The last Pokémon movie I remember being in theaters was the fourth movie. I'm pretty sure the movies have been shown on Cartoon Network since the ninth movie onward--I could be wrong, though, as I don't have cable, but I've seen footage with the logo in the corner, so...
And even then, I don't think that's reason enough to release this movie into American theaters after so long. It has been over ten years since the first movie came out in theaters. But even if it does get theatrically released out here, I expect it to be for a limited time and in only few theaters, most likely at the dollar theater.
So anyhoo, I find it a bit funny how now it looks like Mewtwo will have a second special episode revolving around him (technically third if you count
Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon). But I suppose this is a good call on their part, especially since once the movie's released on Blu-Ray and DVD, it'll be included in the Bonus Features much like how
Birth of Mewtwo was for
Mewtwo Returns DVD copies. I don't know if I should get my hopes up on it being at least a bit dark. The forest catching on fire according to the picture we have may be as intense at it may get...
maybe. Of course, something bigger would have to happen for Mewtwo to unlock his forme, so I imagine he'll get very pissed at something or someone. It's been a long time since the last time he was angry.