The movie "Pokémon: Coco" was postponed and originally scheduled to be released on July 10

Today (May 13), the official announcement of the 23rd theatrical work of the "Pokémon" series, "Pokémon: Coco", was made that due to the impact of the new coronavirus epidemic, the film, which was originally scheduled to be released in Japan on July 10, will be postponed. The specific broadcast date and movie ticket pre-sale information will be made public as soon as possible after the decision is made. The time for the issuance of pre-order rewards is also unknown. At the same time, the official also expressed apologies to all fans affected and hoped that everyone could understand.

In addition to the postponement announcement, Tetsuo Yajima, the director of Pokémon: Coco, also sent a video to fans to express his hope that they can continue to look forward to the film. As the 23rd theatrical work in the Pokémon series, Pokémon: Coco was originally scheduled to be released in Japan on July 10. The film was produced by Pikachu Project, directed by Tetsuo Yajima, and co-written with Atsuhiro Tomioka. It is worth mentioning that players who participate in the pre-order of movie tickets will also receive special rewards for Pokémon: Sword/Shield: a different-colored Celebi + a new mythical Pokémon - Zalud.

Message from the Director of Pokémon: Coco:

Pre-order bonus

Movie promotional images