What subtitle follows “Pokémon: The First Movie” in the film’s English title?

The subtitle of Pokémon: The First Movie is “Mewtwo Strikes Back.” The full English title is Pokémon: The First Movie – Mewtwo Strikes Back, referring to the genetically engineered Pokémon at the center of the story.

The film was first released in Japan on July 18, 1998, and became the first theatrical Pokémon anime film. Its plot follows Mewtwo, who was created from research involving Mew and turns against the humans who treated it as a weapon. Ash, Misty, and Brock are drawn to Mewtwo’s island challenge.

The film is sometimes confused with Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a 2019 computer-animated remake. The original film also included the short Pikachu’s Summer Vacation in many theatrical presentations, making it a major event for the franchise’s early global expansion.