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

In a controversial climactic scene, Pikachu communicates with Ash in human speech during a vision. Reception and Box Office

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

Ash’s team is much smaller, primarily focusing on Pikachu, Butterfree, and Charizard . In a controversial climactic scene

A Mythical Pokémon that follows Ash from the shadows, acting as a "Guide to the Rainbow Hero". Significant Differences from the Original Anime primarily focusing on Pikachu