Press Release

Due to Popular Demand, ‘Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You!’ Gets Two Encore Screening Dates in U.S. Cinemas This November

WHAT: Due to overwhelming fan demand for the Pokémon brand, high ticket sales and sold-out auditoriums across the country, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! will return to movie theaters nationwide for two special encore dates on November 11 and 14, in addition to the original dates of November 5 and 6. “Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!” is an origin story highlighting Ash and Pikachu’s first meeting and their adventures as they search for the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh. 

Fans who purchase tickets for the November 5 and 6 showings will have the chance to receive a never-before-seen Pokémon Trading Card Game card, featuring Ash’s Pikachu wearing its Trainer’s hat, and a QR Code that unlocks an in-game event and Ash’s Pikachu wearing its Trainer’s hat in the upcoming Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon video games (While supplies last. Quantities are limited). The Pokémon TCG card and video game QR Code are not offered for November 11 and 14 screenings.

WHO: Fathom Events and The Pokémon Company International

WHEN:
  • Sunday, November 5, 2017; 12:55 p.m. local time
  • Monday, November 6, 2017; 7:00 p.m. local time
  • Saturday, November 11, 2017; 12:55 p.m. local time
  • Tuesday, November 14, 2017: 7:00 p.m. local time

WHERE: Tickets for U.S. screenings of “Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!” can be purchased online at www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. For a complete list of U.S. theater locations, visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).


MEDIA CONTACTS:
Jessica Nelson / jnelson@fathomevents.com / 720-262-2753
Kabeer Malhotra / kabeer.malhotra@42west.net / 212-277-9055
Daniel Benkwitt / d.benkwitt@pokemon.com / 425-229-6070
Quinn Wageman / pokemon@triplepointpr.com / 415-955-8500
 
ASSETS:
For trailer, artwork and photos, visit the Fathom Events press site or EPK.tv.