Pokémon 3: The Movie (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Pokémon 3: The Movie is a 2001 action adventure film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Michael Haigney, starring Veronica Taylor and Eric Stuart. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $68.4 million worldwide on a $16 million budget. Critics gave it 22 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Directors
- Kunihiko Yuyama and Michael Haigney
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $16M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Pokémon 3: The Movie About?
The premise of Pokémon 3: The Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ash Ketchum and his friends journey to the scenic town of Greenfield, where a mysterious presence linked to the ancient Unown emerges. Their quest to understand the Unown’s power leads them on a thrilling adventure through a beautiful but perilous mountain region. Along the way, they encounter challenges and uncover secrets, while also enjoying the delightful bonus short "Pikachu and Pichu," adding a heartwarming touch to this captivating experience.
Pokémon 3: The Movie Cast
Veronica Taylor leads the cast, with Eric Stuart. Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Michael Haigney.
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Co-director Kunihiko Yuyama - Co-director Michael Haigney
More from Kunihiko Yuyama and Michael Haigney
More films directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Michael Haigney, best-rated first: Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution, Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back! and Pokémon 4: The Movie.
Pokémon 3: The Movie Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Pokémon 3: The Movie 22 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 22 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 65% User score
See on TMDB
Pokémon 3: The Movie Plot Summary
What happens in Pokémon 3: The Movie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the quaint town of Greenfield, an intrepid research scientist named Professor Spencer Hale conducts groundbreaking studies on the mysterious Pokémon known as Unown. During his research, he and his dedicated assistant, Skyler, stumble upon a fascinating site of ancient ruins. Unfortunately, their exploration takes a perilous turn when Hale gets sucked into the very dimension of the Unown, leaving behind his young daughter, Molly, who has already endured the heartache of losing her mother to unexplained circumstances.
Full summary
The whole story of Pokémon 3: The Movie, scene by scene
Pokémon 3: The Movie Box Office & Budget
Pokémon 3: The Movie grossed $68.4 million worldwide on a $16 million budget, 4.3 times what it cost. $17.1 million came from the US and Canada and $51.4 million (75%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$68.4M
4.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $17.1M
- International
- $51.4M
- Budget
- $16M
Pokémon 3: The Movie Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 teaser.
- Trailer Trailer
- Teaser Toonami Promo (4K)
How Well Do You Know Pokémon 3: The Movie?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who conducts research on the Unown in the town of Greenfield?
Cars in Pokémon 3: The Movie
10 cars on screen, including the 1957 Ford C-Series and the Honda Super Cub.
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1957 Ford C-Series Minor role -
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1994 Mazda B-Series Minor role
Pokémon 3: The Movie Also Known As
51 alternative titles, including “Pokémon 3 - Le sort des Zarbi” and “Pocket Monsters: Kesshoutou no Teiou Entei”.
- Also known as
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- Pokémon 3 - Le sort des Zarbi
- Pocket Monsters: Kesshoutou no Teiou Entei
- Pokémon 3: Im Bann der Icognito
- Pokemon 3 - In de greep van Unown
- Pokémon 3 - L'incantesimo degli Unown
- Pokémon 3: O Filme - O Feitiço dos Unown, pokemon 03 El hechizo de los unknown
- Pokémon 3: Podlehněte kouzlu Unowna
- Pocket Monsters the Movie: Lord of the "UNKNOWN" Tower ENTEI
- Pokémon 3 - Unowns förtrollning
- Pokémon 3: Unownien Loitsu
- 剧场版 精灵宝可梦：结晶塔的帝王
- Pokémon Movie 3: Spell of the Unown - Entei
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- Pokémon 3: The Movie - Entei
- Pokémon 3: The Movie - Entei: Spell of the Unown
- Gekijouban Poketto Monsutaa: Kesshoutou no Teiou ENTEI
- Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown
- Pokemon - Movie 03 - Spell of the Unown
- 劇場版ポケットモンスター 結晶塔の帝王 エンテイ
- 精灵宝可梦剧场版03 结晶塔的帝王
- Pokémon: Entei - Hoàng đế của tháp pha lê
- Pokémon 3. Film Unown'ların Büyüsü
- Pokémon 3: Le Film
- Πόκεμον 3: Η ταινία
- פוקימון הסרט 3: סודו של האנון
- פוקימון 3: הקסם של הלא-נודע
- 神奇寶貝劇場版：結晶塔的帝王
- Pocket Monsters the Movie: Lord of the Unknown Tower
- 포켓몬스터 극장판: 결정탑의 제왕 앤테이
- Pokemon 3
- Pokemon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown
- Pokemon 3: The Movie - Entei: Spell of the Unown
- Pokemon 3: The Movie - Entei
- Pokemon Movie 3: Spell of the Unown - Entei
- Pokémon 3 : Le Sort des Zarbi
- Pokémon 3. - Az öntudatlan betűi
- Pokémon 3: de film - In de greep van Unown
- פוקימון 3: סוד האנון
- Pokémon 3: Truslen fra Unown!
- Pokémon 3: El hechizo de los Unown
- Pokémon 3: Film
- Pokémon 3: O Feitiço dos Unown
- Pokémon 3: Filmul artistic
- 宝可梦剧场版：结晶塔的帝王 ENTEI
- Покемон 3: Филмът
- Pokémon 3: O Feitiço do Unown
- 극장판 포켓몬스터: 결정탑의 제왕 엔테이
- Pokemon Filmen 3: Unowns forbannelse
- Pokémon 3: Zaklęcie Unown
- Покемон 3
- โปเกมอน เดอะมูฟวี่ ตอน ผจญภัยบนหอคอยปีศาจ
- 寵物小精靈劇場版：結晶塔的帝王
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Pokémon 3: The Movie FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Pokémon 3: The Movie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pokémon 3: The Movie?
Pokémon 3: The Movie runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Pokémon 3: The Movie released?
Pokémon 3: The Movie was released on April 6, 2001.
Who directed Pokémon 3: The Movie?
Pokémon 3: The Movie was directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Michael Haigney.
More films by Kunihiko Yuyama Who is in the cast of Pokémon 3: The Movie?
Pokémon 3: The Movie stars Veronica Taylor and Eric Stuart.
How much did Pokémon 3: The Movie make at the box office?
Pokémon 3: The Movie grossed $68.4 million worldwide ($17.1 million domestic, $51.4 million international) on a budget of $16 million.
How is Pokémon 3: The Movie rated?
Pokémon 3: The Movie has 22 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Pokémon 3: The Movie have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Pokémon 3: The Movie has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
What language is Pokémon 3: The Movie in?
The original language of Pokémon 3: The Movie is Japanese.
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