Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2001)

In the enthralling sequel to Pokémon: The First Movie, we join the passionate trio - Ash, Misty, and Brock - on their exhilarating journey through the enigmatic Johto region. Their adventure takes an unexpected turn when Pikachu, the electrifying companion, is abducted by the notorious duo, Jessie and James of Team Rocket. Their fervent pursuit to rescue Pikachu leads them to a hidden plateau, a mystical sanctuary where Mewtwo, the genetically engineered Pokémon, has sought refuge. This secluded haven is also a sanctuary for the cloned Pokémon who escaped from the clutches of human control in the previous film. However, the tranquility of this hidden paradise is threatened by the malevolent Giovanni, who is hatching a devious plot to recapture Mewtwo and reignite his sinister ambition to craft an army of bio-engineered Pokémon. The plot thickens when Team Rocket's forgotten memories of Mewtwo resurface. Despite their memories being erased, the scientists' logs remain, serving as a breadcrumb trail leading back to Mewtwo. With this newfound knowledge, they relentlessly track down Mewtwo and establish a clandestine base in Johto, bringing Ash and his crew face to face with the enigmatic Giovanni for the first time. With the unlikely assistance of the reluctant Meowth, Ash and his friends stand against Giovanni and his henchmen. They're driven by their unwavering determination to protect their Pokémon friends, thwart Giovanni's wicked plans, and restore peace to the Pokémon world. Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns is an electrifying adventure that intertwines friendship, courage, and the relentless fight for freedom.

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns is an action movie featuring Rica Matsumoto and directed by Masamitsu Hidaka.

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns is currently streaming on DIRECTV.