Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle – When Is It Coming to Netflix and All Other Details

Published 09/08/2021, 2:40 AM EDT

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For Pokemon fans, Netflix is bringing a new action-packed adventure of Ash. The next animated Pokemon movie – Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle – is coming this fall on Netflix. The forthcoming film is the 23 in the Pokemon movie series.

What to expect from the next Pokemon movie?

Ash visits the forbidden jungle of Okoya, looking for adventure. Okoya is a mythical jungle – a Pokemon paradise, where outsiders are not allowed. There he meets Koko, a 10-year-old boy who thinks he is a Pokemon until meeting Ash. He lives in the forest of Okoya under the care of Dada Zarude, who found him alone in the jungle as a baby.

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Surprisingly, Pikachu can understand Koko’s language, which facilitates a friendly introduction between Ash and Koko. When Dada Zarude meets Ash, he acknowledges the truth about Koko’s real identity.

Ash’s adventure and Doctor Zed’s intention to destroy the jungle to access the healing spring promises a thrilling experience to unfold in this movie.

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Where is the trailer of Pokemon: Secrets of the Jungle?

The first official trailer of the upcoming Pokemon movie was released on ‘The Official Pokemon YouTube Channel’ on September 7.

The caption read, “Tune in for adventure as Ash and Pikachu encounter the Mythical Pokémon Zarude and overcome the danger that threatens the jungle!”

Main Characters of Secrets of the Jungle

Ash Ketchum – Our favorite 10-year-old Pokemon trainer from Pallet Town.

Pikachu – Ash’s forever companion and partner in adventure.

Koko – A 10-year-old boy living in the forest of Okoya as a Pokemon.

Dada Zarude – Caretaker of Koko and a mysterious mythical Pokemon.

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Doctor Zed – Leader of the Biotope company and the film’s main villain.

Sharon – A Biotope company researcher, trying to discover the location of a healing spring.

When is Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of Jungle releasing?

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On October 8, 2021, the movie will premiere on Netflix. It was released in Japan in December 2020. Also, the Netflix premiere is the international debut of this latest Pokemon movie.

Visit the movie’s official website to know how you can get the mythical Pokemon in your Pokemon Sword or Pokemon Shield game.

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Namit Gupta

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Namit Gupta is a group head, writer, and ideator at Netflix Junkie. A Journalism and Mass Comm graduate, this jack of all trades is a big cinephile. Highly choosy and non-conforming in what he picks to watch, he likes to tour films and shows before delving into them.

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