

Pokémon 4Ever
“Best friends. Better heroes.”
In order to escape a greedy Pokémon hunter, Celebi must use the last of its energy to travel through time to the present day. Celebi brings along Sammy, a boy who had been trying to protect it. Along with Ash, Pikachu, and the rest of the gang, Sammy and Celebi must encounter an enemy far more advanced than the hunter, with the fate of the forest hanging in the balance.
Where to watch Pokémon 4Ever in United States
Click a service to open Pokémon 4Ever there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Pokémon 4Ever streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | RTL+, Toggo | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
| South Korea | wavve, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Pokémon 4Ever
Pokémon 4Ever is a 2001 Japanese-language adventure, fantasy and animation film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama. The cast is led by Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Unsho Ishizuka. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Pokémon 4Ever was produced by Pikachu Project 2001, Shogakukan Production, and The Pokémon Company and made in Japan. It was released on July 7, 2001, and carries a G certification. At the box office it grossed around $41 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Writers
- Hideki Sonoda
- Release date
- July 7, 2001
- OTT release
- December 13, 2023
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $41 million
- Production
- Pikachu Project 2001, Shogakukan Production, The Pokémon Company
Pokémon 4Ever cast & crew
Pokémon 4Ever was directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and written by Hideki Sonoda.
The cast features Rica Matsumoto as Satoshi (voice), Ikue Otani as Pikachu (voice), Unsho Ishizuka as Dr. Okido / Iwark / Narrator (voice), Mayumi Izuka as Kasumi (voice), Yuji Ueda as Takeshi (voice), and Tomokazu Seki as Kenji (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Shinji Miyazaki, cinematography is by Hisao Shirai, and it was produced by Takemoto Mori and Masakazu Kubo.
Is Pokémon 4Ever worth watching?
Pokémon 4Ever holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 467 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, fantasy, and animation, Pokémon 4Ever is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Pokémon 4Ever
Pokémon 4Ever isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 13, 2023.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Pokémon 4Ever

Rica Matsumoto
Satoshi (voice)

Ikue Otani
Pikachu (voice)

Unsho Ishizuka
Dr. Okido / Iwark / Narrator (voice)

Mayumi Izuka
Kasumi (voice)

Yuji Ueda
Takeshi (voice)

Tomokazu Seki
Kenji (voice)

Megumi Hayashibara
Musashi (voice)

Shin-ichiro Miki
Kojiro / Crobat (voice)

Inuko Inuyama
Nyarth (voice)

Keiko Toda
Yukinari (voice)

Mami Koyama
Towa (voice)

Kazuko Sugiyama
Celebi (voice)
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Pokémon 4Ever — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Pokémon 4Ever in United States?
Pokémon 4Ever is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Pokémon 4Ever in?
Pokémon 4Ever is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Pokémon 4Ever?
Pokémon 4Ever runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
▸What is Pokémon 4Ever rated?
Pokémon 4Ever is rated G. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 467 ratings.
▸When did Pokémon 4Ever release on OTT?
Pokémon 4Ever became available digitally on December 13, 2023.














