# Pokémon franchise TCG expansions and film announcement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pokmon-franchise-tcg-expansions-and-film-announcement > Updated: 2026-09-05T21:44:45.000Z. Sources: 78. Developments: 4. The Pokémon franchise has announced several upcoming projects centered on the Trading Card Game (TCG). In late August 2026, DeNA, Pokémon, and Creatures Inc. revealed that the mobile application ‘Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket’ will launch a new series in October 2026. This update will introduce ‘dual-type’ cards with split-color designs to represent two distinct types, as well as ‘Pokémon ex’ versions of basic Pokémon like Fuecoco and Piplup to enhance gameplay. Following this, The Pokémon Company announced a new animated feature film titled ‘Pokémon: Wild Card’, scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release in 2027. Announced at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco, the film departs from traditional trainer-focused narratives to center on the TCG. The story follows an aspiring competitive player named Mikiya and their partner, Mimikyu. A teaser trailer released with the announcement features the duo within a neon-lit urban setting. The production involves director Katsuhiko Kitada, character designer Akemi Hayashi, and animation studio CloverWorks, with STORY inc. involved in planning and production. This marks the first major Pokémon theatrical release since 2020’s ‘Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle’. In addition to the film, an update for ‘Pokémon Champions’ was revealed for release on September 9, 2026. This update is set to introduce new Mega evolutions, specifically ‘Mega Absol Z, Mega Lucario Z, and Mega Garchomp Z’, along with various gameplay adjustments. ## Claims - The Pokémon Company announced a new animated film titled ‘Pokémon: Wild Card’ (corroborated by 3 sources) - The movie features a Pokémon Trading Card Game player and the Pokémon Mimikyu (corroborated by 3 sources) - Katsuhiko Kitada will direct the film (corroborated by 3 sources) - Akemi Hayashi is the character designer for the film (corroborated by 3 sources) - CloverWorks is the animation production studio for the film (corroborated by 3 sources) - The film is scheduled for a worldwide release in 2027 (corroborated by 2 sources) - The film was announced during the 2026 Pokémon World Championships closing ceremony in San Francisco (corroborated by 2 sources) - This is the first Pokémon movie released since 2020 (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: The Pokémon Company announces Pokémon: Wild Card film and game update The Pokémon Company announced ‘Pokémon: Wild Card’, an animated film set for 2027 focusing on the TCG, and a ‘Pokémon Champions’ update arriving in September 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-pokmon-company-announces-pokmon-wild-card-film-and-game-update ### 2026-09-02: Pokémon: Wild Card announced for 2027 release A teaser for ‘Pokémon: Wild Card’ has been released, announcing a new animated film arriving in 2027 that focuses on the Pokémon Trading Card Game rather than traditional battles. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pokmon-wild-card-announced-for-2027-release ### 2026-08-31: Pokémon announces new animated film ‘Wild Card’ for 2027 The Pokémon Company announced ‘Pokémon: Wild Card’, an animated film focusing on the Trading Card Game, set for a global theatrical release in 2027. 73 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pokmon-wild-card-movie-announced-for-2027-release ### 2026-08-29: Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket to launch new series in October 2026 Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket will launch a new series in October 2026, introducing dual-type cards and powerful Pokémon ex versions of basic Pokémon. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pokmon-trading-card-game-pocket-to-launch-new-series-in-october-2026 --- Cite as: Pokémon franchise TCG expansions and film announcement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pokmon-franchise-tcg-expansions-and-film-announcement