Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

In Michina Town, distortions in space threaten the local Pokémon, and Ash, Dawn and Brock meet Sheena, who can sense Pokémon's hearts. Legend says Arceus, creator of the world, lent the Jewel of Life to her ancestor Damos, who never gave it back. Now Arceus wakes up furious, bent on revenge against humanity. Dialga sends the group into the past to set things right. There they learn that Damos was betrayed by Marcus, who hypnotized his Pokémon and tried to steal the jewel. The group defeats Marcus, and the Jewel of Life returns to Arceus. Back in the present, Arceus understands the truth, forgives humanity and leaves in peace.

• Mid-credits In the credits, Marcus becomes a steward of Damos's temple. In Alamos Town, Alice and Tonio fly a hot-air balloon with Baron Alberto in pursuit, and Darkrai watches over the town. Zero is shown in prison, visited by Newton Graceland, who brings him a surviving copy of the computer Infi.

1. Behind the scenesGreece as inspiration

   The directors visited Greece in 2008, including the Acropolis, Mycenae, Delphi and Meteora, to build the setting of Michina.

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2. Behind the scenesAsh's first time travel

   Ash's friends had time-traveled before, but this is the first time for Ash himself. The film closes the trilogy that began with Darkrai.

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3. Behind the scenesThe real eclipse

   In the film, an eclipse heralds Arceus' awakening. Days after the Japanese premiere, the longest solar eclipse of the 21st century took place.

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