The Summer 2026 anime season is right around the corner, and fans are all set to welcome the new films and shows of the season. While Crunchyroll again steals the spotlight for streaming a majority of the new anime shows, other services also have a range of surprises planned for fans. This also includes Tubi, an ad-supported streaming television service by Fox. The free streaming service offers a range of films, TV shows, and Tubi Originals for users each month. However, with the growing popularity of the anime industry, the platform often returns with exciting shows and films. July 2026 is going to be an exciting month for Pokémon since eight movies and shows will be available for free.
Thanks to the decades of anime series and films, video games, card games, and merchandise, barely anyone in the world is unfamiliar with this franchise. Based on the 1996 video game, OLM released an anime series a year later, following Ash Ketchum, who sets out on a journey to become the greatest Pokémon master. Viral Thrills shared Tubi’s July schedule, confirming that seven Pokémon films and series will be streaming for free.
The story takes place in a world where peculiar creatures like Pokémon exist, and they are capable of using different abilities. Several people, known as Pokémon trainers, capture and train them, often with the intent of battling others. The story centers around Ash Ketchum, who has not only dreamed of becoming a Pokémon trainer but also a “Pokémon Master,” and on the arrival of his 10th birthday, he finally has a chance to make that dream a reality. However, all three Pokémon available to beginning trainers have already been claimed, and only Pikachu, a rebellious Electric-type Pokémon, remains. This chance encounter would mark the start of a lifelong friendship and an epic adventure.
Setting off on a journey to become the very best, Ash and Pikachu travel across beautiful, sprawling regions with their friends Misty, a Water-type trainer, and Brock, a Rock-type trainer. Unfortunately, danger lurks around every corner. The infamous Team Rocket is always nearby, seeking to steal powerful and unique Pokémon through nefarious schemes. It’ll be up to Ash and his friends to thwart their efforts as he also strives to earn the eight Pokémon Gym Badges he’ll need to challenge the Pokémon League, and eventually claim the title of Pokémon Master.
Pokémon is one of the longest-surviving franchises of all time, and it’s mostly thanks to the stream of new releases. The animation styles have been distinctive depending on the time frame and series, which made the franchise even more versatile and eye-catching. However, it’s not just the plot or aesthetics, as many fans have an emotional attachment to their childhood favorite.
Whether it’s Ash’s story or new characters in spin-off series, the franchise has covered several plot points over the decades and continues its streak. While most platforms, such as Netflix and Hulu, stream a certain range of Pokémon films and shows, Tubi is offering fans a chance to stream for free.
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