Mewtwo takes over Times Square as Pokémon recreates original Pokémon Go trailer
The Pokémon Company celebrated the 10th anniversary of Pokémon Go by recreating the game's original 2016 trailer in New York's Times Square. The event featured a massive in-game raid against Mewtwo and introduced new Mega Mewtwo forms.
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The event highlights the enduring cultural impact and commercial longevity of one of the most successful mobile games in history.
The 2016 trailer for the game saw hundreds of players take on Mewtwo
Video Game News 10th Jul 2026 / 2:29 am Posted by Jordan Middler The Pokémon Company has recreated the first Pokémon Go trailer for its 10th anniversary by taking over Times Square with a Mewtwo raid.
As part of the Pokémon Go 10th Anniversary Celebrations taking place in New York City, The Pokémon Company took over several billboards in Manhattan’s Times Square.
In doing this, Pokémon recreated the final shots of the original Pokémon Go announcement trailer, which saw hundreds of players battling Mewtwo in New York’s famous hub.
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