- When shown theatrically and on the original DVD release, Mewtwo's voice while thinking was projected through the center dialogue channel, but when speaking to others psychically, it was projected at a larger volume through all the speakers to overwhelm the audience. The VHS, 2016 DVD rerelease and Blu-ray use a separate mix that does not have this effect on it.
- The 2016 Viz Media DVD and Blu-ray releases omit the Kids' WB, Nintendo, and 4Kids logos (as well as the closing Warner Bros. logo) and all of the opening credits (save for the title slide).
- In one version of the Kanzenban release, yet another additional prologue is shown, this one explaining the world of Pokemon and providing context for Ash/Satoshi and Pikachu's friendship and journey. This five-minute sequence, basically a re-animated version of the first episode of the anime, was shortened and put as a bonus feature on the American DVD, as well as the openings for the American releases of Pokemon 4Ever and Pokemon Heroes. Footage from this prologue was also included in Lucario & the Mystery of Mew, when Ash explains to Lucario how he and Pikachu bonded.
- The VHS/DVD includes a cut scene which better explains the existance of Mewtwo, including a reference to Jurassic Park. This scene is played before the actual movie. (And makes the opening of the movie much more understandable). In the following "straight to video" DVD, "Pokemon : Mewtwo Returns" which was a direct sequel to this film, there is a longer version of this introduction introducing a young girl who appears to be the scientists daughter, who teaches Mewtwo a little bit about life. However, the little girl passes away when Mewtwo was still a little baby Pokemon, making his brainwaves violent, forcing the Scientists to rid his mind of his knowledge of the little girl, explaining his grainy memory.
- In the Japanese version, there's no music heard as Ash, Misty, Brock and Nurse Joy walk upstairs to where the surviving trainers and their Pokemon are.
- The American release added 'new' 3D computer animation to some sequences: opening title, the doors opening to let Ash, Misty, Brock, Pikachu, Togepi and Nurse Joy in, a CG environment camera pan when the stadium opens, Mew playing near CG clouds, and so on. The Japanese DVD and HD releases used this new animation as well: the unaltered Japanese theatrical version is only available on VHS and laserdisc.
- When Mewtwo learns to control his powers by defeating other Pokemon in Giovanni's stadium in the English version, some of the Japanese animation is re-done. Also re-done is the storm sequence.
- In the Japanese version, Meowth is more of a philosopher. He's poetic and he sings more than he does in the English translation. Also in this version, he's heard singing a song about the meaning of life during the credits, but the English translation just includes pop songs.
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What is the French language plot outline for Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998)?
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