Pokémon Presents Duration Hints at Major Announcements

Extended Showcase Expected to Reveal Significant New Content

The upcoming Pokémon Presents on July 22 is shaping up to be a substantial event, with its duration offering clues to the scale of announcements. A placeholder on The Pokémon Company’s Korean YouTube channel revealed the presentation will run for 24 minutes, marking it as one of the longest in recent memory.

Unprecedented Length Fuels Speculation

This 24-minute runtime positions the showcase as the fourth longest Pokémon Presents, following previous lengthy broadcasts in August 2023, August 2021, and February 2023. The extended duration is particularly noteworthy given that substantial details about the upcoming *Pokémon Legends: Z-A* have already been released.

The extended time raises questions about whether The Pokémon Company will focus solely on showcasing more gameplay for *Pokémon Legends: Z-A*, which is slated for a October release. However, fans are hoping for entirely new game announcements.

Fan Hopes Turn to Gen 5 Remakes

While Pokémon Presents can sometimes be filled with mobile game updates, the extended length suggests the possibility of more significant reveals. The prolonged runtime has ignited fan speculation, with many hoping for the announcement of remakes for the highly anticipated Generation 5 titles, *Pokémon Black* and *Pokémon White*.

The anticipation for new content is high, especially considering the success of recent Pokémon titles. In 2023, the franchise’s revenue exceeded $14 billion globally, demonstrating its continued massive appeal and setting a high bar for future announcements (Business of Apps).