In *Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages*, Meowth operates alongside Jessie and James as part of Team Rocket. The trio targets the powerful Prison Bottle, an artifact sealing Hoopa Unbound's darkness. During the theft attempt, Meowth seizes the bottle, instantly becoming possessed by the malevolent force inside. This possession drives him to open the bottle, unleashing Hoopa's shadow entity. The bottle shatters in the ensuing struggle, allowing the shadow to manifest fully. Freed from possession but responsible for the release, Meowth is blasted off alongside Jessie and James by the shadow's attack, removing Team Rocket from the central conflict involving Hoopa, Ash, and summoned Legendary Pokémon. Meowth's action stemmed directly from his characteristic attraction to shiny objects, likely triggered by the Prison Bottle's appearance. His role exemplifies Team Rocket's recurring function as comic-relief antagonists whose plans inadvertently escalate the main plot. Though brief, his handling of the bottle proves pivotal, directly enabling the shadow's release and the resulting clash. His established traits—loyalty to Jessie and James, reckless thievery, and vulnerability to possession—align with his broader series portrayal.