Our world is in peril.
Gaia, the spirit of the Earth,
can no longer stand the terrible destruction
plaguing our planet.
She sends five magic rings to five special young people...
Kwame from Africa, with the power of Earth.
[ Sirens wailing ]
From North America... Wheeler, with the power of fire.
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From Eastern Europe... Linka, with the power of wind.
From Asia... Gi, with the power of water.
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And from South America... Ma-Ti, with the power of heart.
When the five powers combine,
they summon Earth's greatest champion...
Captain Planet!
All: Go, Planet!
Captain Planet: The power is yours!
Stay tuned, Planeteers. I'll be right back.
Gi: And now...
[ Elephants trumpet ]
Ahh.
[ All chattering ]
[ Dogs barking ]
[ Crash ]
[ Growls ]
What did you say, Chester?
[ Growls ]
Okay. Okay. I'll go take a look.
[ Barking ]
What the...
Who's there?
Let's get out of here!
Wait! You can't take those rabbits!
Oh, my research!
Wait! Chester! Chester, come back here!
If you want him back alive,
you'd better forget about calling the cops, Doc.
[ Whimpering ]
Ah. She makes it look so easy.
That is her job.
Some job, huh?
Now gently push at it with your finger,
and be careful not to smudge it.
Remember, the whole idea is to look natural.
The best makeup is the kind nobody notices.
Hey, are you two done yet?
I want to see the finished product.
Hmm. I thought you were trying out that eye stuff.
He does not see our eye shadow.
Then we're doing it right!
Mnh-mnh. Are you really wearing makeup?
Wheeler, the whole idea is not to see it.
We're wearing makeup, and so is she.
Lori Saunders! What a fox!
And be sure to watch for my new line
of glow-in-the-dark cosmetics,
coming soon to a makeup counter near you.
Mwah!
Well, I'd like to make up with her...
As in "kiss and make up."
Too bad these things do not work on men.
Planeteers, come to the crystal chamber.
We have an eco-emergency.
Take a look.
Ma-Ti: What is going on?
What are they doing to those poor animals?
Stealing them, Ma-Ti,
but what I can't figure out is why.
They steal dogs for dogfights.
And wild animals for illegal hunts.
These thieves are also taking monkeys, rabbits, and cats.
Maybe they're stealing them for illegal research!
Well, they took that man's animals.
Maybe we can get some answers from him.
Good luck, Planeteers, and be careful.
You stay here this time, little friend.
It will be safer for you.
[ Chattering ]
Let's try the front door.
[ Chatters ]
Ah! Oh, Suchi! You scared me!
What are you doing here?
Who are you? What do you want?
And so we decided to come here
and try to find out who is stealing the animals.
And why.
Well, I appreciate any help I can get.
Come on inside, please.
Uh, maybe your friend should wait out here.
I wouldn't want him to catch anything from my test animals.
Suchi, Dr. Rice is right.
This time, you stay where you are supposed to.
[ Chattering ]
[ Whimpering ]
My rabbits were right here.
Oh, my cancer research depends on them.
Who would want to steal them?
An animal-rights group, perhaps?
I doubt it.
They know I only do animal testing
when it's absolutely necessary,
and even then, using only the most humane methods.
You know, I feel sorry for these innocent creatures.
Why must they suffer?
I agree, Ma-Ti.
It's not animals' fault that people use tobacco
and eat things that cause cancer.
But, Gi, not all cancers are caused by smoking
or careless diet.
Yeah. I don't like animals suffering, either, Gi,
but we need to find a cure for these diseases.
Actually, you're all correct. Let me show you something.
Now, this is called "computer modeling."
I use it to simulate the effects of experimental drugs
on cancer cells.
If the chemical substance shows promise,
I go to the next step.
What is this, Dr. Rice?
That's for in vitro testing,
which means we use living cells for testing purposes.
There's a tissue culture inside this Petri dish.
If I add chemical substances,
I can observe how the cells react.
Does this do the same thing as using animals?
No, not quite.
I must see how living organisms react,
but by using computer modeling and in vitro testing,
I can save thousands of animal lives.
It's inexcusable for researchers to use animals
for unnecessary testing,
especially when humane alternatives are available.
I see what you mean, Dr. Rice.
If I don't get my animals back,
all that research will be ruined.
Then we must find out who took your rabbits.
Dr. Rice, how will we know they are your rabbits
if we find them?
Good question, Linka.
They have special markings.
Come on. I'll show you.
[ Aircraft approaches ]
[ Screeching ]
[ Grunting ]
[ Screeching ]
Ugh! Monkeys!
[ Shrieks ]
Keep quiet, you little bozo,
or you'll get a dose of shock therapy.
[ Whimpers ] That's better.
Put this one in the cargo bay.
Now let's get the cages we missed last time.
What if that doc's still around?
That's his problem.
That's Chester. They took him, too.
Said if I called the police,
I'd never get him back.
He used to be a canine blood donor.
When he got too old to give blood, I adopted him.
Do not worry, Dr. Rice.
We will get him back, too. Those thieves cannot...
[ Monkeys screeching ]
Hey, what's the racket?
Suchi!
[ Screeching continues ] Hurry up, you guys.
These ugly fur balls are making enough noise to wake the dead.
Wheeler: Hold it right there!
Where is Suchi? Wait!
All right. Put up your hands.
You got to be kidding.
Think so? Fire!
[ Screeching ]
Everybody out!
Move it!
I said stop! Fire!
No! You'll hit the monkeys!
They're getting away! Heart!
No! They have Suchi!
Wheeler: Don't worry, Ma-Ti.
Kwame: Look! What is that?
Gi: Footprints?
Then this fire shot out of his finger,
so we got out of there fast.
Fire out of his finger?!
Idiots! It must have been the Plagueteers!
If you led them back here...
No way. We got away clean.
Post some guards! I don't want any interruptions!
And all of you, shut up!
[ Screeching stops ]
[ Screeching ]
Well, if it isn't little... What's his name?
Screechie? Scratchy?
Smelly?
[ Chattering angrily ]
Whatever. Don't worry.
We'll show you a good time, Sonny.
MAL, honey, are you ready?
Of course, Dr. Blight.
Good. Take little Scuzzy here and give him the works.
My pleasure.
Ah, robotics... The future of vivisection.
No more lazy human lab techs fouling up experiments
or feeling sorry for the animals.
[ Screeching ]
Looking good, MAL, baby.
All systems are go, Doctor.
[ Screeching ]
Well done, MAL. Everything is perfect.
Would you expect anything less, Dr. Blight?
[ Screeching ]
Ma-Ti: Do not lose heart. The Planeteers will return.
Linka: And now...
[ Screeching ]
Suchi's in trouble. We must do something!
I found a flashlight.
Linka: Pink powder. [ Sniffs ]
It's Le Scent!
Really?
[ Sniffs ]
You're right! Le Scent!
Does anyone know what are they talking about?
Just the hottest perfume around, that's all.
Invented by Miss Model Glow-in-the-Dark.
Lori Saunders?
Could she be behind the thefts?
Please! We must find her before Suchi...
I will track down those thieves!
Hold up, bud. We need a plan.
Hey, Doc, do cosmetics companies use animals for testing?
[ Sniffs ] The responsible ones don't.
But there are plenty who still do.
That could be why they stole all those animals.
Enough talk, Wheeler! We must find Suchi!
And Chester.
All right. Let us go.
Ma-Ti and I will take the Geo-Cruiser
and see if we can track Suchi.
And I'll pay a visit to Lori Saunders.
Ahem! Mind if we tag along?
So, how can I help you?
Well, we've got...
I mean, uh...
We need, uh...
Ms. Saunders, this is Dr. Rice.
Some burglars stole test animals
from his research lab last night.
Da, and they left a trail of footprints that glow in the dark
and smell like Le Scent.
But that's impossible.
My glow cosmetics aren't even on the market yet.
They're being certified safe by a private lab.
Is that lab cruelty-free?
Is it... what?
Do they use animals in their testing?
I don't know.
If you don't know, they probably do.
And they may have stolen Dr. Rice's animals.
That's terrible!
Have my limo brought around now!
This is the place.
Now all we have to do is get in.
Oh, no. Kwame, look!
Suchi! What are they doing to him?
[ Chattering ]
[ Screeching ]
Shh!
You free Suchi, Ma-Ti. I will look for Chester.
[ Screeching and barking ]
Shh! Be quiet, little friends.
We will help you, too, poor things.
Well, well, well.
Dr. Blight will be so pleased.
[ Growls ]
Chester?
[ Panting ]
Good boy! I will get you out.
Ma-Ti: Kwame, watch out!
[ Gasps ] Aah!
Run!
Aah!
Whoa!
Kwame, here!
Great!
Unh!
Ah!
We are trapped!
Welcome, Planet-toads.
You're just in time to be my first human subjects.
Dr. Blight, you heartless butcher!
Flattery will get you nowhere.
Stealing helpless animals,
doing cruel, irresponsible testing...
We should have known it was you!
[ Laughs evilly ]
Who else? But enough compliments.
I am warning you.
And I'm deodorizing you!
[ Coughs ]
Oh! My eyes!
[ Coughs ]
Earth!
[ Laughs evilly ]
My spray deodorant is so toxic,
I don't know why you'd use anything else.
MAL, honey, do your thing.
[ Both grunting ]
Good work, MAL.
[ Screeching ]
Where do you think you're going, Scruffy?
Ma-Ti: Do not hurt him!
Wouldn't dream of it.
I'm saving him for a special test.
[ Alarm blares ] Visitor alert! Visitor alert!
Lori Saunders' limousine is approaching, Dr. Blight.
What does that bubblehead want?
I've barely started testing her cosmetics.
See you later, Scurvy.
[ Screeching ]
Get these meddlers out of sight, MAL.
Oh! Ah!
I know!
Prepare our guests for the Draize test, MAL.
We'll see what develops.
[ Laughs evilly ] Ahh.
So, those eco-pests got to Lori, huh?
Well, they're not ruining my lab.
Why, Miss Saunders!
How nice!
Dr. Blight!
And my Planeteer pals, too!
What brings you here?
I want to see how you're testing my glow cosmetics.
If you insist. Follow me.
You wait here.
Sorry, Doc. I don't think so.
Well, there are some soft-hearted people
who object to my testing methods,
but I assure you they are all perfectly legal.
These animals are being prepared
for the LD-50 test.
I had no idea. This is awful!
And totally unnecessary.
Haven't you ever heard of in vitro testing?
Too expensive.
But much more humane.
Who asked you? Shall we continue?
Here we're studying the effects
of constant cosmetic use on skin.
I will never wear makeup again!
And this is the Draize test.
We wouldn't want your eye makeup
to damage sensitive eyes, would we?
But that doesn't prove anything!
Rabbits' eyes aren't like human eyes!
Well, if you're going to split "hares..."
[ Laughs evilly ]
You've lost your humanity, Blight.
Ah! At last, some praise!
These are my rabbits. You stole them!
Where is Chester? What have you done with him?!
This is inexcusable! You're fired!
You can't fire me. I quit!
Now I can go on to more important testing,
like my new nerve gas.
And guess what...
You're all going to help me!
Do your thing, MAL!
Do not move, and you will not be harmed.
Repeat... do not move.
I'll get you, Blight!
Mm, doubtful.
MAL, show our new subjects to the prep room.
You'll find some old friends there,
just waiting to keep you company.
[ Chattering ]
Gi: Kwame! Ma-Ti!
[ Gasps ] How could you do this?
It's inhuman!
[ Whimpering ]
There must be wiring
connecting these robotic arms to the computer.
If only we could get to it.
[ Pants, whimpers ]
Chester! You're all right!
[ Chattering ]
Suchi, thank goodness!
Find the wiring and pull the plug!
Warning... animals loose in preparation area.
Assistance required. Code red! Code red!
Maniac monkey...
and mad mutt on the loose!
Good work, guys!
Ah!
Help!
I'm coming unplugged!
Kwame, I think it's time for you-know-who.
Yes! Let out powers combine!
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
Go, Planet!
Well, Planeteers,
looks like Blight's getting a little testy.
Look out!
Huh? Whoa!
How do you like my squeeze play, Captain Planet?
How do you like my disarmament program, MAL?
No noose is good noose.
Ah!
Dr. Blight, help!
Here's something to keep you fresh, Planet!
Pass, Dr. Blight.
I prefer something that smells better.
Is that not Le Scent he's talking about?
Don't try take the credit, dearie.
This special formula has the Blight touch.
Whoa!
Ugh!
Fry him!
I must say, your behavior is shocking!
Aah! Aah!
You're frying me, you fools.
Aah!
Gribblespit! Aooga glrrr.
I've heard of facials,
but this is ridiculous.
[ Gasps ] Ooh!
You haven't seen anything yet.
Whoa!
[ Laughs ]
Blight, your brilliance astounds me.
[ Laughter ]
Help! Get me loose!
No, Doctor. See how it feels to be on the receiving end.
Planeteers, let's go take care of those poor animals.
Right! Let's get 'em out of those cages!
No! Wait! Please! Uh, uh, Suchi!
That's your name, isn't it? Suchi!
You don't want to... Aah! Aah!
I will see that all the animals are safely returned.
Okay. You can take it from here, Planeteers.
Remember, the power is yours!
[ Panting ]
Boy, that stuff's hard to get off.
Whoa! You're just...
Ordinary? That's right, Wheeler.
That's why people use makeup... To look their best.
But I learned an important lesson today.
Looking good is great,
but not at the cost of innocent animals.
Dr. Blight: Leave me alone, you simpering simian!
[ Laughing ] Everyone, come and look!
[ Laughter ] What are you brats laughing at?
No!
And remember, Lori Saunders Cosmetics
are 100% cruelty-free.
You have my guarantee When you use my makeup,
that no animals were used for testing.
Choose well, because if it's not cruelty-free,
the price is too high.
And... cut! That's a wrap!
Yeah! All right!
[ Chattering ]
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
I said I would never again use makeup,
but makeup is okay as long as it is cruelty-free.
You can help by purchasing only cruelty-free makeup
and household products.
How do you know which is which?
Some products say "cruelty-free" right on the label.
There are animal help groups
that will be happy to send you a free list of companies
that do not use animal testing.
Be careful what you buy.
The power is yours!
Wheeler: We'll be right back with more Planeteer action.
Planeteers: We're back! Go, Planet!
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
You know, people who buy illegal birds and animals
don't realize what they go through when they're caught.
Gi: Or how many die in the process.
It is up to people to make sure
the pets they buy are obtained legally.
Only buy birds and animals bred in captivity.
And protect the birds that are meant to fly free.
If there's no market for endangered animals,
smugglers will be out of business for good.
Remember, the power is yours!
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water! Heart!
All: Go, Planet!
By your powers combined, I am Captain Planet!
♪ Captain Planet ♪
♪ He's our hero ♪
♪ Gonna take pollution down to zero ♪
♪ He's our powers magnified ♪
♪ And he's fighting on the planet's side ♪
♪ Captain Planet ♪
♪ He's our hero ♪
♪ Gonna take pollution down to zero ♪
♪ Gonna help him put asunder ♪
♪ Bad guys who like to loot and plunder ♪
You'll pay for this, Captain Planet!
♪ We're the Planeteers, you can be one, too ♪
♪ 'Cause saving our planet is the thing to do ♪
♪ Looting and polluting is not the way ♪
♪ Hear what Captain Planet has to say ♪
The power is yours!
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