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.
♪♪
From Eastern Europe... Linka, with the power of wind.
From Asia... Gi, with the power of water.
♪♪
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!
Stayed tuned, Planeteers. I'll be right back.
Gi: And now back to "Captain Planet".
♪♪
[ Creature growling, howling ]
[ Gasps ]
Aah!
[ Creature snarling ]
Ugh!
Aah!
[ Growls ]
Wheeler: Hey, come on, Linka!
"Mondo Lobo's" a cult classic.
Somehow, Wheeler, I do not think that is what Gaia had in mind
when she told us to learn about wolves.
You know, the werewolf myth is part of the bad rap
wolves have gotten throughout history.
Gaia: But other myths talk about the good side of wolves,
such as their devotion to their young,
which inspired stories of wolves raising abandoned human infants,
like Romulus and Remus, such as in "The Jungle Book."
So why do many people hate wolves?
Because people fear them.
And that fear is partially responsible
for wolves becoming an endangered species.
Yet they help to keep animal herds in balance
with their environment.
[ Wolves growling ]
Unlike human hunters who kill strong animals,
wolves prey on the sick and the weak.
Oh, I cannot look.
Nature isn't always pretty, Linka,
but it maintains a balance.
In winter, the elks' food is scarce.
But because of the wolves,
there will be more food for the healthy elk,
and the herd will get stronger.
I see what you mean, Gaia.
So, what's the problem?
The problem is in Yellowstone Park.
Wolves have been extinct there for years.
A group called Friends of Wolves
has been trying to bring them back,
but unexplained attacks are killing off livestock
on ranches surrounding Yellowstone.
Would wolves attack livestock?
Not usually. They prefer wild prey, like elk,
and they normally kill only what they can eat.
Then we must help the wolves
and find out what is responsible.
Look at that. 15 head of cattle... butchered.
I warned them wolf people not to bring those killers
back to the park.
Now they're already coming onto our land.
You really think wolves did this, Dad?
Use your eyes, girl. Look at those tracks.
But, Dad, the only wolves in Yellowstone are still penned up.
I just saw them.
[ Wolf howling ]
Well, Laura, tell me that ain't a wolf.
Dad! Up there!
[ Growling ]
[ Gunshot ]
[ Beeping ]
How'd he get away? I know I hit him.
[ Beeping ]
Plunder: Hurry up, you mangy bucket of bolts!
I don't want anyone to see you come into my cabin.
[ Beeping ]
Somebody shot Robo-Wolf.
Big deal.
Dr. Blight guarantees bullets won't stop it.
Yeah, but there could be circuit damage.
Maybe we should lay off tonight.
No!
By tomorrow, I want to have the whole county
in a panic over wolves.
Ha ha! Then we get paid a fortune
to take care of a problem that doesn't even exist.
Beautiful! [ Gun cocks ]
Only, what if them nosy eco-twits show up?
I'm counting on it.
Robo-Wolf has a little surprise for them.
[ Laughs ] [ Beeping ]
Kwame: I talked to Renee Daniel from the Friends of Wolves group.
She will show us around.
Renee: I call the pack leader Lobo, and his mate is Lupe.
We'll hold them in this pen
until they get acclimated to the park.
I don't want to be around when you let them out.
They look dangerous.
They're not, really.
In fact, there's a very gentle side to wolves.
Kwame: [ Chuckles ]
They may be predators,
but they certainly love their pups.
Lon: Yeah. I can't wait till them cute little fellas grow up
so their lovin' mama can tech them how to kill my livestock.
Mr. Talbot, I heard about your cattle,
and I'm truly sorry.
But I can assure you, whatever killed them,
it wasn't these wolves.
They haven't been out of their pen.
So you say!
Once you turn them loose in the parks,
sooner or later, they're gonna wander onto my land,
and when they do, I'll be waiting.
Bleak: Okay, Mr. Talbot.
You'll get your chance real soon.
[ Laughs evilly ]
Renee, I apologize for dad,
but with these late snows,
a lot of calves have frozen to death.
This wolf kill was the last straw for him.
I'm not so sure it was a wolf, Laura.
What if we camp out at Laura's ranch tonight
and see if it comes back, whatever it was?
That's a great idea, Ma-Ti.
You'd do that for us?
For you, I... [ Chuckles ] Yes.
All right! See you tonight.
And thank you, Ma-Ti.
I better come with you.
Come on, Ma-Ti. Ma-Ti!
♪♪
Dad, I thought I'd take some chow
over to Ma-Ti and his friends.
Just don't be too long.
[ Snowmobile approaches ]
[ Engine shuts off ]
Howdy, partner.
I'm your new neighbor... Looten Plunder.
I hear tell you got a wolf problem.
Is that a fact?
It so happens I may have the answer to your problem.
Yeah?
My pal here, Bleak, can wipe out every wolf in the county
outside and inside Yellowstone park.
But it'll cost you.
Hold on, mister.
I ain't no friend of the wolves,
but I'm law-abiding.
And what you're talking about is illegal.
Mr. Talbot, I've got to warn you,
once they get wolves into the park,
those bleeding hearts will call them an endangered species.
Yeah! Then the law won't let you touch them.
These wolf people want you to share your land with those killers,
but mark my words, you'll end up losing it to them.
Okay. I'll talk to other ranchers,
see what we can work out.
You do that.
Oh, no. I got to warn Ma-Ti.
[ Engine starts ]
[ Horse neighs ]
Renee: So, in 1872, they established Yellowstone
as our first national park.
Even back then, they knew how special it was.
In some ways they did.
But of all the animals living in Yellowstone,
only one no longer lives here.
It must be wolves, right? How did that happened?
It didn't just happen.
The government paid hunters to kill the wolves.
And they didn't care how.
They even used steel traps.
Linka: Oh, that is so cruel!
Yes. They used everything they could to kill the wolves,
including poison.
Sometimes wolves were set on fire
or literally torn to pieces.
By 1930, they were wiped out.
[ Sighs ] And they call wolves savage.
Maybe we've learned how to respect other forms of life
since then.
I hope so.
Hi!
I, uh, brought some food.
All right, Laura!
Ma-Ti, can we talk... alone?
Um... sure.
But where?
Come with me.
Ma-Ti? With a girl?
[ Door creaks ]
[ Gasps ]
Gol-dang them wolves!
Laura!
Laura?
Laura!
Look at that! They hit Lon's place, too.
Them wolves just made kills on both of our spreads.
Come on! My daughter's out there with them killers on the loose.
Ma-Ti, my dad's involved in something wrong.
But I don't want him in trouble. Will you help me?
I will try, but what is he doing?
Well, these men names Plunder and Bleak came by...
Plunder and Bleak here?
Laura, your father is not the only one in trouble.
Those men are trouble for all of us.
[ Wolf howling ]
Wheeler: Hey! Gi: What was that?
[ Horse neighs ]
Wolves?
I don't think so.
I've heard wolf howls all my life.
And that doesn't sound real.
My horse!
Whoa, girl!
I will try to stop her.
Heart!
She's too frightened.
Come on! We've got to catch her.
[ Beeping ] [ Gasps ]
[ Whirring ]
[ All scream ]
That's not a real wolf!
It's some kind of machine!
Gi: It may be a machine,
but it's looking at us like we're dinner.
[ All scream ]
Ma-Ti: Do not lose heart. The Planeteers will return.
Linka: And now, back to "Captain Planet".
[ Beeping ]
Aah!
Earth!
Linka: Oh, thank goodness! Oh, good!
Kwame, you did it!
[ Wolf growling ]
[ All scream ]
[ Wolf snarls ]
Let's give him a hotfoot!
Fire!
Uh-oh! Major power failure.
[ Beeping ]
Water!
Wind!
There must be pollution around here.
Aah! Aah!
[ Horse neighs ]
[ Gi screaming ]
That was Gi! We must hurry!
♪♪
Oh, no!
Laura: Where is everyone?
Wh-What happened?
Their clothes.
They've been torn to shreds.
No! No! It cannot be!
Ah, but it can!
My plan can work.
I already have every rancher for miles around
convinced that killer wolves are on the loose.
Yeah, wolf lady.
Your little pets are history,
and they're gonna stay that way.
If I had my ring...
It wouldn't help. And I'll even show you why.
Here, boy.
[ Beeping ]
See, these tubes deliver oil to every part of Robo-Wolf.
Unfortunately for you,
Dr. Blight uses the most toxic oil available.
So Robo-Wolf is coated in pollution.
Your rings are useless.
Ma-Ti will find us, and then...
And then we'll call Captain Planet.
[ Chuckles ] I hope so.
I can't wait to see him snatched up in the jaws of adversity.
We will not call him.
And you do not know how to use our rings.
Then I guess you'll have to tell me,
or risk ending end up on my trophy wall
with all the other endangered species.
My friends cannot be dead.
Heart!
Planeteers, can you hear me?
They are alive somewhere,
but my ring power is being blocked.
Laura!
You're all right.
Dad, Ma-Ti's friends are missing.
Bleak: Argos Bleak calling Lon Talbot. Over.
This is Talbot. Over.
I just found a hole in the wolves' pen at Yellowstone.
That's how your wolves got out, but there's still some here.
Over.
Don't let them get away. Over.
Don't listen to them, Dad!
Bleak and Plunder are liars!
Meet us here at the wolf pen,
and we'll wipe out these killers once and for all.
Over.
Be right there. Over.
[ Laughs ] Those suckers fell for it.
You always told me that it was wrong to break the law.
Man: Come on, Lon!
Tracks lead right back to Yellowstone.
Now, you head on home, girl. [ Engine starts ]
Wait for me there, you hear?
I must warn the wolves.
Heart!
Lobo, your pack is in danger.
Fine the hole in the fence
and lead your pack out.
Do you think he'll find the hole in time?
Maybe not by himself,
but a wolf pack works together.
With all of them looking, they have a chance.
[ Wolves sniffing ]
[ Wolf barks ]
They're getting out through that hole.
[ Gunshot ]
[ Wolf howls ]
There they go! After them!
[ Howling ]
Kwame, look!
Something's wrong with Plunder's machine.
[ Electricity crackling ]
I told you we should've checked the circuits.
Ah, forget it. It's served its purpose.
Don't you want to fix it?
Nah. Just junk the thing.
Hold on, now. N-Nice doggie.
How do you shut this thing off?
Here's the manual. You figure it out.
Out of my way, you coward!
Hey! Give us our rings!
Can't this thing go any faster?
Only if you jump off!
[ Wolves howling ]
[ Gunshots ]
We're closing in on them.
Go! Go! Go!
[ Whirring ]
Look out!
Ugh! Ohh!
Ohh!
Plunder, you all right?
You've got to save us. It's coming.
[ Growls ]
Up there! Shoot it!
[ Gunshot ]
[ Howls ]
[ Gunshot ]
Bullets ain't even slowing it down.
What is that thing?
Uh-oh!
It's totaled, Mr. Plunder.
That's too bad... for Talbot.
[ Gunshots ]
Let's get out of here!
Look!
Hey!
So long, neighbor!
What the...
[ Whirring ]
"Robo-Wolf"?
That thing belongs to you, you yellow polecat!
Now do you believe us, dad?
I guess I owe you an apology.
Maybe I was wrong about that wolf lady, too.
We must find her and my friends
before that thing comes back.
But how?
With some of the best trackers in the world.
Heart!
[ Wolves barking ]
Lobo, we must find Renee and my friends.
[ Sniffing ]
[ Howls ]
Come on! Lobo has the scent.
[ Wolves sniffing, yipping ]
Aah!
Ugh!
[ Whirring ]
Listen! Maybe help is coming.
Here, take your stupid rings!
Just get rid of Robo-Wolf. He's right behind us.
[ Growls ]
[ Howls ]
Do something. Hurry!
There's not much we can do without Ma-Ti.
That's it!
Ma-Ti!
Come on! Let's head for high ground.
Let those planet twerps take care of Robo-Wolf.
[ Wolves barking ]
Ma-Ti!
Heart!
Ma-Ti, there is no time to waste.
We must get help.
Let our powers combine!
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Keep your beams focused.
Heart!
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
All: Go, Planet!
[ Whirring ]
Too bad, planet-saps. Wheeler: Let's go!
See you in another life.
[ All gasp ]
[ Grunts ]
Little warm in here, isn't it?
Aah! Oh, no!
Aah! No! No! Aah!
This is the bizarre thing about being a superhero.
You've even got to save the bad guys.
[ Robo-Wolf howls ]
Linka: Watch out!
Aah!
Toxic oil!
I'm getting weaker.
[ Wolves growling ]
Cap is in trouble.
[ Growling ]
We tried to warn you, Cap.
Plunder: Help! Help! Help!
[ Groans ] Got to save them.
We're going to burn.
Aah!
We're gonna get eaten!
Uh, no.
Unfortunately, you're going to get saved.
Ma-Ti: Good work, Cap!
Well, I think that's the last we'll see
of that mechanical monstrosity.
Aah! Look!
[ Whirring ]
[ Electrical crackling ]
The toxic oil is burned away.
Now I can give this machine in wolf's clothing
some obedience lessons.
Play dead!
[ Whirring, crackling continues ]
[ Powers down ]
Good boy!
Hey, you wrecked my robot.
Oh, well. It's still under warranty.
Don't worry, Plunder.
I guarantee this cage will keep you out of trouble
for years to come.
[ Planeteers cheer ]
Go on, Lobo. This is your home now.
I'm still not wild about this idea.
[ Chuckles ] Dad, you don't have to be.
They're wild. That's the whole idea.
And the government will pay you for any losses they cause,
but I don't think you have anything to worry about.
Yeah, well, I guess these wolves can't be any worse
than a no-good varmint like Plunder!
[ Laughter ]
♪♪
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
Wheeler: From spiders to lions,
predators help maintain the balance of nature.
Linka: For example, birds eat insects that damage plants.
Kwame: And coyotes catch mice and other rodents
which can spread disease.
Ma-Ti: But sadly, wolves have been wiped out
in many parts of the world.
Wheeler: But you can help bring back the pack.
Start a letter-writing campaign
to your government representatives...
By combining our powers,
we can help the wolves return to their natural habitats.
The power is yours!
Wheeler: We'll be right back with more Planeteer action.
Planeteers: We're back! Go, Planet!
Today, many people are careless
with things that belong to us all.
Like our oceans, where greedy fishermen
needlessly kill thousands of animals,
including turtles, birds, and dolphins,
along with their catch.
And they are threatening the jobs of those fishermen
who use our oceans properly.
Ma-Ti: The ocean needs our help!
If we don't protect it today, it won't be here tomorrow.
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!
♪♪