Captain Planet: Our world is in peril.
Gaia, the spirit of 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!
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!
The power is yours!
[ Buoy bell ringing ]
Hey! What's happening down there?
Ah!
Kwame: Wheeler, Ma-Ti and I are back.
Hey, what's the big idea?
That was the best part!
Come on, Wheeler.
No self-respecting Planeteer
would take a film like this seriously.
Sharks are vital to the marine ecosystem.
They are not Godzilla monsters of the deep.
Oh, yeah? Check out those jaws!
Well, it is Wheeler's vacation.
He can waste his time any way he likes.
Yeah.
So did you guys have fun?
We helped plant 5,000 trees in India.
Wow. Sounds like a blast.
What about Gi?
Has she left for the dolphin research facility yet?
Yeah, this morning. I still can't believe
she'd wanna spend her whole vacation
with a buncha smelly fish.
Dolphins are mammals, not fish.
Call 'em what you want. They're still all wet.
Whoa, look at him go!
[ Dolphin clicking ]
Dr. Russell, I'm afraid our benefactor
lost two more dolphins.
That makes three missing so far, not to mention the injured.
This is unacceptable.
Does he think it's easy to train dolphins?
What's going on over there, Preston?
I'm not certain. But...
Man: Dr. Russell, your guest has arrived.
Ugh, just what we need,
some idealistic kid snooping around.
Her parents helped launch my research career.
I couldn't very well refuse her request to visit.
[ Whistling ]
Just make sure she doesn't stick her nose
where it doesn't belong.
Bravo! Encore!
You must be Gi.
Yes. You startled me.
My name is Preston.
I'm Dr. Russell's assistant.
I'm so excited to be able
to see Dr. Russell's work firsthand!
Why is this dolphin in captivity?
And what are those little discs?
The electrodes are used to reinforce behaviors.
We're studying dolphins' abilities to solve problems.
Wouldn't it be better to observe them in the wild?
Dr. Russell is quite sure of her methods.
Hey!
I already showered this morning,
thank you very much!
What's her name? She's such an exhibitionist,
we call her Madonna.
[ Chuckles ]
She reminds me of a good friend I had when I was a kid.
Dr. Russell is detained.
She's instructed me to give you a tour of the facility.
This really is an incredible...
First, I'll show you the training tank.
[ Clicking ]
I've never seen anything like it.
This facility must have cost a fortune!
Yes, well, watch the pool.
Hmm. Madonna seems scared.
Each dolphin reacts differently to the training.
What are you doing?
You're hurting her!
Stop it!
You don't approve of my techniques?
Oh, hello, Dr. Russell.
I just thought... that is...
Sometimes, Gi, you have to make hard choices.
In the name of science, of course.
Anyway, if you're interested,
I'll show you what some of this equipment is used for.
Uh, yes, please.
Dolphins' brain size relative
to body weight is comparable to humans.
They're highly intelligent mammals.
Here is the section of Madonna's brain
that controls her sonar.
Like bats, dolphins maneuver by bouncing sound waves.
And here is the portion
that is active during dolphin speech.
The sounds come from their spiracles, or blowholes.
This is wonderful.
And now, I'll give Madonna some electronic commands.
While we're studying the dolphins,
we're also training them to do useful salvage work.
You may not like my methods.
But I assure you, they work.
Now, if you'll excuse me,
I have more important things to do.
But I, uh... I'll show you your quarters.
[ Clicking ]
Good morning!
Sorry, Madonna.
It's just that you bring back some painful memories.
[ Giggling ]
What have they done to you?
Oh, Tisa!
[ Madonna clicking ]
You just won't quit 'til I join you, huh?
Whoa!
[ Laughing ] All right. You win.
I've forgotten how much fun that is.
Thanks.
What on Earth?
Looks like you've been burned!
You're right, Dr. Russell.
I don't approve of your methods!
They're returning three more sick dolphins
from the other facility.
They say they need at least two replacements immediately.
I am not going to. Dr. Russell!
What happened to Madonna?
We don't want her around stirring up trouble.
Don't worry. I'll take care of her.
Come along, Gi. We'll talk about this inside.
Preston, as soon as they're in,
release the dolphins into the holding tank.
What's that Planet pain doin' here?
Ouch!
Hey, look out!
Why is she here?
Dr. Russell?
No! The little eco-geek!
Gi?
She's a guest of the doctor's.
Hmm.
But how could something like this happen?
You've got a lot to learn about the real world.
But... Look, if you're so interested
in helping the dolphins,
you can start by checking out the new arrivals.
Preston just called.
The dolphins are in the tunnel.
Get in the pool and open the chute to let them in.
I've got to take care of something in my office.
Okay, gang. Come on in.
[ Gasps ]
[ Screams ]
Thanks. Preston?
How did that shark get into the tunnel?
I let the dolphins in myself!
There are a lot of strange things
going on around here.
And I'm ready for some answers.
Why would Dr. Russell want me out of the way?
Dr. Russell couldn't have done this.
But I have an idea who did.
Good! While you fill me in, let's take a look at Madonna.
And you can explain the chemical burns, too.
Uh, Madonna's gone.
Gone? Where?
Madonna was being reconditioned.
She's been sent back to the other facility.
What kind of facility?
I don't know much about it.
It's underwater.
Dr. Russell's benefactor
is using the dolphins for salvage work.
We've got to go there!
Who knows what they're doing to poor Madonna!
Hmm.
Rigger: That's right, boss.
I turned one of the eco-brats into shark chow!
Yep, yep, shark chow! [ Snickering ]
This is no laughing matter, Rigger!
If the Planet punks are snooping
around Dr. Russell's facility,
we better speed things up.
[ Dolphins clicking ]
Come on, you freeloading flounders!
Break time's over!
Don't try pulling anything fishy with me.
[ Electric crackling ]
I'm sure glad we're usin' these overgrown guppies
to unload that old Nazi ship!
Better them than me, eh, boss?
I don't know about that.
You're just lucky the area's too toxic
for human divers.
And nobody cares what happens to a buncha stupid fish.
[ Chortling ]
I'm gonna clean up in the chemical warfare market,
selling this salvage to the highest bidder.
[ Dolphins clicking, whistling ]
All right!
Another load means money in the piggy bank!
[ Chortling ]
Looks like Flipper and friends are takin' 5, boss.
They want 5?
I'll give 'em 5.
[ Crackling, dolphin clicking ]
Nothing I hate more than a feisty fish!
Guess the other two sea slaves
will just have to work overtime.
Here's the marker for their site.
Let's go!
[ Buoy clanging ]
Look, boss! Look!
Hey, what're they doin' here?
I thought you took care of that Planet pain!
I did! I did!
Oof!
Well, do it right this time!
Or you'll be shark bait!
Yuck.
It looks like there's some kind of pollution down here.
You're right. It's burning my skin.
Look, those dolphins are working right in it!
That explains the lesions... They're chemical burns.
We'd better surface and get help!
Ah!
Well, look what I've hooked!
[ Laughs ]
Linka: We have company!
A dolphin!
They are said to be good luck.
I am afraid we may need it.
Dr. Russell says there is still no sign
of her assistant or Gi.
Hmm. It is not like Gi to take off
without letting us know how to reach her.
How can you be so cruel to those dolphins?
Easy!
Besides, it's not like
I'm turning them into tuna fish!
You've sunk to a sleazy new low, even for you, Greedly!
Well, as soon as I empty that Nazi ship,
I'll flood this facility so you can reach new depths, too.
[ Chortling ]
That dolphin was sent to the other facility.
She must have escaped.
I have a strong feeling
that's where Gi and Preston may have gone.
Well, if you tell us the coordinates,
we will check it out.
I... I don't know the coordinates.
Preston is the only one who's been there.
Well, that is, Preston and the dolphins, of course.
Yeah, right.
Like, why don't we ask Charlie the Tuna
to take us there? [ Laughs ]
That is not a bad idea, Wheeler.
It's not? She may your only hope.
Hurry up, Rigger!
That's the last of them, boss!
Good! I'm outta here!
Uh-oh, boss. More eco-ick.
Imagine that!
Planeteers to the rescue!
Go ahead and gloat!
Or should I say bloat...
Since you'll be suckin' salt water
before they get to you?
Bon voyage, suckers!
Yeah, suckers! [ Laughs ]
Ow!
Wait for me!
[ Whistling ]
Madonna! Get out!
Linka: Bozhe moi! Was that Greedly?
Let's bag that lowlife ham hock and free Gi!
Heart! Gi is not with Greedly.
She's in there, in big trouble!
Linka: Gi!
I hope your friends work fast.
Or that we can hold our breath for a long time!
Kwame: It is no use!
This material is too strong!
Yeah, and my Fire power shoots blanks underwater!
What are we gonna do?
We made it.
I... I wouldn't have believed it if I didn't see it.
But the dome's still filling up!
They are in deep water.
We must let our powers combine.
Earth! Fire!
Wind!
- Water! - Heart!
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
Time to get my feet wet!
Going up!
I don't wanna burst Greedly's bubble,
but...
Looks like the pesky porker's plan
is going down the drain.
All right!
Now, if you'll excuse me,
I've got bigger fish to fry.
All: Go, Planet!
Rigger: That Planet puck really got
in over her head this time, eh, boss?
Yeah, it just warms my chops.
I don't wanna make waves,
but...
Now for a little Greedly under glass!
Greedly: Do something!
Like what?
Ah!
I'll just leave the catch of the day under wraps
until the clean-up crew arrives.
I can't believe I allowed myself
to be taken in by that horrible man.
You're not the first person Hoggish Greedly has conned.
But as a scientist, I was trained to be objective.
I guess I let money cloud my judgment.
But from now on, I will put the dolphins first.
I'm sorry.
I had you read all wrong.
Well, the good news is the dolphins are safe.
And we're starting over again.
This time, we'll do it right.
[ Clicking ]
Once the dolphins' burns have healed,
I'll set them all free
and continue to study them in the wild.
If you'll excuse me, I have to say good-bye
to a very special friend.
Thank you, Madonna, for everything.
I still can't believe a dumb fish saved the day.
Hey!
She seems pretty smart to me.
Go, Planet!
Linka: Every day, nearly a million pounds of
plastic trash is carelessly thrown into
our oceans and rivers.
Thousands of animals die as a result.
Gi: Many choke on plastic bags they mistake for food,
or drown entangled in 6-pack rings.
Ma-Ti: But you can help save animals' lives!
Get your friends and clean up a beach
or a lake near your home!
If each of us does a little bit, we can get a lot done.
All: The power is yours!
Go, Planet!
As people take up more land for their own use,
less is left for plants and animals.
Every day, over 100 species become extinct.
You can help stop this loss.
Don't buy exotic animals taken from the wild!
That way, poaches will have no reason to capture them.
And urge your parents and friends to support laws,
like the U.S. Endangered Species Act,
that protect our natural treasures.
All: The power is yours!
[ Yipping ]
Earth!
Fire!
- Wind! - Water!
Heart!
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 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!