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!
♪♪
This is incredible.
What is, Kwame? This article.
It is about how sheep are going blind in Chile.
I know why, aliens.
Aliens? Give it up, Ma-Ti.
No, really. Listen.
"Cattle found mysteriously mangled in Ozarks."
It says there were big burn marks
where the spaceship landed.
You can't believe what you read in this rag.
But it does say, "Elvis was spotted
at a Shop 'n Save in Cleveland."
[ Laughter ]
Well, you can laugh.
But I think aliens are out there.
Remember "E.T."? Oh, yeah.
They're out there, watching,
waiting, plotting their next move.
Oh, we're out here, all right, Wheeler.
But not all of us are aliens.
Your article is right, Kwame.
But the problem is not just in Chile.
Really? The same things are happening
in other parts of the world.
Chile is just one of the hardest hit.
I was hoping you could investigate.
We are on it, Gaia.
Good luck, Planeteers.
I think the Space Administration Center
is a good place to start investigating.
I'm not so sure.
With them, UFOs and aliens are one big cover-up.
Then perhaps we should check out Chile for clues.
Let's get started.
[ Sheep bleating ]
I'm telling you, there are actually UFO landing strips.
You can see them from the air.
South America is very popular with aliens.
It is worse than I imagined.
More of my herd goes blind every day.
And no one can tell me why.
[ Plaintive bleating ]
Some even died because they can not find their food.
Check this out.
It looks like some kind of rash or burn.
Cataracts too.
I wonder if the problem could be related to the sun.
More like Mars and Martians.
The sheep in my barn are the only ones who are not sick.
Why is this happening?
I'm sorry. We do not know yet.
But you have the Planeteers pledge that we will find out.
Hopefully, Linka and Gi have learned something.
Any luck? Ugh.
Global warming trends, airborne contaminant paths,
declining vegetation patterns.
All very depressing,
but nothing seems to tie together.
I found several reports of cattle blindness.
One of them was written by our friend,
Sam Corroboree, in Australia.
Hmm.
Australia, Chile and blinded livestock?
Maybe if we ask the computer to cross-reference them,
we'll turn up something. Maybe.
Gi: Okay. Let's go over this again.
All occurrences so far are in the Southern Hemisphere.
Australia, South America...
Then we have cataracts, skin cancer.
Do not forget alien abductions.
[ Chuckles ] Ma-Ti.
Gi: Ma-Ti, this doesn't point to aliens.
It points to ozone.
Oh, I've heard of that show,
"The Twilight O-Zone." You see?
The ozone hole is largely over Chile and Australia.
I have contacted Sam in Australia.
He is interested in doing a follow-up story
and wants to meet us in the outback.
Linka: Why did Sam want to meet us here?
Kwame: I do not know.
But he said to bring all our research.
Sam. Good day, mates.
Welcome to Australia.
What is this place?
Oh, this here's a special research facility.
They're studyin' the ozone hole and its effects.
What's with the suitcase?
Slop, slap, slip for all of ya.
[ Laughing ] What?
What are you talking about?
It's a new Aussie tradition.
Everyone who goes outside's got to slop on sunblock,
slap on a hat and slip on a pair of sunglasses.
It's mandatory for all schoolkids.
Doesn't sound like much fun.
It's not, mate.
But it's better than gettin' skin cancer.
Thanks for seein' us, Dr. Roddenberry.
Always happy to oblige the press, Sam.
This place is right out of one of your science-fiction movies.
Gi: What's happened to these animals?
You might say they are, uh, the species of the future.
They are mutated.
We prefer to call them "evolved."
What in the w...
[ Lowing, growling ]
Oh, strange.
Now what, Ma-Ti?
I do not want to talk about it, okay?
Dr. Roddenberry, how did these animals get like this?
Roddenberry: Well, it may seem strange at first.
But they're actually improved.
They don't look improved.
They're better suited to exist under the increased radiation
caused by the ozone hole.
We're helping nature to find ways to adapt to live
without ozone protection.
Well, what about helping nature
by finding ways to replace the things
we do that cause ozone depletion?
Not practical, that would require
the cooperation of nations all around the world.
Besides, it's less marketable.
Adaptation is where the money is these days.
Here's a sim tank approximating how Earth's
atmosphere will be after the Earth's ozone layer
is destroyed.
We anticipate great progress now
that we've discovered the most incredible specimen.
Now you will see. They are doing experiments
on an alien they captured at a UFO crash site.
You're beginning to alienate me, Ma-Ti.
Then what is that? Whoa.
Maybe Ma-Ti's right.
Duke Nukem?! Planet brats?!
Ah!
It's... it's okay.
Now, just settle down.
Water.
I thought you would handle my little legal problem.
Uh, relax, Mr. Nukem.
You're perfectly safe.
The, uh, Planeteers are here for research purposes only.
Lucky for them.
I've got your favorites, Mr. Nukem, sir,
battery-fluid shake, toxic sludge,
and a radioactive malt.
How can he drink that stuff?
It'd kill a cow.
Anyone want a slug?
Ah, well wrap me in lead and call me a glowworm.
I'm partying with the Planet Patrol.
I cannot believe this monster
is part of a legitimate research project.
We're quite aware of Mr. Nukem's, uh, misdealings.
But his value to research certainly
outweighs his past minor indiscretions.
Minor indiscretions?
They're popping me a pretty penny too.
Cheers!
Thanks to Mr. Nukem,
our research will help the world adapt
to the increased radiation
as pollution destroys the ozone layer.
Just think, someday kids everywhere'll be working for me,
Duke Nukem and the Nuketeers.
[ Laughs ]
Bozhe moi!
Doctor, we must alert people to what is causing the hole
so that we can stop it from growing!
Not just mutate life.
At least look at the documentation.
Very well. I'll speak with the others.
More X-rays, Mr. Nukem?
Get lost. I'm busy.
What could possibly be more interesting than me?
Well, the evidence is compelling.
Perhaps, in addition to our current work,
we can also research ways to protect the ozone layer.
Excuse me.
Did I hear something about protecting the ozone layer?
Why? Who needs it?
Uh, r... relax, Mr. Nukem.
Now, you'll still have a job.
You don't get it, Doc.
If people learn how important the ozone layer is,
they might actually stop destroying it
and spoil my shot at a glowing new world.
We can't let that happen, can we?
A few years and a lot less ozone
will cook up a lovely planet fricassee.
But until then, deep-fried Planeteers'll
make an excellent appetizer.
[ Duke Nukem laughing ]
[ All groaning ]
[ Screaming ]
Get this offa me!
Everybody out!
[ Struggling ]
Come on! Let's go!
Come on. Through here.
Hurry!
Let our powers combine. Earth.
Fire.
Wind.
Water.
Heart.
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
Go, Planet!
Argh!
Taking care of you will be a lead-pipe cinch.
Linka: I'm glad that is over.
Gi: Yeah.
[ Gasps ] Something's wrong.
Ah, the sun sure is hot today.
Ugh!
Try a double dose.
Ah, can't you just feel those harmful.
UV rays searing your skin,
frying your eyes?
Ain't it grand?
[ Laughing ]
I do believe you're on my turf, Captain Kaput.
[ Groaning ]
Captain Planet!
[ Gasping ]
Must, uh, recharge.
The power is yours!
Actually, it's mine.
Come on. Let's get out of here.
Come on.
Head for the Rover.
Come on. We gotta go. Let's get outta here.
Come on.
Come in. Charlie, Tango, Five.
Charlie, Tango, Five.
Emergency, Ozone Research Facility.
Need coverage.
Who's he callin'?
Hope they're having fun, rah, 'cause I'm havin' a blast.
[ Screaming ]
Give it up, eco-geeks.
The nearest town is miles away.
Swell.
Either we get roasted by Mr. Meltdown,
or we risk getting toasted in the outback.
Don't sweat it, mates.
All we got to worry about is snakes, razorbacks,
dust storms and the sun.
Ah, thanks for easin' our minds.
Actually, it's not so bad.
My people have weathered the outback
for thousands of years.
You just gotta cooperate with nature.
[ Screaming ]
Tell me, are razorbacks really dangerous?
Only when you startle 'em.
Why? Um...
Because I think we startled them.
Right. Trapped between a knife and a nuke.
I can handle that.
Heart.
Oh, Planeteers?
Ready or not, here I come.
But I cannot handle that.
I will try. Wind.
Nukem: Now what?
[ Coughing ]
Whoa!
I was just giving nature a hand.
Ow! Hey, whoa!
You eco-chums really blew it this time.
Over here, clumsy.
Got ya.
Ah!
Uh-oh.
Oh!
It worked.
Nice shootin', mate!
[ Groaning ]
I know how to bring those punks outta hiding.
If we're gonna stay out here, we'll need more sunblock.
Or we've gotta find cover.
Yeah. I'm cooked.
I wish Nukem would make his move.
Hurry it up.
Coming, Mr. Nukem.
Oh, Planeteers?
It's gonna be a hot time in the outback tonight.
Now, you CF-see.
Now, you don't.
He's releasing huge amounts of CFCs.
What about the fires?
The scientists are still inside.
Wait'll you see this big baby blow.
[ Laughing ]
We can't just sit here. Come on.
Hurry, Sam!
Water.
Earth.
I wouldn't do that if I were you.
Gi!
I knew you geo-goodies
couldn't resist saving the day.
Now into the building, or the squirt here
gets a permanent sunburn.
Well, how 'bout that? My call got through.
Who'd you call? The Air Force?
The Army?
Worse, the press corps.
All right. Way to go, Sam.
You created quite a news event, mate.
We are in the outback,
reporting live from the Ozone Research Facility.
Sam: I've been trying to get the media interested
in this place for months.
Man: The facility seems to be under siege
by some kind of... What is that thing?
I'll give 'em something to report.
Come on, lead-head.
We're gonna blow this joint into a million pieces.
Do we have to, boss?
Are you okay?
Yeah. The sun's going down.
And Nukem hasn't had a chance to rejuice.
Maybe we could try Cap again.
Let our powers combine.
Earth.
Fire.
Wind.
Water.
Heart.
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
I never get burned twice.
It's slop, slap, slip for me.
Slop...
Slap...
And slip.
Captain Planet is about to confront
that horrible-looking orange creature.
Call it a day, Nukem.
Not until I've put your lights out, Planet.
Well, then it's slop, slip, slap for you too.
First, some slop...
Whoa!
Make you slip.
Ah! No!
And now for the big slap.
It's amazing.
Captain Planet has subdued the terrorists.
Nukem's gonna spend the rest of his half-life in prison.
The power is yours!
Dr. Roddenberry.
Tell us about your research.
What is the condition of the ozone hole?
Roddenberry: But we can not stress enough
the importance of protecting ozone
and other natural atmospheric gases
from CFCs, smog,
and industrial pollution starting right now.
Good work, Planeteers.
Linka: Thanks, Gaia.
Yeah.
You solved the puzzle and brought attention
to a critical situation.
See you back at Hope Island.
All right. See ya later.
Ma-Ti, my man, now maybe you'll come down to Earth
and forget about all that alien junk.
What was that?
Nah.
Go, Planet!
Each of us can do things to help stop
the depletion of Earth's protective atmosphere.
Like using solar-powered lights outside instead of electric.
Or replacing regular lightbulbs
with low-energy compact fluorescents.
Opening a window instead of using air-conditioning.
And dispose of Freon in your air conditioner
and refrigerator,
even in car air conditioners, properly.
So do your part.
Reduce, reuse, recycle.
The power is yours.
Go, Planet!
We live in a disposable society.
But our resources are not endless.
So we have to conserve them.
We must recycle.
But many things can be reused before they are recycled.
Kwame: Paper lunch bags, for example.
Gi: And plastic grocery bags too.
You can build lotsa cool things out of wood scraps
and other discarded materials.
Like birdhouses or doghouses.
Use your imagination to reuse things around the house.
Remember, the power is yours.
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'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!