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.
[ 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!
Captain Planet: The power is yours!
[ Barking ]
- There! - Movement over here!
Man: Hurry! Hurry!
[ Whimpering ]
[ Trap snaps ]
[ Yelping ]
No!
How can this be happening?
Gaia, we can try and stop the construction.
But how, if it is not illegal?
And there is not enough time to relocate the animals now.
Developers go into habitats
without regard for what already lives there!
Not only do people destroy the animals' homes,
they want to kill them, too!
But what can we do?
This time, I'll handle it!
[ Planeteers clamoring ]
Man, she really blew!
I have never seen Gaia so upset.
I hope she will be all right.
She'll be just peachy.
MAL: Good news, Dr. Dearest.
The pigeon has finally flown the coop, sans the snivelers.
And after all the eco-disasters
I arranged to lure old mud mama off the island,
a few flea-bitten mongrels do the trick.
Now that Gaia's footloose,
what kind of tasty torture
do you have in store for her?
My greatest unnatural invention.
It'll turn eco-queeny into a solid citizen!
[ Wolf whimpering ]
Don't worry, friend.
I'm here to set you free.
[ Whining ]
Give me your paw. I'll help you.
Yeah. But who's gonna help you?
What are you doing here?
Testing my genius.
[ Growls ]
You're not going to hurt her.
Who said anything about hurting Fido?
Ugh!
It's you I've got my sights on, Earth Mama!
[ Grunting ]
Aah! Ugh!
[ Howling ]
Wh-What's happening?
You're finally becoming a mere mortal, girly.
And a powerless one, at that!
Gaia!
- Gaia. - What's wrong?
- Are you okay? - I do not know.
But Gaia is in grave danger.
We must find her.
We are on course for the construction site.
Let's just hope that's where Gaia was heading.
Wheeler: Where else could she be?
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[ Sighs ]
[ Panting ]
[ Gasps ] Trespasser!
Away, you scullion, you rampallian, you fustilarian!
Or I'll tickle you a catastrophe.
I... I'm sorry.
Thou callst me dog before thou hast a cause.
But since I am a dog, beware my fangs.
Woman: Give her a break, Bard.
Can't you see she's new?
Lean, rent, and beggared by the strumpet wind.
Oh, don't mind him. He thinks he's Shakespeare.
[ Chuckles ]
Thanks for helping.
Name's Marge. You'd better stick close.
It's not exactly safe around here.
Wh-Where am I?
You got Alzheimer's or something?
You know who you are, don't you?
I... I think so.
I... I mean, yes.
I'm Gaia, the spirit of the Earth.
Oh. She'll fit right in.
I've got to get home.
Where's home, honey? Hope Island.
If I don't get back,
the whole planet is in jeopardy.
Yeah, being homeless makes you feel
like your world is crumbling.
I... I guess it sounds crazy.
But I don't think I'm crazy.
Ma-Ti: I have tried all day to contact her.
I start to get an image.
It is Gaia. But it is not Gaia.
I think there may be something wrong with my ring.
Linka: What do you mean, Ma-Ti?
My power seems weak.
I saw a strange place made of paper houses.
We're not even sure Gaia's been here.
I'd say she has. Check this out!
That looks like Gaia's scarf.
But how can it be solid?
Kwame: I do not know.
But at least we are on the right track.
Dr. Blight: Yeah. But you're about to be derailed.
MAL: A charming concept.
But why bother?
If Little Miss Earthworm
isn't back to Hope Island by dawn tomorrow,
she remains mortal,
which means Captain In-A-Pickle
and the Planet-twerps are out of my hair forever!
Ooh, I like it.
So blast 'em, MAL, baby!
Blast 'em!
With pleasure, Doctor.
But... No buts! Just blasts!
Okay. You're the doctor.
MAL! How could you miss?
I tried to tell you. We're out or range!
What is Dr. Blight doing here?
It must have something to do with Gaia!
One thing is certain.
She means business!
Dr. Blight: Bull's-eye! Ha!
That ought to take the charge out of the Geo-Cruiser!
- We have lost battery power! - We're gonna crash!
Not if we can let our powers combine!
Earth!
Fire!
- Wind! - Water!
Heart!
By your powers combined, I am...
not well.
Linka: Captain Planet, what is wrong?
[ Grunting ]
Must... land.
Dr. Blight: Let's finish them off!
This time, I'll take him out myself!
And of the line, Planet!
Dr. Blight: Ready? Aim...
Warning! Low fuel!
Time to turn back!
I'm in charge here! And I want to waste Wonder Weeny!
Sorry, Doctor, but this craft is a real gas-guzzler,
just the way you like it.
But he was mine!
[ Captain Planet grunting ]
Got to clear the water.
Brace yourselves!
- Oh, no! - Captain!
Are you okay, Cap?
My strength is gone.
I feel like I was run over.
You were!
[ Groans ]
Ugh.
I'd better return to the Earth.
The power is yours!
What's up?
My ring seems to have lost its power!
Da! Mine, too!
I don't get it.
Perhaps the power is still yours, Cap.
Uh, I seem to be stuck.
- Now what? - We find Gaia.
Not in this.
The solar cells are drained.
Electricity from that light can recharge our batteries
while we look for her.
[ Siren wailing distantly ]
Ma-Ti, you said something about a paper town.
What could that mean?
Who'd build a house out of paper?
In many Asian countries,
walls are made out of rice paper.
Could it have something to do with Chinatown?
It's a mighty long shot.
It's the only shot we've got.
Dr. Blight better not have done anything to Gaia.
Easy, Ma-Ti.
In my heart, I feel Gaia's not far away.
[ Shivers ]
- What are you doing? - Shopping for dinner.
We can collect these for cash.
It always pays to recycle.
Marge, how did you end up down here?
Well, honey, I used to be up there.
Except it wasn't as fancy back then.
It was low-cost housing.
Then they knocked it down for luxury condos.
Well, honey, it meant the street
for a whole bunch of us.
But surely there's somewhere else you could go.
At least a homeless shelter.
Oh, there's just not enough space or money
to take care of us all.
Here. It's almost as tasty as dog food.
W-Wait. I have a better idea.
Why don't we just go to the beach
and catch fish for dinner?
Are you kidding?
The water down here's a sewer.
Get out of there, you animals, or I'll call the police!
Let's go.
I know where we can get a decent meal.
You see? Nature provides plenty to eat.
- Yeah, but... - Hey! What are you doing?
This is private property! Get out of here!
I don't understand.
The fruit will just rot on the ground.
Marge: And as far as he's concerned,
we can just rot on the street.
Not exactly the latest fashion.
One of the drawbacks to shopping in a dumpster.
Well, Chinatown was a wash rag.
That's wash out.
A paper house!
What did you say, Wheeler?
Wheeler: Paper houses.
Those people are in paper houses!
Gaia, homeless?
If we don't find her soon and stop Blight,
we'll all be homeless.
Oh, Dr. Blight-and-Beautiful!
We have a situation developing.
What is it, MAL?
Can't you see I'm creating?
Sorry to disturb your genius.
However, Captain Powerless
and the Puny-teers are hot on Gaia's trail.
Don't fry your motherboard, MAL.
Even if they find Empress Earth,
I'm not about to let her get to Dope Island.
Just keep a sensor peeled.
I'll do my best.
Captain Planet: Well, it may sound crazy,
but you might say she's the spirit of the Earth.
Oh, that's a new one.
Now, we have two Red Barons and a Will Shakespeare.
But no spirit of the Earth as yet.
- Sorry. - Hark!
From yonder window,
I have cast my eyes upon the damsel ye seek!
She frolics with the merry maiden Marge over on the via
they call 5th!
What's with him? That's the Bard,
Shakespeare himself, or so he thinks.
Oh, great.
- Should we try 5th Street? - It is a place to start.
- Thank you! - Bye, Mr. Shakespeare.
Beware, me doth think ye looketh
a wee bit blue, boy.
Why, thank you, Will.
My color must be coming back.
Marge: I lose more homes this way.
Come on, gal. We're movin'.
No time! Come on!
- Hey, there. - What do we got here?
Trouble! Let's go!
Wh-What do you want?
We're sick of trash like you on our streets.
So we're gettin' rid of ya!
- Run! - Let her go!
What kind of cowards attack helpless people?
Who are you callin' cowards?
[ Laughs ] Let's teach this hag a lesson.
Let's go!
This may have been the place.
Look!
It is Gaia's shoe!
We're close!
- Where are they? - Right here.
You're gonna get it now! Oh!
Back off, losers!
Come on! Let's book!
- Oh, Gaia. - Gaia. Gaia!
Oh, family reunion, sort of.
There's no time for explanations.
I've got to get back to Hope Island by sunrise.
Or there'll be a blight on the Earth.
What about the demented doctor?
She's not gonna just roll over.
First, let's get back to the Geo-Cruiser.
[ Clears throat ] Shall we?
Hey, my calendar's clear.
Do we have enough juice?
Kwame: All set. It should get us back to Hope Island.
But how will we get past Dr. Blight?
First, we work the bugs out of the Geo-Cruiser.
MAL: Uh-oh. The troops found their den mother.
And she's onto us.
Don't worry, MAL.
The welcoming committee will be waiting.
Warning! Warning!
Bio-brats at 6 o'clock!
Those twits didn't really think
they could sneak in under my radar.
[ All shouting ]
If we don't get Gaia back to Hope Island,
we'll never get our powers back.
Then I sure hope the plan works.
Time to lighten the load and get more speed!
Easy with this one!
Dr. Blight: Ha! They think by dumping a few things,
they can outrun me?
Eh! Wrong!
Everyone out. Women and Planeteers first.
Dr. Blight: Now, listen up, Planet-pains!
You haven't got a hope in Hope Island
of reaching that shore!
I really am incredible.
Two enviro-menaces in one fell swoop!
- Time to throw in the towel. - It does not look good.
Look, Doctor! They're surrendering!
Good! That'll make 'em easier to hit!
Look! The sun is coming up!
Now, our last whack, Mr. Zero-Hero!
Shocking news, Planeteers.
I'm back!
[ Gasps ]
Aah!
This can't be happening! I beat you!
In your dreams.
But the sun's up and Gaia is still in the raft!
Wrong again!
Oh, I hate these eco-freaks!
MAL, do something!
[ Electricity crackling ]
Be... Ne... Any suggestions, Doctor?
It's good to be home.
- Gaia. - Thank goodness.
You don't know how lucky you are
until you lose everything.
Hey! What about me?
She means "us!"
Have I got a deal for you!
For once, that sound isn't making me cringe.
It's hard to believe someone's actually
building affordable housing for us.
It was amazing how Captain Planet
convinced Dr. Blight
to donate funds to help the homeless.
Rafts are expensive.
[ Barking ]
Be patient, my friends.
It won't be long before you're in your new home, too.
Go, Planet!
Unfortunately, there are many
homeless people in our world today.
It's up to all of us to lend a helping hand.
You can donate blankets and clothes
to homeless shelters.
Canned foods, too.
And toys, because many of the homeless are children.
You can even ask your teacher to organize a class trip
to help clean up or paint a local shelter.
The power is yours!
Go, Planet!
Rhinos may not be the cutest animals in the world,
but they are part of nature's rich diversity.
To kill an endangered animal just for its horn or skin
is not only wrong, but illegal.
Unfortunately, some places in the world
are not enforcing the law.
And rhinos continue to be hunted toward extinction.
So please, do not buy rhino
or any other endangered animal products.
Remember...
Together: 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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