: Distributed by Warner Bros. , the English version featured a soundtrack with artists like Donna Summer and Weird Al Yankovic.

: The film premiered in Japan on July 17, 1999, and later in North America on July 21, 2000.

: Ash is chosen as the "Chosen One" during a local festival and must retrieve three elemental glass orbs from Fire, Ice, and Lightning islands.

The story follows Ash Ketchum, Misty, and Brock as they travel to Shamouti Island in the Orange Archipelago.

: In theaters, the movie was preceded by a Pikachu short titled Pikachu's Rescue Adventure .

: The imbalance caused by the birds' capture triggers worldwide weather catastrophes, leaving Ash and Lugia to restore peace. Key Characters

: A rogue Pokémon collector named Lawrence III attempts to capture the three legendary birds— Moltres (Lavados), Zapdos (Sandpan), and Articuno (Freezer)—to draw out the guardian of the sea, Lugia .