Finding Nemo, an animated film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures, premiered in theaters.
Finding Nemo received the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 76th Academy Awards, recognizing its achievements in animation and storytelling.
Finding Nemo was released on DVD, allowing audiences to own and watch the film at home.
Nemo, the clownfish, is born to Marlin and Coral in the Great Barrier Reef.
An attack by a predator results in the death of Coral and injury to Nemo's right fin, making Marlin extremely protective.
Nemo starts school and meets other fish; Marlin is very protective.
While disobeying Marlin's warning, Nemo is captured by a diver and taken away from the reef.
Marlin sets out on an adventurous quest across the ocean to rescue Nemo.
Marlin encounters Dory, a regal blue tang with short-term memory loss, who offers to help him find Nemo.
The duo almost get stung but escape the swarm of jellyfish.
They meet with friendly sharks who encourage them to think positively.
Nemo befriends other fish in the dentist's tank and devises an escape plan.
Gill tries to escape but ends up putting himself in danger, motivating Nemo further.
With the help of sea turtles, they use the current to move quickly towards Sydney.
An encounter with a scary anglerfish threatens their journey but they survive.
The dentist announces he will move and take the tank fish to Sydney Harbour, increasing urgency.
Nemo uses the filter hose to escape the tank and enters the building's water system.
They arrive at Sydney Harbour and search for the dentist's office.
Marlin and Dory find Nemo and help him escape back to the ocean.
Marlin and Nemo reunite happily in the reef, with Marlin less overprotective.
