Pokémon: The Movie 2000 was released in Japanese theaters, marking the second Pokémon movie and continuing the success of the Pokémon franchise in Japan.
Pokémon: The Movie 2000 was released in theaters across North America, bringing the Pokémon franchise to a wider international audience and expanding its global popularity.
The movie was released on home video formats, allowing fans to own and watch the film at their convenience and further solidify the Pokémon brand's presence in home entertainment.
The official soundtrack of Pokémon: The Movie 2000 was released, featuring music from the film that contributed to the movie's atmosphere and appeal.
The ancient legend is told that the Legendary Birds, Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, maintain the balance of nature and the world.
The Sacred Ashes, which hold the power to awaken Lugia and maintain balance, are preserved at Shamouti Island.
A mysterious figure (later revealed as Lawrence III) steals the Sacred Ashes from Shamouti Island, disrupting the balance.
The theft triggers an imbalance; the Legendary Birds fight and rage across the world, causing natural disasters.
Ash, Misty, and Brock head to Shamouti Island to investigate and locate Lugia and the stolen ashes.
Ash meets Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres; the legendary birds are in conflict due to the imbalance.
Lawrence III seeks to control the Legendary Birds for his own gain, exacerbating the globe's turmoil.
Ash stands against Lawrence III, trying to restore balance and stop further destruction.
Lugia emerges and calms the Legendary Birds, helping to bring peace and calm the natural disasters.
Ash returns the Sacred Ashes to Shamouti Island, completing the restoration of harmony to the world.
With balance restored, natural disasters cease, and nature returns to normal.
