The movie Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life was first released in theaters in Japan.
The movie was later released for audiences in the United States.
Arceus creates the Jewel of Life to save the land after a conflict with the ancient hero Damos.
The ancient hero Damos battles Arceus over a betrayal involving the Jewel of Life, leading to lasting damage to the land.
Arceus loses the Jewel of Life during the conflict and the land begins to wither.
Damos uses the Jewel of Life to restore life to his people and the land, but fails to return it to Arceus.
As a peace offering, Damos' tribe builds statues and sanctuaries to honor Arceus.
Ash, Dawn, Pikachu, and Brock arrive in the Sinnoh region and meet Sheena, who seeks to return the Jewel of Life to Arceus.
Ash, Sheena, and friends embark on a journey to return the Jewel of Life to Arceus to heal the land.
The group encounters the spirit of Damos, who reveals the history and the misunderstanding surrounding the Jewel of Life.
Upon receiving the Jewel of Life, Arceus revives the land and forgives the ancient betrayal, restoring balance to the world.
