National Film Vault

FILM NOTES

Released in 2001, Pokémon 4Ever arrived at the height of the franchise's early global popularity, when the animated films were a regular event for a generation of young fans. As one of the theatrical entries built around the beloved television series, it brought the series' signature blend of adventure and heart to the big screen, and remains a fond touchstone for those who grew up with that era of Pokémon.

The Celebi Ascends moment captures one of the film's more luminous, emotionally charged beats. Holding an actual 35mm cell from this scene means owning a single frame that once passed through a projector, a small, tangible piece of the film itself rather than a reproduction.