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FILM NOTES

Pokémon: The Movie 2000 was released in North America by Warner Bros. Pictures in July 2000, arriving at the peak of the global Pokémon phenomenon. The sequel to the record-breaking original film, it centered on the legendary bird Pokémon and the threat of ecological collapse, drawing substantial theatrical audiences and cementing the franchise's crossover appeal beyond its television origins.

This cell, confirmed as Ash & Pikachu Ride On Lugia, captures the large bird-like creature in full flight against the film's distinctive amber and purple sky. The outstretched wings and swirling atmosphere place this frame within the climactic sequences, representing a visually striking moment shared between Ash, Pikachu, and Lugia.