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FILM NOTES

Pokémon: The Movie 2000 arrived in North American theaters in July 2000, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures following the franchise's explosive crossover into Western popular culture. The sequel to the 1998 original, it centered on the legendary birds and the oceanic guardian Lugia, drawing record opening weekends and cementing Pokémon as a genuine theatrical force during the height of the franchise's cultural dominance.

This cell captures the moment described in its confirmed title, Ash & Pikachu Ride On Lugia. Against the film's characteristic deep blue-purple palette, the sweeping luminous form filling the frame belongs to Lugia mid-flight, with Ash and Pikachu aboard. Shot on 35mm, the frame preserves the hand-painted cel animation quality that defined this era of theatrical Pokémon production.