Great news for Pokémon fans!
Pokémon the Movie 2000: The Power of One is now available to stream for free on YouTube, bringing back the nostalgia of Ash, Pikachu, and the legendary bird trio: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres.
Originally released in 1999 (Japan) and 2000 (Worldwide), this was the second theatrical Pokémon movie and a massive hit among kids and anime fans alike.
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🎬 Movie Details:
•Director: Kunihiko Yuyama
•Written by: Takeshi Shudo
•English version voices:
•Veronica Taylor as Ash Ketchum
•Ikue Ōtani as Pikachu
•Rachael Lillis as Misty
•Eric Stuart as Brock
•Maddie Blaustein as Meowth
•Phillip Bartlett as Lawrence III (Villain)
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💰 Budget & Box Office:
•Estimated Budget: ~$30 million
•Worldwide Box Office: ~$133.9 million
•U.S. Opening Weekend: $19.5 million
•One of the top-grossing anime films at that time.
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📺 Plot Summary:
Ash and his friends are on an island adventure that quickly turns into a mission to save the world. A mysterious collector, Lawrence III, disrupts the balance of nature by capturing the three Legendary Birds, threatening global destruction. Only the chosen one—Ash Ketchum—can restore harmony, with the help of Lugia, the Guardian of the Sea.
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🎉 Why Watch Now?
This is a classic from the golden era of Pokémon that mixes action, myth, and heartwarming moments. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a new viewer, now’s your chance to watch it free on YouTube legally.
👉 Search “Pokémon the Movie 2000 full movie” on the official Pokémon YouTube channel to watch.
