Watch This 11-Year-Old Robot Movie Disney Forgot About

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A great movie to continue with after “The Wild Robot” is the underappreciated Disney film from 2014, “Big Hero 6”. Recently, “The Wild Robot” has been a top pick on Netflix’s streaming list and was both a box office hit and critically acclaimed when it debuted in 2024. During the 97th Academy Awards, “The Wild Robot” received three Oscar nominations, including Best Animated Feature, and it’s easy to see why this film has been so well-received. In “The Wild Robot”, you follow a shipwrecked service robot named Roz (played by Lupita Nyong’o) as she learns to adapt to her new environment.

In time, Roz develops strong bonds with the native wildlife and assumes a nurturing role as she rears an abandoned gosling called Brightbill (Kit Connor). ‘The Wild Robot’ is one of several animated films that center around robot characters. These movies often share a narrative structure similar to ‘The Wild Robot’, where the robotic characters stumble through awkward attempts at fitting in and learning to thrive in their novel surroundings. Disney’s Big Hero 6 offers a similarly touching storyline and an endearing robot protagonist, making it a wonderful sequel to ‘The Wild Robot’.

Big Hero 6 Is The Perfect Follow-Up Movie To The Wild Robot

Big Hero 6 Hits Many Of The Same Emotional Beats

In simpler terms, “Big Hero 6” draws inspiration from the original Marvel Comics superhero squad, focusing on Hiro Hamada (played by Ryan Potter), a brilliant young robotics whiz. He develops a special connection with Baymax (voiced by Scott Adsit), an abandoned healthcare robot belonging to his late brother. Much like Roz, Baymax is designed to assist others, particularly in matters related to health and well-being. The heartwarming bond between Hiro and Baymax is just one aspect of “Big Hero 6”, as the film also delves into a thrilling tale of revenge that unfolds once the superhero team comes together.

In simpler terms, both “Big Hero 6” and “The Wild Robot” share a common thread as they lead their audiences on an emotional voyage, delving into themes such as friendship and discovered kinship. Interestingly, the characters Roz from “Wild Robot” and Baymax from “Big Hero 6” embark on similar journeys, starting from their humorous beginnings to their touching farewells. At first, both characters awaken in strange environments among people who don’t initially appreciate the helpful features they possess. As the stories unfold, Baymax and Roz undergo transformations, developing a more compassionate outlook on life, which is unusual for artificial intelligence characters in live-action movies.

The accolades heaped on Big Hero 6 over time bear a striking resemblance to those currently being bestowed upon The Wild Robot. Both films boast impressive screenplays and character development, with the emotional intensity of Big Hero 6’s storyline harmoniously complementing its exhilarating action scenes. The animation in Big Hero 6 is nothing short of spectacular, transporting viewers into the fictional, futuristic metropolis of San Fransokyo. At the 87th Academy Awards, Big Hero 6 triumphed in the Best Animated Feature category, and while it has received widespread acclaim, news about a potential Big Hero 6 sequel remains scarce.

The Wild Robot 2 Is Happening, So Where Is Big Hero 6’s Sequel?

The World Of Big Hero 6 Has Only Been Further Explored In TV Shows

Similar to how highly acclaimed DreamWorks films such as Shrek, Madagascar, and The Bad Guys have spawned sequels, so too is The Wild Robot receiving one, with development already underway. Unlike some other successful movies, however, Big Hero 6 did not just continue its story in a straightforward manner; instead, we saw spin-offs like Big Hero 6: The Series and Baymax! emerge as TV shows based on the original Disney film, several years after its release.

At this point, it seems there are no definite plans for a follow-up to the beloved animated film “Big Hero 6”. While its co-director, Don Hall, has been busy directing films like “Moana”, “Raya and the Last Dragon”, and “Strange World” for Disney, a sequel to “Big Hero 6” is conspicuously absent from his list of projects. This indicates that a “Big Hero 6” sequel might not be in the works. Furthermore, many aspects that fans may have expected to see in a “Big Hero 6” sequel have already been addressed in the related TV series. The absence of a “Big Hero 6” sequel film is unfortunate, but rest assured, “The Wild Robot” won’t meet the same destiny.

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2025-06-02 15:07