Big Hero 6
A Disney animated superhero film about a young robotics prodigy who forms a superhero team with his inflatable healthcare robot and friends to combat a masked villain.
Category
Animation
Release Year
2014
Origin
USA
Tags
superheroscience fictionfamilycomedyactiondisneymarvelrobotics
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Big Hero 6
Aliases
Not specified
Type
animation
Release Year
2014
Status
completed
Origin
United States
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Publisher
Walt Disney Pictures
Original Work
animated film
Genre
animation, superhero, family
Content Information
Synopsis
Big Hero 6 follows 14-year-old robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada who, after the tragic death of his brother Tadashi, teams up with Baymax, an inflatable healthcare robot, and his friends to form a superhero team and stop a masked villain threatening San Fransokyo.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
San Fransokyo, a futuristic hybrid city combining elements of San Francisco and Tokyo, featuring advanced technology and diverse architecture.
Themes
grief and healing, friendship, science and technology, heroism, family bonds
Target Audience
all ages
Media Forms
Original Medium
animated film
Adaptations
type:animated film
title:Big Hero 6
year:2014
status:completed
description:Original Disney animated film based on Marvel Comics
type:TV series
title:Big Hero 6: The Series
year:2017
status:completed
description:Disney Channel animated series continuing the story
type:TV series
title:Baymax!
year:2022
status:completed
description:Disney+ spin-off series focusing on Baymax's healthcare adventures
type:video game
title:Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay
year:2014
status:completed
description:Action-adventure game for Nintendo 3DS
type:mobile game
title:Big Hero 6 Bot Fight
year:2014
status:completed
description:Mobile game featuring robot battles
Cross Media Presence
animated films, TV series, video games, comics, theme park attractions, merchandise
Commercial Information
Publisher
Walt Disney Pictures
Distributor
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Licensing Info
Disney owns full rights with Marvel character licensing
Merchandising
Extensive line including toys, clothing, collectibles, theme park attractions, and educational materials
Box Office
$657.8 million worldwide box office revenue
Budget
$165 million production budget with significant marketing investment
Fan Culture
Fandom Size
Large global family audience with strong appeal to children and STEM enthusiasts
Demographics
Families, children, animation fans, Marvel fans, STEM educators and students
Fan Activities
cosplay, fan art, robotics projects, STEM education, theme park visits
Community Hubs
Disney fan communities, Marvel forums, STEM education platforms, animation fan sites
Fan Creations
fan art, cosplay, robotics projects inspired by Baymax, educational content, fan fiction
Cultural Impact
Promoted interest in STEM fields among young audiences; increased representation of Asian characters in Western animation; influenced educational robotics programs
Historical Development
Creation Background
Developed as Disney's first animated Marvel property, aiming to combine Disney's family-friendly storytelling with Marvel's superhero concepts
Development Process
Extensive research into robotics, healthcare technology, and cultural elements of San Francisco and Tokyo to create the hybrid city of San Fransokyo
Key Milestones
year:2014
event:Big Hero 6 film released in theaters
year:2015
event:Wins Academy Award for Best Animated Feature
year:2017
event:Big Hero 6: The Series premieres on Disney Channel
year:2018
event:Baymax character meet-and-greets begin in Disney parks
year:2022
event:Baymax! spin-off series launches on Disney+
Evolution Over Time
Expanded from single film to multimedia franchise including TV series, games, and theme park attractions
Legacy
Established template for Disney-Marvel animated collaborations and promoted STEM education in entertainment
Related Links
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