BIG HERO 6: Here's The Latest On Whether Disney's First Animated Marvel Movie Is Getting A Sequel

Fans have long wondered whether Disney Animation's Big Hero 6 might get a sequel which is released in theaters, and we now have an update from one of the 2014 movie's producers. Read on for details...

By JoshWilding - Apr 24, 2024 05:04 AM EST

Filed Under: Big Hero 6

Big Hero 6 premiered in 2014 with positive reviews and an impressive $650 million at the worldwide box office. The Disney Animation movie, which was based loosely on a Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, even won the "Best Animated Feature" Oscar the following year.

Despite that, there's been no real movement on these characters returning to theaters.

We have, however, had not one but two sequels. The first was a Disney XD/Disney Channel TV series also titled Big Hero 6 which picked up almost immediately after the movie ended. It ran for 56 episodes between 2017 and 2021.

Then, Disney+ released Baymax!, a six-part series following the title character as he helps the people of San Fransokyo. Unlike its predecessor, this was the first small screen project produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Talking to Screen Rant (via Toonado.com), Big Hero 6 producer Roy Conli shared some insights into why another movie hasn't happened...yet.

"You know, we’re celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Big Hero 6 this year," he started. "It’s interesting because it is really up to [co-director] Don [Hall] whether he wants to make a sequel to that. It was Don’s concept and idea."

"I always secretly urge him to do it, but we’ll see. He loves working on new property. So we’ll see what happens."

In 2014, Hall said this about his interest in developing a follow-up. "Well, there’s been requests. [Laughs] I think people that have seen the movie would love to see some further adventures, but we haven’t really talked about it. We just haven’t had the chance."

"We put every ounce of everything into this, just to get it to be the best that we could, and right now we just want to focus on taking a break, getting a vacation, and then thinking about what happens next," he added. "But we do love these characters so much, so we’ll see what happens."

A decade on and it seems very little has changed. With Disney looking to reduce streaming costs after Bob Chapek's splurge, we're also not anticipating another season of Baymax! becoming a reality, and after 60 episodes of television, it's hard to say whether there's another story worth telling.

Starring Scott Adsit, Ryan Potter, Daniel Henney, T. J. Miller, Jamie Chung, Damon Wayans Jr., Genesis Rodriguez, James Cromwell, Maya Rudolph, and Alan Tudyk, Big Hero 6 revolves around the special bond that develops between Baymax, an adorable, plus-sized inflatable robot, and prodigy Hiro Hamada.

When a devastating event befalls the city of San Fransokyo and catapults Hiro into the midst of danger, he turns to Baymax and his close friends and transforms them into a team of high-tech heroes called Big Hero 6.

Big Hero 6 is now streaming on Disney+.

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8 Comments

DrReedRichards - 4/24/2024, 5:49 AM

Cute moviie. Great environment. Cool soundtrack.

tb86 - 4/24/2024, 5:54 AM

I would love to see a sequel. But would they ignore the TV Show I wonder?

TheVisionary25 - 4/24/2024, 5:57 AM

@tb86 - how was it?.

I never watched but I wanted to , especially since most of the cast was back for it.

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TheVisionary25 - 4/24/2024, 6:05 AM

I had liked the movie and always wanted to see a sequel so I hope it does happen sooner then (even more) later…

I especially would like to see the world of San Fransokyo again and maybe delve into corners of it more and learn about the city’s history since I thought it was so cool!!.

bkmeijer1 - 4/24/2024, 7:48 AM

With studios experimenting more with different animation styles, I think Big Hero Six 2 is a good project to do so with.

But does it need a sequel though, since there is already that tv show?

MotherGooseUPus - 4/24/2024, 7:57 AM

i LOVED Big Hero 6. One of the BEST animated movies ever made (not cartoons). I put it right there with The Incredibles, Incredibles 2 and Toy Story

dragon316 - 4/24/2024, 9:14 AM

@MotherGooseUPus - it was good movie completely different looks of characters from what comics have be still good

dragon316 - 4/24/2024, 9:16 AM

Marvel movie pretty sure I didn’t see marvel logo in intro credits besides having Stan lee in movie doesn’t make it marvel movie mall rats had Stan lee in it is that marvel movie .,

I know binge hero six is was comic series in marvel but kids today don’t that unless they marvel logo associated to movie

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BIG HERO 6: Here's The Latest On Whether Disney's First Animated Marvel Movie Is Getting A Sequel

Fans have long wondered whether Disney Animation's Big Hero 6 might get a sequel which is released in theaters, and we now have an update from one of the 2014 movie's producers. Read on for details...

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