Summary:
- “Big Hero 6” producer Roy Conli recently revealed one condition to make the sequel happen, and it’s to involve Don Hall.
- Conli has been urging Hall to make the sequel for a while.
- The sequel for “Big Hero 6” is not currently in the plan for Disney.
“Big Hero 6” producer Roy Conli recently shared his thoughts on what it would take to bring a sequel to life for the beloved 2014 animated film. In an interview with Screen Rant about the upcoming Disneynature documentary “Tiger,” Conli discussed the potential for revisiting the world of Hiro and his team in “Big Hero 6.”
Conli expressed that the possibility of a sequel largely hinges on the involvement of Don Hall, one of the original co-directors. He also revealed that he had been urging Hall to make a second movie for “Big Hero 6,” though such a sequel is not currently in the slate.
“You know, we’re celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Big Hero 6 this year. A great movie for myself, Don Hall, and Chris Williams, who put that together. It’s interesting because it is really up to Don 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.”
While the original “Big Hero 6” film was inspired by a Marvel superhero team of Japanese origin, Disney’s adaptation took significant creative liberties, setting it apart from its comic book roots. The film introduces us to a diverse team of heroes in the futuristic city of San Fransokyo, focusing on young robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada and his journey with Baymax, a healthcare robot created by his late brother.
Even though “Big Hero 6” is set in a different universe from the MCU, with the expanding multiverse strategy seen in Marvel Studios’ animated series like “X-Men ’97” and “What If..?”, the door could be open for the Disney animated movie to connect in new ways within the MCU framework.
Big Hero 6″ was not only a critical darling but also a box office success, garnering $657.8 million globally and snagging an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, beating other big names such as “How to Train Your Dragon 2″ and “The Tale of Princess Kaguya.” The film’s impact extended beyond the big screen, inspiring two animated series—”Big Hero 6: The Series” and “Baymax!”—as well as a manga adaptation and several video games.
Fans of “Big Hero 6” continue to hold out hope for a sequel, eager to see where the adventures of Hiro, Baymax, and the team could go next. As for Conli, he remains optimistic about the future, suggesting that the legacy of “Big Hero 6” is far from over. Of course, we all hope Don Hall will be involved in the project as well.
