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Big Hero 6

Big Hero 6 is a 2014 American animated superhero film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and loosely based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Big Hero 6 is a 2014 American animated superhero film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and loosely based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. It follows robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada and healthcare robot Baymax as they form a superhero team in the fictional city of San Fransokyo. The film was directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Plot

The film follows Hiro Hamada, a young robotics prodigy, and Baymax, a healthcare robot invented by Hiro’s late brother Tadashi. Together with Hiro’s friends, they uncover and confront a masked supervillain in San Fransokyo.

Production

Big Hero 6 was produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams. The screenplay was written by Jordan Roberts, Robert L. Baird and Daniel Gerson.

Release and reception

The film premiered at the Tokyo International Film Festival on October 23, 2014 and was released in the United States on November 7, 2014. Critics received it positively, and it became the highest-grossing animated film of 2014.

Legacy

Big Hero 6 expanded Disney’s use of Marvel characters in animation and led to later franchise entries, including Big Hero 6: The Series.

Key facts

  • The film is loosely based on the Marvel Comics superhero team Big Hero 6.
  • It was the first Disney animated film to feature Marvel Comics characters.
  • The story centers on Hiro Hamada and Baymax.
  • The film was released in the United States on November 7, 2014.
  • It received positive reviews and grossed about $658 million worldwide.
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Canadian context

Big Hero 6 has been widely distributed in Canada through Disney’s theatrical and home-entertainment releases, and it is part of a globally recognized franchise familiar to Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is Big Hero 6?
Big Hero 6 is a 2014 Disney animated superhero film loosely based on the Marvel Comics team of the same name.
Who directed Big Hero 6?
The film was directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Hiro Hamada and Baymax, alongside Hiro’s friends who become part of the superhero team.
When was Big Hero 6 released?
It premiered on October 23, 2014, and was released in the United States on November 7, 2014.
Did Big Hero 6 win any major awards?
Yes. It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Hero_6_(film)
    Supports: Release date, directors, studio, plot, box office, and award information.
  2. Disney — https://movies.disney.com/big-hero-6
    Supports: Official synopsis, release date, and character descriptions.
  3. The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction — https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/big_hero_6
    Supports: Film identification, creators, runtime, and award information.