Big Hero 6 (movie) facts for kids

Big Hero 6 is an exciting American computer-animated superhero comedy movie. It is based on a Marvel Comics superhero comic book series. The film was released on November 7, 2014, in the United States. It was made by Walt Disney Animation Studios.

This movie earned over $651.8 million worldwide. This made it the highest-grossing animated movie of 2014. It also won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. This is a very important award for animated films.

The story is about a smart young boy named Hiro Hamada. He lives in a cool, futuristic city called San Fransokyo. This city is a mix of Tokyo and San Francisco. Hiro loves building robots.

Meet the Heroes

The main character, Hiro, teams up with his friends. They use their smarts to become high-tech heroes. Their goal is to protect their city from danger.

Baymax: The Healthcare Companion

One of Hiro's best friends is Baymax. Baymax is a special robot created by Hiro's older brother, Tadashi. Baymax's main job is to help people. He is designed to be a healthcare companion. He can scan you and fix any health problems.

Baymax is big, white, and inflatable. He is very kind and caring. He always tries to help others. He learns a lot from Hiro about being a hero.

The Team of Friends

Hiro and Baymax are not alone. They join forces with a group of talented friends:

• Go Go Tomago: She is tough and super fast. She uses magnetic wheels to move quickly.
• Wasabi: He is very precise and organized. He uses laser-blades for fighting.
• Honey Lemon: She is cheerful and smart. She uses chemical "chem-balls" to create amazing effects.
• Fred: He is a fun-loving fan of monsters and comics. He has a powerful monster suit.

Together, they form the superhero team "Big Hero 6." They use their unique skills and inventions to solve mysteries. They also fight against a masked villain who threatens their city.

The Story's Adventure

The movie starts with Hiro using his robot-fighting skills. After a sad event, he finds Baymax. Baymax helps Hiro deal with his feelings. They discover a dangerous plot in San Fransokyo.

Hiro decides to use his genius to upgrade Baymax. He also creates special suits for his friends. This turns them into a team of high-tech superheroes. They learn to work together. They face challenges and discover the true meaning of friendship.

The film teaches important lessons about grief, friendship, and using your talents for good. It shows how even ordinary people can become heroes.

Images for kids

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  An inflatable vinyl robotic arm that helped inspire Baymax's design, from the researchers in the new field of soft robotics at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute.

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  An inflatable Baymax on top of the El Capitan Entertainment Centre, near a film poster in 2014

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In Spanish: Big Hero 6 (película) para niños