In the pantheon of modern Disney (The Revival Era), Big Hero 6 sits uniquely between Frozen (2013) and Zootopia (2016). While Frozen had the songs and Zootopia had the social commentary, Big Hero 6 has the heart.
Instead, in 2014, directors Don Hall and Chris Williams delivered something that still, ten years later, stands as one of the most emotionally mature films in the Disney canon. It’s not just a superhero origin story. It’s a masterclass in processing loss, wrapped in the softest, most huggable vinyl exterior ever created. big. hero. 6
So, go ahead. Search for the keyword. Watch the clip of Baymax deflating in the back of Hiro’s scooter. Feel the wind in San Fransokyo. In the pantheon of modern Disney (The Revival