Which animated Disney film features a brilliant robotics prodigy named Hiro Hamada who teams up with a lovable inflatable robot named Baymax and a group of friends to form a high-tech hero team?

The animated Disney film that features a brilliant robotics prodigy named Hiro Hamada, who teams up with a lovable inflatable robot named Baymax and a group of friends to form a high-tech hero team, is Big Hero 6 (Review). This heartwarming and action-packed adventure introduces audiences to Hiro, a fourteen-year-old genius who, after a personal tragedy, finds solace and purpose in his late brother Tadashi's invention, Baymax. Baymax, initially designed as a compassionate healthcare companion, becomes an unlikely hero when Hiro upgrades him for combat.

Set in the visually stunning, futuristic metropolis of San Fransokyo, a vibrant fusion of San Francisco and Tokyo, the film explores themes of loss, grief, and the power of friendship. Hiro, along with Baymax, joins forces with Tadashi's equally brilliant friends (Review)—Go Go Tomago, Wasabi, Honey Lemon, and Fred—each utilizing their scientific expertise to develop unique superhero abilities and uncover the mystery behind a devastating event.

Big Hero 6 holds a significant place in Disney history as the first animated film from Walt Disney Animation Studios to feature Marvel Comics characters, following Disney's acquisition of Marvel in 2009. The distinctive design of Baymax, a soft, huggable robot, was inspired by real-world research into soft robotics, specifically an inflatable vinyl arm being developed for healthcare. The movie's blend of emotional depth, innovative animation, and exciting superhero action resonated with critics and audiences alike, earning it an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.