Because if Sunfire is to be presented early in the TV series, then “Big Hero 7” plotline would lose steam since the movie shall be anchored on another member joining Hiro and the five others in “Big Hero 6” and thus becoming “Big Hero 7.”
However, all these remain as speculations pending the confirmation from Disney, who, so far only confirmed the TV series but not yet “Big Hero 7” or its release date.
“Big Hero 6” Director Chris Williams recently explained that no sequel will ever get made unless the directors want one and feel strongly that there is a story that needs to be told.
He added that if it is not a great story, it won’t be a great movie, adding that the crew deserves a great story.
Williams also added that they also have to consider the big expectations from the audience who mostly grew up with Disney animation.
Apparently, it is the new paradigm being implemented by Disney because the entertainment conglomerate wants to elevate storytelling and put filmmakers in the center of the process. This only means that Disney would only agree to make sequels of its past film if the creative team can come up with a worthy idea of making one.
Amid the rather pessimistic view of Williams, “Big Hero 6” co-director Don Hall seems rather confident that there will be a “Big Hero 7.”