However, others believe that the dark colored toys may also mean a new cartoon series is in the works to quench the anticipation of fans while waiting for “Big Hero 7” to hit the cinemas.
It is quite noticeable that all action figures from Baymax to Fred are painted with heavy black hues, perhaps insinuating that the sequel to “Big Hero 6” may have a dark tone, consistent with earlier reports.
The sequel shall still feature main leads Baymax and Hiro Hamada, voiced by Ryan Potter, but the storyline shall focus on Tadashi Hamada, voiced by Daniel Henney.
Tadashi is likely to become the villain Sunfire and he will battle against the Big Hero 6 because he lost his human memories when he nearly died in the fire during the science expo shown in “Big Hero 6.”
“Big Hero 6” was one of the highest-grossing animated films after posting $521 million box-office haul worldwide last year. It also earned a nomination for Best Animated Feature Film in the Academy Awards.
Directors Don Hall and Chris Williams said that they felt that they just finished “Big Hero 6” and were still exhausted from the ordeal of making it. They added that they love the characters in the film and the thought of working with them again certainly appealed to both of them.