The story tells of a young robot created by a brilliant scientist in the image of the son he has lost. Unable to fulfill the grieving man's expectations, the robot embarks on a journey in search of acceptance, experiencing betrayal and a netherworld of robot gladiators, before he returns to save Metro City and reconcile with the father who had rejected him.
The movie will feature voices of Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nicholas Cage and Nathan Lane.