Tomorrowland

Casey Newton, a bright and optimistic teen with a knack for science, teams with Frank Walker, a once celebrated inventor who has grown wary and terse. Together they chase clues about Tomorrowland, a mysterious place that seems to exist beyond ordinary time and space in their shared memory. They are joined by Athena, a poised and powerful android who knows more than she reveals. As the trio pursues the truth behind this enigmatic world, they face deadly traps and tricky moral choices that test their resolve. The plot keeps twists under wraps while inviting wonder.

Brad Bird directed Tomorrowland, inspired by the Disney theme park concept, with Damon Lindelof and Jeff Jensen co writing. The film was released by Walt Disney Pictures in 2015.

The movie grossed about 209.2 million worldwide on a 190 million budget, representing a modest but steady return given its big budget and family oriented appeal.

Tomorrowland sparked renewed discussion of Disney's futuristic imagination, influencing fans with its bright visuals and nexus of science, technology and wonder. While not a juggernaut of pop culture, the film left a lingering sense of possibility about using creativity to improve the world.

Critics called it an aspirational, hopeful adventure with strong performances and inventive design, though some felt the plotting lagged at times. Central ideas include the value of curiosity, the balance between innovation and responsibility, and the clash of optimism with skepticism.