Meet the Robinsons

Lewis has spent his childhood in an orphanage after being left there by his mother. As he approaches his thirteenth birthday, he fears that he may never be adopted and longs for a loving family.

In his attempts to impress prospective adoptive parents, Lewis showcases his latest inventions. However, one demonstration goes horribly wrong due to a nut allergy, causing his chances of being adopted to diminish significantly.

Determined to reunite with his birth mother, Lewis dedicates himself to constructing a memory-scanning machine. His obsession with this project inadvertently leads to sleep deprivation for his roommate, Goob, affecting their lives.

During the school science fair, Lewis encounters a mysterious boy named Wilbur Robinson, who claims to be from the future and needs assistance retrieving a stolen time machine. Intrigued and eager to escape his troubles, Lewis considers aiding him.

As the science fair escalates into chaos, Lewis's invention malfunctions due to external sabotage from the Bowler Hat Guy and his robotic hat, Doris. This puts Lewis in a dangerous predicament and highlights the threats surrounding him.

Convinced of Wilbur's sincerity, Lewis takes an adventurous leap by traveling to the year 2037 in a flying time machine. The futuristic world fascinates Lewis and piques his desire to use the machine to find his mother.

After a crash, Lewis agrees to help fix the broken time machine, contingent upon Wilbur's promise to assist him in finding his mother afterward. This alliance sparks a journey filled with challenges and personal growth.

Hiding in Wilbur's garage, Lewis meets the quirky Robinson family, including Wilbur's grandfather, Bud. The warmth of the family makes Lewis feel a sense of belonging but also confronts him with painful truths about his past.

The sinister Bowler Hat Guy and Doris track down Lewis and Wilbur in the future, aiming to seize Lewis's memory scanner technology. This heightens the stakes as they plot to leverage it for their nefarious intent.

Lewis faces his old friend Goob, who has now become the resentful Bowler Hat Guy. This bittersweet confrontation forces Lewis to reckon with the choices they both made and their cascading effects on their lives.

In a gripping climax, Lewis, alongside Wilbur and Carl the robot, combats Bowler Hat Guy's evil exploits. They navigate through time, full of drama and tension, as Lewis confronts the ramifications of altering the timeline.

As the war against time unravels the fabric of their future, Lewis learns a crucial lesson about letting go of past grievances. The power of acceptance becomes apparent as they strive to secure a hopeful ending.

In a heartfelt resolution, Lewis embraces his identity as Cornelius, the inventor he wants to become. He leaves the orphanage behind and steps into a world filled with potential supported by the Robinson family.

The film concludes with a powerful reminder from Walt Disney, emphasizing the importance of looking forward and fostering curiosity. Lewis’s journey encapsulates the essence of exploration and the beauty of new beginnings.