Video: ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ trailer debuts online, uniting Disney Animation with classic video game characters

in Movies, The Walt Disney Company

Wreck-It Ralph, depicted in his classic pixelated form with fists raised and a speech bubble overhead proclaiming "I'M GONNA WRECK IT!", captures the iconic look of Disney Animation’s beloved video game character as seen at Disney theme parks.

The first trailer for the highly-anticipated retro video game-based movie “Wreck-It Ralph” from Walt Disney Animation Studios has hit the web, bringing together characters from classic games like Q*Bert, Street Fighter II, and Super Mario Bros in a new virtual universe.

Watch the teaser below:

Walt Disney Animation Studios and Emmy®-winning director Rich Moore (TV’s “The Simpsons,” “Futurama”) take moviegoers on a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping journey in “Wreck-It Ralph.” Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly, “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” “Step Brothers”) is tired of being overshadowed by Fix-It Felix (voice of Jack McBrayer, “30 Rock”), the “good guy” star of their game who always gets to save the day. But after decades doing the same thing andseeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph decides he’s tired of playing the role of a bad guy. He takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a game-hopping journey across the arcade through every generation of video games to prove he’s got what it takes to be a hero.

Wreck-It Ralph takes center stage at a “BAD-ANON” support group, surrounded by iconic Disney Animation video game villains in a circle, reminiscent of an immersive theme park experience where favorite characters from the films come together.

Ralph from Wreck-It Ralph at a Disney theme park holds cherries, standing beside iconic video game characters who sit at a table holding playful signs that ask for food.

On his quest, he meets the tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun (voice of Jane Lynch, TV’s “Glee”) from the first-person action game Hero’s Duty. But it’s the feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman, “The Sarah Silverman Program”) from the candy-coated cart racing game, Sugar Rush, whose world is threatened when Ralph accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens the entire arcade. Will Ralph realize his dream and save the day before it’s too late?

Three whimsical racers in candy-inspired vehicles line up at the starting gate of a vibrant, confetti-filled racetrack, capturing the playful spirit and visually immersive worlds found in beloved Disney parks attractions themed to Wreck-It Ralph.

A futuristic heroine in high-tech armor poses with an oversized weapon, displayed on an animated digital screen filled with sci-fi graphics and character stats, evoking the dynamic style of Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph attractions.

“Wreck-It Ralph” crashes onto the big screen on November 2, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

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