Disney officially announced the development of the animated film Wreck-It Ralph.
Wreck-It Ralph was released in theaters worldwide by Walt Disney Animation Studios.
The film had its world premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California.
Wreck-It Ralph received the Annie Award for Best Animated Feature, highlighting its critical success.
The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 85th Oscars.
Plans for a sequel to Wreck-It Ralph were officially announced by Disney.
The arcade game Fix-It Felix Jr., where Ralph and Felix reside, is introduced and begins operation, establishing its world and characters.
Ralph accepts the role of the 'bad guy' in Fix-It Felix Jr., causing tension with the other characters due to his destructive actions.
Ralph attends a support group with other video game villains, expressing his dissatisfaction with his villain role and desire for recognition.
Frustrated and wanting to prove he can be a hero, Ralph leaves his game to earn a medal in another arcade game.
Ralph enters the shooter game Hero's Duty to find a medal, fighting Cy-Bugs and making new acquaintances.
Ralph crosses into the racing game Sugar Rush in search of the medal, meeting Vanellope von Schweetz.
Ralph and Vanellope team up to help her win races and prove she belongs in Sugar Rush.
It is revealed that King Candy is actually Turbo, an infamous racer who sabotaged his own game years ago.
Vanellope is revealed to be a corrupted glitch created from Turbo's tampering with the game.
Ralph sacrifices his chance at the medal to defeat Turbo and restore Sugar Rush to normal, saving the arcade from destruction.
Vanellope is accepted as a playable character and genuine racer in Sugar Rush, gaining acceptance and friendship.
Ralph returns to his game with new self-acceptance and friendship, ready to embrace his role.
