The Iron Giant, an animated science fiction film directed by Brad Bird, was released in theaters in the United States.
Director Brad Bird announces his plans to create The Iron Giant, a story based on Ted Hughes' 1968 novel 'The Iron Man'.
Hogarth Hughes discovers the Iron Giant crashed in the forest near his home.
Hogarth befriends the Giant and teaches him about life, morality, and friendship.
The Iron Giant learns to communicate verbally with Hogarth and understands human emotions.
Government agents begin investigating the crash site, suspecting extraterrestrial involvement.
The Giant causes a train derailment while trying to protect Hogarth from danger.
The Giant rescues Hogarth from a violent local bully who tries to kidnap him.
The government intensifies efforts to capture or destroy the Giant, labeling him as a threat.
Faced with destruction, the Giant decides to use his powers to protect the town instead of causing harm.
The Giant sacrifices himself by intercepting and destroying an incoming nuclear missile to save the town.
After the Giant's sacrifice, Hogarth expresses hope that the Giant might return someday.
