Free Willy (franchise)
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Free Willy is a media franchise from Warner Bros. that started with the 1993 film Free Willy that went on to become a sleeper hit at the box office. The original series primarily follows a street kid named Jesse who befriends an orca named Willy and eventually develops a strong connection. While trying to juggle his newly found life, he and Willy are challenged with overcoming or defeating various hazards to the ocean or Willy himself including corporate greed, hunters, poachers, and oil disasters.
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Created by | Keith A. Walker |
Original work | Free Willy |
Owner | Warner Bros. Pictures |
Years | 1993–2010 |
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Animated series | Free Willy (1994–95) |
Direct-to-video | Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove (2010) |
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Following the success of Free Willy, it was followed by an animated series, two sequels, and a direct-to-video reboot.