Robosapien: Rebooted

Arad Productions Inc.
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Founder	Avi Arad
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Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Robosapien: Rebooted, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 10 August 2025

Robosapien: Rebooted, also referred to as Cody the Robosapien, is a 2013 science fiction family film drama featuring performances by Bobby Coleman, Holliston Coleman, Penelope Ann Miller, and David Eigenberg. The movie was produced through a collaboration between Avi Arad’s Arad Productions Inc., Arc Productions, Crystal Sky Pictures, and Brookwell McNamara Entertainment, with distribution handled by Anchor Bay Films and TVA Films. Its storyline is inspired by the popular toy Robosapien.

The production team included Avi Arad and Steven Paul as producers, with Max Botkin penning the screenplay based on a story by Arad. Direction was led by Sean McNamara, complemented by a musical score from John Coda. The narrative follows a young boy who develops a bond with a robot. The film premiered in theaters on May 28, 2013.

Plot

Inventor Allan Topher works at Kinetech Labs, where he designs a robot for search and rescue missions but soon learns it is intended for military use. To prevent this, he programs the robot to flee; however, it sustains damage and is discovered by 12-year-old Henry Keller. Henry repairs the robot and names it Cody. Initially lacking any memory, Cody forms a close friendship with Henry. Once Cody’s memory returns, Henry takes him back to Allan, who later feels remorse and returns Cody to Henry. Allan also meets Joanna, Henry’s mother, establishing a positive connection. When Kinetech captures both Cody and Henry, Cody activates a concealed function to escape alongside Henry. They reunite with Meagan but discover that Kinetech has abducted their mother and Allan in an effort to reclaim the robot. Together, Meagan, Henry, and Cody embark on a mission to rescue their loved ones and dismantle Kinetech’s operations.

Cast

The cast features:

Bobby Coleman portraying Henry Keller
Holliston Coleman as Meagan Keller, Henry’s sister
Penelope Ann Miller playing Joanna Keller, Henry’s mother
David Eigenberg as Allan Topher, creator of Cody/Robosapien
Joaquim de Almeida in the role of Esperenza
Kim Coates as Niles Porter, Allan’s superior
Buddy Lewis portraying Charles
Jae Head providing the voice of Cody/Robosapien
Peter Jason as Rear Admiral Victor
Billy Slaughter in the role of James
Robbie Harrison playing Warren
Erin Woods as Jenna

Production

In March 2007, WowWee—the company behind the Robosapien toy—revealed plans to develop a feature film blending live-action with CGI elements. This initiative involved a partnership with Arad Productions, led by producer Avi Arad, who had expressed interest since the toy’s initial release. The project aligned with the trend of adapting toys into films, following successes such as Transformers and Bratz: The Movie. Avi Arad actively collaborated with Art Director Shane Nakamura and WowWee’s design team to refine the lead character.

By August 2008, WowWee had transferred the film rights to Avi Arad and producer Steven Paul of Crystal Sky Pictures. Under the title Robosapien: Rebooted, WowWee retained global rights to market related merchandise and secured a portion of profits from toy sales. Sean McNamara was appointed director, with principal photography taking place in New Orleans from March 24 through April 25, 2008. The city was selected for its appealing tax benefits and visual backdrop; consequently, the script was adjusted to incorporate New Orleans as the setting. In September 2010, Arc Productions (previously known as Starz Animation) joined Crystal Sky and Arad Productions in bringing the project forward.

Release

Originally planned for release in 2009, Robosapien: Rebooted ultimately premiered in the United States on May 28, 2013. In April 2013, a fresh trailer was unveiled alongside the launch of a dedicated Facebook page. In the United Kingdom, where the Robosapien toy enjoyed significant popularity, the movie was made available as an ASDA exclusive DVD on July 28, 2014.

Box office

The film's total global earnings reached $290,502, with $288,055 generated during its initial run and an additional $2,447 from a re-release in 2015. Major contributors to its box office included Mexico ($191,504), Peru ($54,817), and Singapore ($36,178).

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