The Contemporary Animated Movie Plot Generator!
Roll 2d6, consult the chart below.
2 Remake of a well-known classic (e.g., Casablanca, Ivanhoe, or High
Noon), with wacky contemporary versions of the original characters (e.g., Will
Smith playing a hip, rapper "Sam" from Casablanca).
3 Remake of a well-known classic (e.g., Casablanca, Ivanhoe, or High
Noon), with the serial numbers shaved off. Also with wacky contemporary versions
of the original characters (see above). Possibly set in space or at the zoo.
4 The world is going to be destroyed, so the heroes must get to a safe world. However,
this is just the basic premise. Roll again to determine the actual plot.
5 An unwanted and pointless sequel to a previous generation's animated classic. Roll
again to determine the plot.
6 A well-known celebrity or various members of the cast of a popular TV show in a
vehicle that highlights their quirky personality. Roll again to determine the plot.
Alternatively, an animated TV series brought to the big screen.
7 Nebbish learns to rely on his unique abilities and the help of his friends to save
the day and/or rescue a kidnapped loved one.
8 Slick-but-lonely operator finds a real family with the collection of oddballs he
was going to rip off.
9 Slick-but-lonely operator finds a real family with the collection of oddballs he
wants nothing to do with.
10 There is something bad happening, but the adults don't believe it so a plucky kid
must save the day. This combines particularly well with #7.
11 Preoccupied parent realizes they've been missing out by neglecting their family.
12 A combination of two or more plots. Roll twice to determine which two. Keep rolling
and combining until you stop getting "roll again" results.
Now you can make your own! Go for it!
-The Gneech