Meet the Misfits
The legendary, five-time all-star black panther who initially mocks Will but later becomes his mentor.
Jett Fillmore
Unlike basic basketball courts, Roarball features dangerous shifting arenas filled with obstacles like vines, ice, and this molten rock.
lava
Before making it big, Will works at this type of restaurant to try and pay rent to his landlord.
diner
The core lesson Will learns about his skills when he realizes abilities grow with effort and practice rather than just natural size.
a growth mindset? (or overcoming self-doubt)
This warthog owns the Vineland Thorns and signs Will mainly as a viral marketing stunt.
Florence "Flo" Everson
This is the home team that Will dreams of joining and eventually leads to victory.
Vineland Thorns
Will’s landlord, who frequently complains about his expanding family, belongs to this tiny rodent species.
gerbil (Frank)
Even when Jett mocks him and he is benched, Will shows this character trait by studying game plans instead of quitting.
resilience (or determination/humility)
The proboscis monkey who coaches the Thorns.
Coach Dennis Cooper
This Andalusian horse is the star of the rival team, the Lava Coast Magma.
Mane Attraction
This character inspires Will's dream from a young age before sadly passing away early in the film.
his mother (Louise)
Jett and Will finally start winning when they stop acting as individuals and embrace this core value.
teamwork
Will’s large teammate—an Indian rhinoceros known for his gentle parenting style.
Archie Everhardt
This happens to Archie in the final quarter after he steps in to defend Will from Mane Attraction.
disqualified
To help the team bond and stay humble, Will uses video calls to keep in touch with Daryl and Hannah, who are these two kinds of animals.
a capybara and an aardwolf
Will teaches his team about meaningful connection by helping them avoid this modern tech problem during their luxury hotel stay.
digital distractions (or screen time/phone distractions)