"The Wild Robot," the latest cinematic gem from DreamWorks Animation, marks one of the studio's final fully in-house animated films. Directed by the acclaimed Chris Sanders, known for "Lilo & Stitch" and "How to Train Your Dragon," this movie delves into the intriguing interplay between technology and the natural world. Boasting a stellar voice cast including Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, and Mark Hamill, "The Wild Robot" has been lauded as "a tear-jerking and unpredictable animated adventure" by IGN.
The film has garnered significant attention during awards season, securing four Golden Globe nominations, an impressive 10 Annie Award nominations—the highest of any film this year—and an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature. The buzz around "The Wild Robot" is so strong that a sequel is already in the works, with Sanders set to return as director.
Curious about how and where you can experience "The Wild Robot" in theaters or online? Here’s what you need to know:
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The Wild Robot
23 See it at Peacock See it at Amazon Prime Video
The Wild Robot is now streaming on Peacock. Peacock subscriptions start at $7.99/month, and unfortunately, the service does not offer a free trial. If you're not interested in another streaming subscription, "The Wild Robot" is also available to rent or buy digitally from premium video on demand (PVOD) services.
Answer See ResultsThe Wild Robot Blu-ray Now Available
4K and Blu-ray editions of "The Wild Robot" are out now, officially released on December 3. You can check out our full list of upcoming Blu-rays for more info about physical releases.
The Wild Robot (4K UHD + Blu-ray)
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What Is The Wild Robot About?
"The Wild Robot" is an animated sci-fi movie based on the novel of the same name by Peter Brown. Here's the official synopsis from Universal:
The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot – ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short – that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling.
The Wild Robot (Volume 1)
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The Wild Robot Cast
"The Wild Robot" was written and directed by Chris Sanders (Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon). It stars the following actors:
Lupita Nyong'o as Roz Pedro Pascal as Fink Mark Hamill as Thorn Catherine O’Hara as Pinktail Bill Nighy as Longneck Kit Connor as Brightbill Stephanie Hsu as Vontra Matt Berry as Paddler Ving Rhames as Thunderbolt
The Wild Robot Rating and Runtime
"The Wild Robot" is Rated PG for action/peril and thematic elements. The film runs for a total of 1 hour and 41 minutes including credits.
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