DreamWorks Animation's latest offering, The Wild Robot, is a visually stunning animated film—and reportedly one of the last fully in-house animated productions from the studio. Helmed by Chris Sanders (Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon), this movie masterfully blends technology and nature, boasting a star-studded voice cast including Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, and Mark Hamill. IGN's review hails it as "a tear-jerking and unpredictable animated adventure," a sentiment echoed by its impressive awards season buzz, including four Golden Globe nominations, ten Annie Award nominations (the most of any film this year!), and an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature. A sequel is already in the works, with Sanders returning to direct.
Ready to experience The Wild Robot? Find out where to watch it below.
Where to Stream The Wild Robot Online
The Wild Robot
Currently streaming on Peacock! Peacock subscriptions start at $7.99/month (no free trial available). Alternatively, rent or buy it digitally through various premium video on demand (PVOD) services.
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The Wild Robot Blu-ray Now Available
4K and Blu-ray editions of The Wild Robot are available now, officially released December 3rd. Check our full list of upcoming Blu-rays for more details.
The Wild Robot (4K UHD + Blu-ray)
What Is The Wild Robot About?
Based on Peter Brown's novel of the same name, The Wild Robot is an animated sci-fi adventure. Universal's official synopsis: "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)
The Wild Robot Cast
Written and directed by Chris Sanders, The Wild Robot stars:
- 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
Rated PG for action/peril and thematic elements. Runtime: 1 hour and 41 minutes.
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