DreamWorks Animation's latest offering, The Wild Robot, is reportedly one of the studio's final fully in-house animated films. Directed by Chris Sanders (Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon), this movie boasts a star-studded voice cast including Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, and Mark Hamill, exploring the fascinating intersection of technology and nature. IGN's review hails it as "a tear-jerking and unpredictable animated adventure." Already generating significant awards 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.
Curious about where to watch The Wild Robot? Read on for details on theatrical viewings and online streaming options.
The Wild Robot is currently streaming on Peacock. Peacock subscriptions start at $7.99/month; a free trial is not offered. Alternatively, you can rent or buy the film digitally through various premium video on demand (PVOD) services.
4K and Blu-ray editions of The Wild Robot were released on December 3rd. Check our full list of upcoming Blu-rays for more details on physical releases.
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."
Written and directed by Chris Sanders, The Wild Robot stars:
The Wild Robot is rated PG for action/peril and thematic elements. The film runs 1 hour and 41 minutes.
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