"The Wild Robot," the latest cinematic gem from DreamWorks Animation, marks one of the studio's final in-house animated features. Directed by the acclaimed Chris Sanders, known for "Lilo & Stitch" and "How to Train Your Dragon," this film delves into the fascinating interplay between technology and nature. Boasting a stellar voice cast including Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, and Mark Hamill, IGN's review praised it as "a tear-jerking and unpredictable animated adventure."
The film has garnered significant attention during awards season, securing four Golden Globe nominations, a record-breaking ten Annie Award nominations, and an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature. With such acclaim, it's no surprise that a sequel is already in the works, with Sanders set to return as director.
For those eager to experience "The Wild Robot" again or for the first time, here's where you can catch it:
You can now stream "The Wild Robot" on Peacock. Subscriptions start at $7.99/month, and unfortunately, there's no free trial available. If you're not looking to add another streaming service, you can also rent or buy the film digitally from premium video on demand (PVOD) services like Amazon Prime Video.
The 4K and Blu-ray editions of "The Wild Robot" are now available, having been officially released on December 3. For more details on physical releases, you can explore our comprehensive list of upcoming Blu-rays.
"The Wild Robot" is an animated sci-fi film adapted from Peter Brown's novel of the same name. 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.
Directed and written by Chris Sanders, "The Wild Robot" features an impressive voice cast:
"The Wild Robot" is rated PG for action/peril and thematic elements, with a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes, including credits.
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