"The Wild Robot," DreamWorks Animation's latest offering and reportedly one of their last fully in-house animated films, is a captivating blend of technology and nature. Directed by Chris Sanders (Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon), this animated adventure boasts a stellar voice cast including Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, and Mark Hamill. IGN's review hailed it as a "tear-jerking and unpredictable animated adventure."
The film has garnered significant awards season attention, receiving 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.
Below, find details on where to watch "The Wild Robot" – both in theaters and online.
Streaming Options for The Wild Robot
### The Wild Robot
23See it at PeacockSee it at Amazon Prime Video"The Wild Robot" is currently streaming on Peacock. Peacock subscriptions begin at $7.99/month; a free trial is not available. Alternatively, you can rent or purchase the film digitally through various PVOD services.
AnswerSee ResultsPhysical Media Release: The Wild Robot Blu-ray4K and Blu-ray editions of "The Wild Robot" were released on December 3rd. Consult our upcoming Blu-ray listings for more details on physical media releases.
### The Wild Robot (4K UHD + Blu-ray)
2See it at AmazonSynopsis: The Wild Robot's Story
Based on Peter Brown's novel, "The Wild Robot" is an animated sci-fi adventure. Universal's official synopsis:
"The epic adventure follows ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz,” a robot shipwrecked on a deserted island. Roz must adapt to the harsh environment, forging connections with the island's animals and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling."
### The Wild Robot (Volume 1)
13By Peter BrownSee it at AmazonMeet the Cast
Chris Sanders (Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon) wrote and directed "The Wild Robot." The voice cast includes:
- 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
Rating and Runtime
"The Wild Robot" is rated PG for action/peril and thematic elements. The film's runtime is 1 hour and 41 minutes.
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