"The Wild Robot," DreamWorks Animation's latest offering and reportedly one of their final fully in-house animated films, is a captivating blend of technology and nature. Directed by Chris Sanders (renowned for "Lilo & Stitch" and "How to Train Your Dragon"), this 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 the director's chair.

Streaming and Viewing Options

### 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, the film can be rented or purchased through various digital PVOD platforms.

Do you prefer theatrical releases or home streaming?

Theatrical viewing is superiorI usually wait for home viewingIt depends on the filmAnswerSee Results### Physical Media Release

4K and Blu-ray editions of "The Wild Robot" were released on December 3rd. Consult our upcoming Blu-ray listings for further details on physical media releases.

### The Wild Robot (4K UHD + Blu-ray)

2See it at AmazonSynopsis and Details

Based on Peter Brown's novel, "The Wild Robot" is an animated sci-fi adventure. Universal's official synopsis: "This epic adventure follows a shipwrecked robot – ROZZUM unit 7134, or “Roz” – as it adapts to a harsh island environment, forming bonds with the island's animals and becoming a surrogate parent to an orphaned gosling."

### The Wild Robot (Volume 1)

13By Peter BrownSee it at AmazonCast and Crew

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

Rating and Runtime

Rated PG for action/peril and thematic elements. Runtime: 1 hour and 41 minutes.

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