Stream 'The Wild Robot' Online: Release Date Announced

"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 (renowned for "Lilo & Stitch" and "How to Train Your Dragon"), the movie 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 recognition, 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 are details on where to watch "The Wild Robot":

Streaming Options

### The Wild Robot

Currently streaming on Peacock. Peacock subscriptions begin at $7.99/month (no free trial available). Alternatively, the film can be rented or purchased digitally through various PVOD services.

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Physical Media

4K and Blu-ray editions were released on December 3rd. See our upcoming Blu-ray releases for more details.

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

Synopsis

Based on Peter Brown's novel, "The Wild Robot" is an animated sci-fi adventure about Roz (unit 7134), a robot shipwrecked on a deserted island. Roz must adapt to the harsh environment, forming bonds with the island's animals and becoming a surrogate parent to an orphaned gosling.

### The Wild Robot (Volume 1)

Cast and Crew

• Director/Writer: Chris Sanders
• Roz: Lupita Nyong'o
• Fink: Pedro Pascal
• Thorn: Mark Hamill
• Pinktail: Catherine O’Hara
• Longneck: Bill Nighy
• Brightbill: Kit Connor
• Vontra: Stephanie Hsu
• Paddler: Matt Berry
• Thunderbolt: Ving Rhames

Rating and Runtime

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

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