"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"), this cinematic adventure boasts a stellar voice cast including Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, and Mark Hamill. IGN's review hails 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, with Sanders returning to direct, is already in the works.

Where to Watch "The Wild Robot"

"The Wild Robot" is currently streaming on Peacock. Peacock subscriptions start at $7.99/month and currently don't offer a free trial. Alternatively, you can rent or buy the film digitally through various PVOD services.

Physical Media Release

4K and Blu-ray editions of "The Wild Robot" were released on December 3rd. Check IGN's upcoming Blu-ray releases for more details.

Synopsis

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

Cast and Crew

Directed by Chris Sanders, the film 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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