DreamWorks Animation's latest offering, The Wild Robot, is reportedly one of the studio's final fully in-house animated films. Directed by Chris Sanders (Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon), this movie boasts a stellar voice cast including Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, and Mark Hamill, exploring the fascinating intersection of technology and nature. IGN's review hails it as "a tear-jerking and unpredictable animated adventure." Already generating significant awards buzz—including Golden Globe and Annie Award nominations, and an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature—a sequel is already in the works with Sanders returning to direct.
Curious about where to catch this acclaimed film? Find all the details below.
Where to Stream The Wild Robot Online

The Wild Robot
Currently streaming on Peacock. Peacock subscriptions start at $7.99/month (no free trial available). Alternatively, rent or buy it digitally through premium video on demand (PVOD) services.
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The Wild Robot Blu-ray Now Available
4K and Blu-ray editions of The Wild Robot are now available, officially released December 3rd. Check our full list of upcoming Blu-rays for more details.

The Wild Robot (4K UHD + Blu-ray)
Available on Amazon.
What Is The Wild Robot About?
Based on Peter Brown's novel, The Wild Robot is an animated sci-fi adventure. The official synopsis from Universal reads:
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.

The Wild Robot (Volume 1)
By Peter Brown. Available on Amazon.
The Wild Robot Cast

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