The latest release from DreamWorks Animation, "The Wild Robot," is making waves as one of the studio's final in-house animated features. Directed by the acclaimed Chris Sanders, known for "Lilo & Stitch" and "How to Train Your Dragon," the film delves into the fascinating interplay between technology and the natural world. Boasting a stellar voice cast including Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, and Mark Hamill, "The Wild Robot" has been lauded as a "tear-jerking and unpredictable animated adventure" by IGN.

The movie is generating significant buzz during the awards season, securing four Golden Globe nominations, a record-breaking 10 Annie Award nominations, and an Oscar nod for Best Animated Feature. The success of the film has already prompted the announcement of a sequel, with Sanders set to return as director.

If you're eager to experience "The Wild Robot" either in theaters or online, here's how you can do so:

### The Wild Robot

23See it at PeacockSee it at Amazon Prime Video

The Wild Robot is now streaming on Peacock. Subscriptions to Peacock start at $7.99/month, and unfortunately, there is no free trial available. If you're not keen on adding another streaming service, you can also rent or purchase the movie digitally from premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms.

4K and Blu-ray editions of "The Wild Robot" are now available, having been officially released on December 3. For more information on physical releases, check out our comprehensive list of upcoming Blu-rays.

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

2See it at AmazonWhat Is The Wild Robot About?

"The Wild Robot" is an animated sci-fi film adapted from Peter Brown's novel of the same name. Here's the official synopsis from Universal:

*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)

13By Peter BrownSee it at AmazonThe Wild Robot Cast

"The Wild Robot" was written and directed by Chris Sanders, the creative mind behind "Lilo & Stitch" and "How to Train Your Dragon." The film features an impressive voice cast:

**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

"The Wild Robot" is **Rated PG** for action/peril and thematic elements. The film has a runtime of **1 hour and 41 minutes**, including credits.

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