"The Wild Robot," the latest cinematic gem from DreamWorks Animation, marks one of the studio's final in-house animated productions. Directed by the acclaimed Chris Sanders, known for his work on "Lilo & Stitch" and "How to Train Your Dragon," this 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 movie has been hailed by IGN's review as "a tear-jerking and unpredictable animated adventure."

The film has garnered significant attention during awards season, earning four Golden Globe nominations, an impressive 10 Annie Award nominations – the highest of any film this year – and a coveted Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature. The buzz around "The Wild Robot" is so strong that a sequel has already been greenlit, with Sanders set to return at the helm.

If you're eager to experience "The Wild Robot" either in theaters or from the comfort of your home, here's how you can catch this acclaimed film:

The Wild Robot

23 The Wild Robot is now streaming on Peacock. Peacock subscriptions start at $7.99/month, with no free trial available. If you're not ready to commit to another streaming service, you can also rent or purchase the movie digitally from premium video on demand (PVOD) services like Amazon Prime Video.

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

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What Is The Wild Robot About?

"The Wild Robot" is an animated sci-fi film inspired by 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.*

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The Wild Robot Cast

Written and directed by Chris Sanders, "The Wild Robot" features a talented ensemble 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's duration is **1 hour and 41 minutes**, including credits.

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