"Stream The Wild Robot Online in 2025: Best Platforms Revealed"

"The Wild Robot," DreamWorks Animation's latest cinematic offering, marks one of the studio's final fully in-house animated features. Directed by the acclaimed Chris Sanders, known for his work on "Lilo & Stitch" and "How to Train Your Dragon," the movie delves into the fascinating interplay between technology and nature. It boasts an impressive voice cast including Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, and Mark Hamill. IGN praised the film as a "tear-jerking and unpredictable animated adventure," signaling its emotional depth and storytelling prowess.

With the awards season in full swing, "The Wild Robot" has garnered significant attention, securing four Golden Globe nominations and an impressive ten Annie Award nominations, the highest of any film this year. Additionally, it received an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature. The film's success has prompted the announcement of a sequel, with Sanders set to return as director.

If you're eager to experience "The Wild Robot," whether in theaters again or from the comfort of your home, here's how you can catch it:

The Wild Robot

You can now stream "The Wild Robot" on Peacock. Subscriptions start at $7.99/month, though unfortunately, there's no free trial available. For those not keen on adding another streaming service, the movie is also accessible to rent or purchase digitally on various 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)

What 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)

The Wild Robot Cast

"The Wild Robot" was written and directed by Chris Sanders, known for "Lilo & Stitch" and "How to Train Your Dragon." The film features a stellar 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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