The Oscars are almost here, and this year's best animated feature nominees are especially emotional, with The Wild Robot emerging as the frontrunner for the Academy Award.
According to Senior Parenting & Relationships Editor Marisa LaScala, Good Housekeeping's resident kid movie expert, The Wild Robot joins Memoirs of a Snail and Inside Out 2 in the "pretty sad" category, while "Flow isn't exactly sad, but it takes place in a flood-ravaged world devoid of people. Only Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is a comedy!"
As the predicted winner, The Wild Robot is definitely worth a watch ahead of the March 2 Oscars ceremony. If you missed it in theaters, there's good news: The Wild Robot is now available to stream at home. Keep reading to find out where to watch — and what makes it a must-see for kids and parents.
Is The Wild Robot streaming?
It sure is! The DreamWorks film is available to stream exclusively on Peacock. If you don't yet have an account, the streaming platform offers plans starting at $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. Once you're all set up, simply click on the movie title on Peacock's website or on the Peacock app.
What is The Wild Robot about?
Based on the New York Times bestselling book of the same name by author Peter Brown, the animated sci-fi movie follows Roz, a shipwrecked robot on an uninhabited island. As Roz adjusts to unfamiliar surroundings, the robot slowly gets to know the animals on the island and adopts an orphaned gosling named Brightbill.
"I think it took people by surprise how much The Wild Robot is a parenting story, especially if you're just expecting it to be a fish-out-of-water tale about a robot living in the woods," Marisa says. "Instead, parents deeply connected with Roz raising a gosling to fly away on his own — a journey that mirrors their own parenting experiences. Perhaps a little too closely?"
Cue the waterworks!
The Wild Robot Cast
The Wild Robot was written and directed by Chris Sanders, who is known for Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon. The movie boasts an impressive cast of A-listers who lent their vocal talents:
- 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 and has a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes, including the credits.
The Wild Robot 2025 Oscar Nominations
The Wild Robot is nominated for Academy Awards in three categories:
- Best Animated Feature (Director Chris Sanders, Producer Jeff Hermann)
- Best Original Score (Composer Kris Bowers)
- Best Sound (Supervising Sound Designer Randy Thom, Brian Chumney, Gary A. Rizzo and Leff Lefferts)
Will The Wild Robot get a sequel?
Since the book series the movie is based on is a trilogy, it's natural to wonder whether a sequel is in the works. Fans are in luck: Director Chris Sanders revealed to Deadline in October 2024 that a follow-up to the first film is coming. According to the publication, DreamWorks Animation is currently developing the sequel.
In the meantime, if you and your kids need more Roz in your lives ASAP, you can dive into the next books in the series: The Wild Robot Escapes and The Wild Robot Protects.
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