Where to Stream The Wild Robot Online in 2025

"The Wild Robot," DreamWorks Animation's latest offering and reportedly one of their last fully in-house animated films, is a captivating blend of technology and nature. Directed by Chris Sanders (renowned for "Lilo & Stitch" and "How to Train Your Dragon"), this animated adventure boasts a stellar voice cast including Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, and Mark Hamill. IGN's review hails it as a "tear-jerking and unpredictable animated adventure."

The film has garnered significant awards season attention, receiving four Golden Globe nominations, ten Annie Award nominations (more than any other film this year), and an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature. A sequel is already in the works, with Sanders returning to the director's chair.

Where to Watch "The Wild Robot"

"The Wild Robot" is currently streaming on Peacock. Peacock subscriptions begin at $7.99/month; a free trial is not available. Alternatively, the film can be rented or purchased digitally through various PVOD services.

Physical Media Release

4K and Blu-ray editions of "The Wild Robot" were released on December 3rd.

Synopsis

Based on Peter Brown's novel, "The Wild Robot" is an animated sci-fi adventure chronicling the journey of Roz (unit 7134), a robot shipwrecked on a deserted island. Roz must adapt to the harsh environment, forging bonds with the island's animals and becoming a surrogate parent to an orphaned gosling.

Cast and Crew

Directed by Chris Sanders, the film features:

• 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

Rating and Runtime

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

For more movie news, check out IGN's list of anticipated 2025 releases.