The Wild Robot is a 2024 American computer-animated science-fiction adventure survival comedy-drama film based on the book series of the same name by Peter Brown, produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. The film was directed by Brad Bird, written and directed by Chris Sanders, produced by Jeff Hermann, and executive produced by Sanders' longtime collaborative partner Dean DeBlois. It stars Lupita Nyong'o alongside an ensemble voice cast including Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill, and Catherine O'Hara.
DreamWorks announced an animated film adaptation of the book series The Wild Robot in September 2023, with Sanders, Hermann, and DeBlois attached. It will be the final film to be animated entirely in-house at DreamWorks, as it was reported in October 2023 that the studio would be shifting away from producing films in-house to relying more heavily on outside studios after 2024. Kris Bowers will compose the film's score.
The Wild Robot is scheduled to be theatrically released on September 27, 2024.
Voice cast[]
- Lupita Nyong'o as Roz
- Pedro Pascal as Fink
- Catherine O'Hara as Pinktail
- Bill Nighy as Longneck
- Kit Connor as Brightbill
- Boone Storm as Baby Brightbill
- Stephanie Hsu as Vontra
- Alexandra Novelle as Snowdown
- Mark Hamill as Thorn
- Matt Berry as Paddler
- Ving Rhames as Thunderbolt
- Eddie Park as Honkington
- Paul Mikel-Williams as Feather
- Randy Thom as RECOs
- Raphael Alejandro as Peck
- Collin Erker as Skunk
Production[]
Development[]
On September 28, 2023, DreamWorks Animation announced an animated film adaptation of the book series The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, with Chris Sanders writing and directing, Jeff Hermann producing, and Sanders' longtime creative collaborator Dean DeBlois executive producing. Other crew members were revealed, including production designer Raymond Zibach, editor Mary Blee, and head of story Heidi Jo Gilbert.[1]
Casting[]
On March 5, 2024, with the release of the film's first trailer, Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O'Hara, Bill Nighy, Kit Connor, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill, Matt Berry, and Ving Rhames were announced to be starring in the film.[2][3]
Animation and design[]
The Wild Robot will be the final film to be animated entirely in-house at DreamWorks, as Cartoon Brew reported on October 6, 2023 that the studio would be shifting away from producing films in-house in their Glendale campus to rely more heavily on outside studios after 2024.[4]
Music[]
Kris Bowers will compose the film's score, marking his first score for an animated film.[5]
Trivia[]
- This is the Second film to be Using Elemental Credits Art Style on Ending Credits
Marketing[]
The first trailer for the film, featuring a rendition of Reuben and the Dark's cover of "What a Wonderful World", and poster, were released on March 5, 2024.[6] Writing for Polygon, Tasha Robinson compared the design of Roz to familiar film robots such as BB-8, WALL-E, Baymax, and the Iron Giant, and notes that the only words spoken in the trailer - "Sometimes, to survive, you must become more than you were programmed to be" - evoked the message of The Iron Giant.[7]
Release[]
The Wild Robot is scheduled to be released on September 27, 2024.[8]
As part of Universal's deal with Netflix, the film will stream on Peacock for the first four months of the pay-TV window, then will move to Netflix for the next ten, and then will return to Peacock for the remaining four.[9][10]
References[]
- ↑ Taylor, Drew (28 September 2023). "Director Chris Sanders Returns to DreamWorks Animation With 'The Wild Robot' (Exclusive)". https://www.thewrap.com/the-wild-robot-movie-chris-sanders-dreamworks-animation/.
- ↑ Reul, Katie (March 5, 2024). "The Wild Robot, Animated Film Starring Lupita Nyong'o and Pedro Pascal, Gets Gorgeous First Trailer". https://www.ign.com/articles/the-wild-robot-animated-film-starring-lupita-nyongo-and-pedro-pascal-gets-gorgeous-first-trailer.
- ↑ Franklin, Garth (March 5, 2024). "First Trailer: The Wild "Robot"". https://www.darkhorizons.com/first-trailer-the-wild-robot/.
- ↑ Amidi, Amid (October 6, 2023). "Dreamworks Shifting Away From In-House Production In Los Angeles; Sony Imageworks Is A New Production Partner". https://www.cartoonbrew.com/studios/dreamworks-shifting-away-from-in-house-production-in-los-angeles-sony-imageworks-is-new-production-partner-233466.html.
- ↑ Music Reporter, Film (March 5, 2024). "Kris Bowers to Score Chris Sanders' 'The Wild Robot'". http://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/03/05/kris-bowers-to-score-chris-sanders-the-wild-robot/.
- ↑ Lang, Jamie (March 5, 2024). "Watch The First Trailer For Chris Sanders’ Upcoming Dreamworks Feature ‘The Wild Robot’". https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/watch-the-first-trailer-for-chris-sanders-upcoming-dreamworks-feature-the-wild-robot-238726.html.
- ↑ "DreamWorks’ new movie The Wild Robot blends Star Wars, The Iron Giant, and more", Polygon, March 5, 2024.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 19, 2023). "DreamWorks Animation's 'The Wild Robot' To Bring Life To Early Fall 2024 Box Office". https://deadline.com/2023/12/dreamworks-animation-the-wild-robot-release-date-1235677979/.
- ↑ Hayes, Dade (December 9, 2021). "NBCUniversal's New Theatrical Window Scheme To Bring Films To Peacock After As Few As 45 Days Of Release". Deadline Hollywood. https://deadline.com/2021/12/nbcuniversal-theatrical-window-films-stream-peacock-45-days-1234887914/.
- ↑ Moon, Mariella (July 14, 2021). "Netflix extends exclusive rights to Universal's animated films in the US" (in en). https://www.engadget.com/netflix-exclusive-rights-universal-animated-films-105446842.html.
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