DreamWorks Animation
Undeniably, “The Wild Robot” has been a standout family film of the year, as highlighted in /Film’s review by Ryan Scott. It surpassed box office predictions, quickly received a sequel greenlight, and is on track for an Oscars nomination. This success story is a testament to the growing recognition and respect for animation as a powerful storytelling medium. DreamWorks has shown unwavering support for director Chris Sanders’ touching movie. However, a recent decision has raised eyebrows.
In the current pandemic era, “The Wild Robot” is set to be available for home viewing just a month after its theatrical release on September 27, 2024. This unusual move by DreamWorks allows fans to purchase or rent digital copies of the film as early as October 15, 2024. Although this strategy has been increasingly adopted since 2020, it’s still surprising. However, considering the film’s success, it might not affect its ongoing theatrical run. After all, if any film could defy expectations this year, it would be this heartwarming tale of robot Roz (voiced by Lupita Nyong’o) finding her purpose as a caretaker for orphaned gosling Brightbill (Kit Connor), with the help of the cunning fox Fink (Pedro Pascal).
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The Wild Robot announces its physical media release in time for the holiday season
DreamWorks Animation
If “The Wild Robot” left an indelible mark on you, you’ll be thrilled to know that you can soon relive this instant classic at home. The breathtakingly animated film that /Film’s Ryan Scott described as “absolutely, impossibly, gobsmackingly gorgeous” will be available for rent or purchase on digital platforms starting tomorrow. It comes with a plethora of exciting bonus features and extras, making it a worthwhile investment. The official press release mentions extras like an alternate opening, recording booth footage, drawing tutorials, and more, available only through specific retailers such as Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox Microsoft Movies & TV, and Movies Anywhere.
For those waiting for the physical release, mark your calendars for December 3, 2024. “The Wild Robot” will be available on 4K UHD and Blu-ray, complete with a host of enticing extras:
- COMMERCIAL FOR ROZZUM – An alternate opening in storyboard form, introduced by writer/director Chris Sanders.
- MOMENTS FROM THE MIC – Witness the star-studded cast of The Wild Robot delivering their most memorable lines straight from the recording booth!
- MEET THE CAST- Discover how the voice cast brought life and emotion to the characters of The Wild Robot.
- THE OVERPROTECTIVE MOTHER – A deleted sequence in storyboard form, introduced by writer/director Chris Sanders.
- ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: ANIMATING THE WILD ROBOT – Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the filmmakers pushed animation boundaries to create the immersive world of The Wild Robot.
- FEELING ALIVE – Understand how the filmmakers and cast enhanced the universally relatable themes of Peter Brown’s original story to deepen its emotional resonance with audiences.
- WILD SOUNDS – Explore the enchanting music of The Wild Robot, from Kris Bowers’ captivating score to Maren Morris’ two new songs.
- HOW TO DRAW – Join writer/director Chris Sanders as he teaches Lupita Nyong’o how to draw Roz, and learn to draw Fink, Baby Brightbill, and Pinktail with story artist/character designer Genevieve Tsai!
- FLY YOUR OWN BRIGHTBILL – Learn how to make your own Brightbill Kite, mirroring Roz’s task of teaching Brightbill to fly so he can migrate with the other geese!
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