The Wild Robot’s digital release date has been revealed.The Wild Robotis a DreamWorks animated movie about a robot named Roz who is stranded on an uninhabited island following a shipwreck. The film is directed by Chris Sanders andfeatures a leading voice cast including Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Billy Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Matt Berry, Ving Rhames, Mark Hamill, and Catherine O’Hara.
Now, Universal Pictures has revealed the release date forThe Wild Robot. The film will becomeavailable to own or rent on digital starting tomorrow, October 15. There is also a pre-order available forBlu-ray and Ultra 4K HD DVD, both of which will be made available starting on December 3. Select versions ofThe Wild Robotwill come with special bonus features. Some of said bonus content includes a Meet the Cast feature, a look behind the making of the music forThe Wild Robot, a demonstration of how to draw the lead characters, and a glimpse into the recording booth.
What This Release Date Means For The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot Will Not Be Exclusively In Theaters For Long
The Wild Robotinitially released in theaters on September 27. With a VOD release date starting on October 15, this means that the film will have less than one month of exclusive theatrical release before it becomes digitally available. In fact,The Wild Robotwill have only gotten three weekends of theatrical exclusivity. This release date could hurt the longevity ofThe Wild Robot’s box office, as those who have the opportunity to see it at home may be less likely to go to the theater.
The Wild Robot Combines 6 Favorite Animated Movie Robots Into One
The Wild Robot’s Roz is a wonderful character, and she has a lot in common with other beloved animated characters, visually and with her personality.
The Wild Robot’s early digital release date is not indicative of a box office failure for the DreamWorks film, however. In fact,The Wild Robothas done fairly well in theaters thus far, bringing in over $148 million worldwide at the global box office thus far. Furthermore, the VOD release date announcement came shortly afterThe Wild Robot 2was announced to be in development. So, even though it has not been given a long theater-only release,The Wild Robotis clearly shown to be successful.
Why The Wild Robot Is A Must-See Animated Feature
The Wild Robot Tells An Original Story
In a year inundated with animated sequels, I am thrilled to see a film likeThe Wild Robotsucceed as much as it has. The film is a book adaptation, so while it is not entirely original content,The Wild Robotdoes offer a unique animated worldthat brings a new perspective when compared to films likeDespicable Me 4orKung Fu Panda 4, which continue existing franchises. I’m hoping thatThe Wild Robothas a successful digital release, allowing the film to continue finding an audience beyond theaters.
The Wild Robot
Cast
The Wild Robot is an animated drama film based on a series of books by Peter Brown. The adaptation is written and directed by Chris Sanders and stars Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, and Catherine O’Hara. The Wild Robot centers on a robot named Rozzum 7134, who becomes stranded on a deserted island and the guardian of a young orphan.
