**Revised Guide: How to View *The Wild Robot***
**Update: Dec. 31, 2024, 1:15 p.m. EST**
This article has been refreshed to provide information on discounted rental and purchasing options for *The Wild Robot* along with new information regarding its awaited streaming release date.
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### Quick Overview for Watching *The Wild Robot*
Searching for a touching, family-oriented film with breathtaking visuals and a stellar voice cast? *The Wild Robot* offers just that and so much more. With performances from Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O’Hara, and others, this DreamWorks movie is an essential experience. After its theatrical release in September, it’s now ready for you to enjoy at home.
Here’s all you need to know about viewing *The Wild Robot*.
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### What Is *The Wild Robot* About?
Inspired by Peter Brown’s cherished book, *The Wild Robot* traces the journey of Roz, a robot stranded on an uninhabited island. Voiced by Lupita Nyong’o, Roz has to adjust to her new surroundings and lean on the island’s wildlife for survival. The film is filled with a vibrant ensemble, including a witty fox (Pedro Pascal), a feisty opossum (Catherine O’Hara), and a charming orphaned gosling (Kit Connor).
DreamWorks’ 30th-anniversary tribute would not be whole without this visually captivating and emotionally impactful story of connection and resilience.
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### Is *The Wild Robot* Worth Your Time?
Definitely. If you appreciate touching narratives, prepare your tissues. According to Mashable’s review, it is “a charming (and truly emotional) story of motherhood and bonds,” complemented by some of DreamWorks’ most stunning animation. It stands as one of the highest-rated animated films of the decade, with an impressive 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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### How to Watch *The Wild Robot* from Home
*The Wild Robot* is currently available for digital rental or purchase via popular video-on-demand services.
#### Rent or Buy Starting Oct. 15:
– **[Prime Video](https://zdcs.link/Qp6Brw)**: $19.99 to purchase, $5.99 to rent
– **[Apple TV+](https://zdcs.link/zjG8dM)**: $19.99 to purchase, $5.99 to rent
– **[YouTube](https://zdcs.link/Qp6Brw)**: $19.99 to purchase, $5.99 to rent
– **[Google Play](https://zdcs.link/z3bOwP)**: $19.99 to purchase, $5.99 to rent
– **[Fandango at Home (Vudu)](https://zdcs.link/QGV8vx)**: $19.99 to purchase, $5.99 to rent
**Note:** Rentals offer a 30-day window to start viewing and 48 hours to complete it once initiated.
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### Is *The Wild Robot* Available for Streaming?
Although there isn’t an official streaming date confirmed yet, *The Wild Robot* is anticipated to premiere on Peacock in January 2025. Given that DreamWorks falls under NBCUniversal, Peacock seems to be the probable streaming host for the film, along with other recent successes like *Kung Fu Panda 4* and *The Fall Guy*.
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