The Wild Robot, the upcoming DreamWorks animated feature, is based on Peter Brown’s beloved book. The latest trailer promises an emotional journey revolving around the protagonist robot Roz, voiced by Lupita Nyong’o.
In this trailer, we see Roz shipwrecked and lost in a forest where she eventually befriends several creatures. Among her new friends are fox Fink (voiced by Pedro Pascal), opossum Pinktail (Catherine O’Hara), and goose Longneck (Bill Nighy). Roz also becomes the adoptive parent to a little gosling named Brightbill (voiced by Kit Connor), who endearingly calls Roz “Mom.” Here’s a glimpse of their bonding:
The relationship between Roz and Brightbill anchors much of the film’s emotional core. Roz does everything she can to help Brightbill develop and learn to fly, preparing him for seasonal migrations — showcasing both her physical and emotional growth.
The plot introduces tension when other robots discover Roz and see her as a threat due to her unusual ability to feel emotions. This creates conflict not only with the family of forest-dwelling animals that has accepted Roz but also within Roz herself.
Adding to the narrative depth are vivid animations enriching every scene with vibrant visuals. Chris Sanders, known for hits like Lilo & Stitch and How To Train Your Dragon, directs this movie, ensuring top-tier storytelling combined with stunning animation.
The film’s voice cast is stellar all-around. Aside from Nyong’o as robot Roz, it stars Pedro Pascal as Fox Fink, Catherine O’Hara as opossum Pinktail, Bill Nighy as goose Longneck
, along with Kit Connor and Stephanie Hsu providing other significant voices.
Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster as The Wild Robot navigates through themes of love, care, and what it means to be a community. The second trailer is out now, setting the stage for the film’s release in theaters on September 27, 2024.
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