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Looking for a family-friendly film with stunning visuals, an impressive voice cast, and a story that will tug at your heartstrings? The Wild Robot is all of that and more.
It boasts a versatile cast that truly brings the characters to life, including Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us), Catherine O'Hara (Schitt's Creek), Bill Nighy (Love Actually), Kit Connor (Heartstopper), Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Mark Hamill (Star Wars), Matt Berry (What We Do in the Shadows), and Ving Rhames (Mission: Impossible). It also celebrates DreamWorks' 30th anniversary and brings us the next great movie robot.
Though it just hit theaters in September, it's officially available to watch at home, where you can silently sob in peace. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch The Wild Robot.
What is The Wild Robot about?
The Wild Robot is based on the book of the same name by Peter Brown. It follows ROZZUM unit 7134 (voiced by Lupita Nyong'o), a robot stranded on a deserted island. Unable to live up to her programming demands completing tasks for humans, ROZZUM — aka "Roz" — must adapt to her new surroundings and look to the island's wild animals to fulfill her function. Some of those animals include a savvy fox called Fink (Pedro Pascal), a sassy opossum called Pinktail (Catherine O’Hara), and an adorable orphaned gosling (Kit Connor).
Just try not to tear up at the trailer alone. I dare you.
Is The Wild Robot worth watching?
If you cry easily, get the tissues ready. Mashable entertainment reporter Belen Edwards called The Wild Robot "a sweet (and yes, tear-jerking) tale of motherhood and connection, all backed up with some of DreamWorks' most stunning animation to date." She also mentioned that it's "a perfect capstone to celebrate DreamWorks' 30th anniversary."
If our own glowing review isn't enough to persuade you to watch, perhaps the near-perfect 98 percent critic and audience rating at Rotten Tomatoes will. That's practically unheard of. After exceeding projections for its debut weekend and taking the top spot at the box office, The Wild Robot is now the best-reviewed computer-animated film on Rotten Tomatoes released in the 2020s.
Read our full review of The Wild Robot.
How to watch The Wild Robot at home
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Less than a month after its theatrical debut, The Wild Robot is already available to watch at home. Thanks to digital video-on-demand retailers like Prime Video and Apple TV+, you can rent or purchase the film online. If you'd rather stream The Wild Robot, keep scrolling for more information.
Here are some quick links to rent or purchase The Wild Robot starting Oct. 15:
Prime Video — buy for $29.99, rent for $24.99
Apple TV+ — buy for $29.99, rent for $24.99
Fandango at Home (Vudu) —buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99
Google Play — buy for $29.99, rent for $19.99
YouTube —buy for $29.99, rent for $19.99
Note: Keep in mind that with rentals, you'll only get 30 days to watch the film and just 48 hours to finish once you start it.
Is The Wild Robot streaming?
Since the film only hit theaters in late September, there's no official streaming date yet for The Wild Robot. It'll likely be a couple of months until it makes its streaming debut, but in the meantime, you can either rent or purchase it on VOD retailers or prepare by signing up for Peacock. Since NBCUniversal owns DreamWorks Animation, The Wild Robot is expected to stream on Peacock eventually alongside other recent Universal and DreamWorks hits, like The Fall Guy, Kung Fu Panda 4, and Abigail.
Peacock recently raised its prices, with subscriptions now starting at $7.99 per month with ads or $13.99 per month without ads. But fortunately, we've found a few different ways you can save some money—check out the best Peacock deals below.
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Xfinity Internet customers who are Diamond or Platinum Xfinity Rewards members can get Peacock Premium for free by redeeming a reward for it. Sign in at xfinity.com/rewards and choose Peacock as a reward. Then, wait for your email (it may take a few hours) with instructions on activating the offer.
NOW TV customers can also receive Peacock Premium as part of their service.
New customers with Xfinity Internet and an X1 TV Box, Flex streaming TV Box, or a Xumo Stream Box from Xfinity can get Peacock Premium for free for six months.
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If you're a college student and can prove your student status through SheerID, you can get a Peacock Premium subscription for just $1.99 per month for an entire year. Once you're verified, you'll receive a unique promo code to use for the discount. Just remember that the code can only be used once (aka, don't share it with your friends).
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First responders who can verify their status via SheerID can also score Peacock Premium for $1.99 per month. If you continue to meet verification qualifications, you can renew the deal annually. Once verified, you'll receive a unique promo code to drop the price from $7.99 to $1.99 per month. Each year, you'll have to receive a new promo code to secure the discount. Learn more about eligibility terms and requirements.
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Peacock and Instacart partnered up last year to offer paid Instacart+ members a free Peacock Premium subscription. That's a $79.99 per year value for free. An Instacart+ account costs you $99.99 per year and includes free grocery delivery on orders over $35, lower fees, credit back on eligible pickup orders, and more. Plus, you can kick things off with a two-week free trial. Pro tip: Wait until The Wild Robot starts streaming, then sign up for your trial to watch for free.
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Through July 2025, JetBlue TrueBlue members can earn 1,000 free TrueBlue points when they sign up for Peacock. If you have Mosaic status, you can get your first year of Peacock Premium for free (a $79.99 value). Read more about eligibility and terms over on Peacock's special offer page.
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The home to Universal Pictures theatrical releases, including DreamWorks, as well as NBC classics, Peacock has a pretty extensive catalog —especially for the price. You can watch recent releases like Abigail, The Fall Guy, Kung Fu Panda 4, and Monkey Man, andclassics like Shrek, Labyrinth, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, andthe entire Harry Potter franchise. TV-wise, you can stream NBC classics like The Office, New Girl, and 30 Rock, as well as newer Peacock Originals like Poker Face and Mrs. Davis.
Peep our watch guides for the best shows on Peacock, the most binge-worthy shows on Peacock, the best horror movies on Peacock, and more recommendations.
In order to get Peacock for free in 2024, you'll either need an eligible Xfinity subscription, an Instacart+ subscription, or JetBlue Mosaic status (see more details above). Unfortunately, there's no longer a free trial available for new users.
As of July 18, Peacock jacked up the prices of both its ad-supported and ad-free tiers. Peacock Premium (with ads) was just $5.99 per month, but has since increased to $7.99 per month. Meanwhile, Peacock Premium Plus (no ads) went from $11.99 per month to $13.99 per month. The annual subscription prices also increased from $59.99 per year to $79.99 per year and $119.99 per year to $139.99 per year. Sure, it's still relatively low compared to some other streamers, but it's still a bummer.
Christina Buff
Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you’re ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she’s your girl.
Christina received a B.S. in Business Communication (concentration in writing) from Stevenson University and began her professional journey writing and editing press releases. Since then, she’s written content for a marketing agency, blogged for celebrities, and covered local news, politics, women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and just about everything in between for various publications.
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