DreamWorks Animation has approved a sequel to the animated film “The Wild Robot.” The original film has been successful at the box office, making over $100 million globally since its release. Director Chris Sanders confirmed plans for a second film while speaking at a recent event.
“The Wild Robot” tells the story of ROZZUM unit 7134, nicknamed “Roz.” Roz is a robot who becomes shipwrecked on an uninhabited island. In the film, Roz must learn to survive in her new environment. She also raises an orphaned baby goose. The movie features the voices of famous actors like Lupita Nyong’o and Pedro Pascal.
Nyong’o, who voices Roz, drew inspiration from chatty digital assistants when creating her character. She wanted Roz to have a “can-do” attitude as she evolved and expressed herself on the island. The film also stars Catherine O’Hara, Stephanie Hsu, and Bill Nighy. Their performances add depth and variety to the animated world.
As the producer of big animation franchises like “Shrek” and “Kung Fu Panda,” DreamWorks has a strong track record of family-friendly blockbusters. “The Wild Robot” continues this success. While details of the sequel are still under wraps, fans are excited to see more adventures in the charming world created by Sanders and his team.
As the first movie remains in theaters distributed by Universal Pictures, confirmation of a second film celebrates its current success and promises more stories ahead in the animated universe. Details like the sequel’s plot and release date will be announced in the future.
