The fall has been full of some great and imaginative films for all ages to enjoy. However, on the animation side of things, no film has touched moviegoers' hearts quite likeThe Wild Robot. TheDreamWorksfilm debuted in late September and hasn’t left the pop culture conversation since. That’s both critically and at the box office. Now, as the coming-of-age story continues to thrive in theaters,The Wild Robotis getting a new adorableFunko Popset.
The new Funko Pop features the three main characters fromWild Robot. They would beRoz the robot, Brightbill the goose and Fink the fox. The figures perfectly captureDreamWorks' updated animation styleand there’s a ton of great detail found on this piece. The battle damage on Roz’s exterior and the texture on Fink’s fluffy tail, just to name a few. The figure will be the standard Funko $11.99 USD price, with itcurrently set to be released in May 2025.
What’s ‘The Wild Robot’ About?
Based on the 2016 book of the same name byPeter Brown,Wild Robotfollows a service robot named Roz after she crash lands on an uninhabited island. At first, her main goal is survival, as the animals of the island are vicious. However, as she waits to get picked up,an accident causes Roz to become a caretaker of an abandoned gosling. With the help of her new fox friend Fink and the rest of the island, who slowly warm to her presents, Roz learns that life is full of unforeseen objectives. Learning to love and becoming a mother complicates her very existence for the better.
Whether it be the emotional direction, therich screenplay, the fantastic soundtrack or the nuanced voice acting,Wild Robot’s range is somethingfew films of its genre have ever accomplished.It’s a deep and authentic tale about found-family, learning to love our neighbors and motherhood. Through all its tear-jerking and feel-good moments, audiences have found anew animated world to fall in love with. The film has alreadymade almost $300 million worldwidein just under two months of release with no signs. The near-perfect 98% certified-fresh critics score onRotten Tomatoesmay have also been a big factor inWild Robot’s continued success.
Can You Watch ‘The Wild Robot’ at Home?
The Wild Robotcan be watched at homeviapaid VOD platformsfor $19.99 (rental) or $29.99 (purchase), butyou can still see this magical adventure in theaters. You can grab your tickets now onFandango’s website. The trailer can be viewed below. However, before you head out to the theater, you can pre-orderWild Robot’s Funko Pop set onEntertainment Earth’s Website.
The Wild Robot
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.
