The Wild Robot continues its impressive box office reign as it passes yet another box office milestone. Based on the book by Peter Brown, the DreamWorks animated movie follows the story of a robot named Roz who has to survive on a seemingly uninhabited island. The film’s talented voice cast stars Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o as the leading robot alongside a supporting cast that includes Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, and Stephanie Hsu. The Wild Robot received rave reviews upon its release, currently holding a near-perfect 98% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Per Collider, The Wild Robot has now crossed a major box office milestone. Recently, the film joined the coveted group of the 100 highest-grossing animated films of all time. This record came after the film grossed $7.4 million this past weekend. In order to get on the top 100 highest-grossing animated films of all time, The Wild Robot had to pass titles such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. It has not yet passed The Good Dinosaur, Bee Movie, and Migration.
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The Wild Robot Is Also Available On Digital
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The Wild Robot’s feat is especially impressive given where the movie is at in the course of its run. Released on September 27, this past weekend represented the film’s sixth weekend in theaters. Beyond this, the animated movie was also made available on digital starting on October 15. This means that people are choosing The Wild Robot over new releases and over buying it to watch at home.
Related The Wild Robot Voice Cast & Character Guide The cast to DreamWork’s film The Wild Robot’s includes Academy Award winners, beloved character actors, and legends of sci-fi and comedy.
The Wild Robot’s reviews have already deemed the film a modern animated classic, and its box office record only further cements this status. While not all the top 100 animated movies by box office results are also considered the highest-achieving in terms of quality, the record still puts the DreamWorks film among good company. The increased exposure and ongoing momentum generated by this box office will also help The Wild Robot gain the traction it needs when it comes time for awards season.
Our Take On The Wild Robot’s Success
2024 Is A Great Year For Animation
Beyond its own accomplishments, The Wild Robot’s success story is a testament to how great a year it has been for animated films. June saw the release of Inside Out 2, which also saw success both financially and critically. The following month, Despicable Me 4 was released, which while a mixed bag critically, did great at the box office. Between these titles and international favorites such as Memoir of a Snail, 2024 will go down as one of the better years for animation in recent times.
Source: Collider