How to watch The Wild Robot? Streaming details explored

2024 offered us many cinematic gems, and Chris Sanders' The Wild Robot was definitely one of them. The animated film revolves around a charming friendship between an intelligent robot and a bunch of animals she discovers after getting stranded on an uninhabited, remote island. Produced by Dreamworks Animation, it checks off most boxes for a heartwarming family entertainer. It shows the value of compassion that transcends language barriers and more.

The film was made with a production budget of about $78 million. It grossed over $334 million (per The Numbers) at the worldwide box office. Besides, it was critically acclaimed upon its release and was nominated for 3 Oscars in 2025. The audience also showered it with a lot of praise, and they couldn't get enough of its gorgeous storyline that showed the value of love and humanity.

The film premiered at the 2024 TIFF ahead of its wider theatrical release on September 27, 2024, by Universal Pictures. Eventually, it became available online to stream on Netflix. It is also available to rent on a variety of digital platforms. Let's explore further details about how to watch The Wild Robot online.

How to watch The Wild Robot online? Streaming details explored

The Wild Robot is available to stream on Netflix. It was released on NBC's Peacock for four months before it became available on Netflix in May 2025. This is in accordance with Universal Studios' deal with the streamer.

To watch The Wild Robot online in the United States, you need a Netflix subscription, which currently costs between $7.99 and $24.99, depending on your preferences for ad-based and ad-free offerings.

Otherwise, you can buy or rent the film on different streaming platforms. They are available on Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, where people can access them online. Additionally, Spectrum On Demand, Microsoft Store, or FlixFling also offer an option to rent it.

The film is available in SD, HD, and 4K video quality, and the minimum rental fee is $5.99.

More about The Wild Robot

The Wild Robot follows a moving bond between a robot and animals who learn the value of humanity through the time they spend together in the forest, learning and evolving.

Per Dreamworks Animation, the film's plot summary reads:

"From DreamWorks Animation comes a new adaptation of a literary sensation, Peter Brown's beloved, award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot. The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot--ROZZUM unit 7134, "Roz" for short--that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling."

The voice cast of The Wild Robot is as follows: