DreamWorks is celebrating a successful 2024 with its animated film The Wild Robot. The movie, which features Roz, a robot who loves nature and wildlife, became an unexpected hit, making $325 million globally.
The film’s success with both audiences and critics has helped it become one of the highest-rated films produced by the studio. It has also earned a nomination for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards, further solidifying its popularity.
The story of Roz, voiced by Lupita Nyong’o, resonated with viewers of all ages. When it hit theaters last year, it was praised for its heartwarming and adventurous plot, with many excited to see what happens next in the story.
The film is based on Peter Brown’s 2016 novel The Wild Robot. Due to its success, a sequel is already in the works, allowing audiences to find out what happens next in Roz’s journey.
Writer-director Chris Sanders and producer Jeff Hermann are excited to work on the sequel. According to Hermann, the direction of the story is clear from the ending of the first film.
At the end of The Wild Robot, Roz has found a new home on a deserted island where she forms a bond with the animals, especially a gosling she adopts and names Brightbill (voiced by Kit Connor).
DreamWorks’ Sequel to ‘The Wild Robot’ is Coming Soon
However, Roz is faced with danger when she narrowly escapes capture by her creators at Universal Dynamics, who want to take her back. In the end, Roz promises to return to the company and keep the island safe from any future threats.
Hermann explains that the sequel will likely pick up from this moment, following Roz’s efforts to fulfill her promise and return to the island. He adds that the second book in the Wild Robot series will inform the direction of the story in the upcoming sequel, as the story continues to unfold in the next chapter.
In an interview at the Saturn Awards, Sanders and Hermann were asked about the plans for the sequel. They emphasized that while work is still in the early stages, they are drawing inspiration from Peter Brown’s second book, The Wild Robot Escapes.
This will help keep Roz and Brightbill’s storyline intact, offering a continuation of the emotional journey. Sanders also hinted that the team hopes to make a trilogy of films, allowing the full story from Brown’s books to be told on the big screen.
Sanders shared his excitement about adapting the trilogy, noting that each book in the series offers new themes, characters, and places, yet all are connected to the same story. The books have a natural progression, and Sanders believes this allows them to show new adventures for Roz and Brightbill.
He mentioned that the creative process has already been closely linked with Peter Brown’s work, as the author was finishing illustrations for the third book during the early stages of the film’s production.
Fans can look forward to the return of familiar voices in the sequel. While the cast hasn’t been officially confirmed, stars like Nyong’o, Connor, and Pedro Pascal will likely reprise their roles. For now, DreamWorks is keeping quiet about the details, but fans can expect an exciting continuation of The Wild Robot’s story.
The first film is currently streaming on Peacock, and the sequel promises more adventure, heartwarming moments, and a deep scheme of nature and technology. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see where Roz’s journey takes her next.
