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Update: Jan. 3, 2025
This article has been updated with the latest pricing information, as well as the official streaming release date for “The Wild Robot.”
Buy or rent ‘The Wild Robot’ on Prime Video
What is The Wild Robot about?
The Wild Robot is based on the book of the same name by Peter Brown. It follows ROZZUM unit 7134 (voiced by Lupita Nyong’o), a robot stranded on a deserted island. Unable to live up to her programming demands completing tasks for humans, ROZZUM — aka “Roz” — must adapt to her new surroundings and look to the island’s wild animals to fulfill her function. Some of those animals include a savvy fox called Fink (Pedro Pascal), a sassy opossum called Pinktail (Catherine O’Hara), and an adorable orphaned gosling (Kit Connor).
Just try not to tear up at the trailer alone. I dare you.
Is The Wild Robot worth watching?
If you cry easily, get the tissues ready. Mashable entertainment reporter Belen Edwards called The Wild Robot “a sweet (and yes, tear-jerking) tale of motherhood and connection, all backed up with some of DreamWorks’ most stunning animation to date.” She also mentioned that it’s “a perfect capstone to celebrate DreamWorks’ 30th anniversary.”
If our own glowing review isn’t enough to persuade you to watch, perhaps the near-perfect 98 percent critic and audience rating at Rotten Tomatoes will. That’s practically unheard of. After exceeding projections for its debut weekend and taking the top spot at the box office, The Wild Robot is now the best-reviewed computer-animated film on Rotten Tomatoes released in the 2020s. It should come as no surprise it made our list of the best films of 2024, with a top 15 spot.
Read our full review of The Wild Robot.
If you’re looking to watch “The Wild Robot,” here are some options for streaming it:
– Prime Video — buy for $19.99, rent for $5.99
– Apple TV+ — buy for $19.99, rent for $5.99
– Fandango at Home (Vudu) — buy for $19.99, rent for $5.99
– Google Play — buy for $19.99, rent for $5.99
– YouTube — buy for $19.99, rent for $5.99
Just a heads up, with rentals you’ll have 30 days to watch the film and 48 hours to finish it once you start.
“The Wild Robot” will start streaming on Peacock on Jan. 24, 2025. Peacock subscription prices have gone up, starting at $7.99 per month with ads or $13.99 per month without. If you’re interested in saving money, there are some ways to get the best Peacock deals.
Unfortunately, Peacock no longer offers a free trial for new users. You’ll have to subscribe to test it out. However, there are ways to get a free subscription, so be sure to check if you qualify for any promotional offers.
For Xfinity customers, there are some great deals available. Depending on your plan, you could get Peacock Premium for free for a period of time. Check your eligibility through your account to see if you qualify.
New customers with Xfinity Internet and an X1 TV Box, Flex streaming TV Box, or a Xumo Stream Box from Xfinity can get Peacock Premium for free for six months.
If you’re a college student and can prove your student status through SheerID, you can get a Peacock Premium subscription for just $1.99 per month for an entire year. Once you’re verified, you’ll receive a unique promo code to use for the discount. Just remember that the code can only be used once (aka, don’t share it with your friends).
First responders who can verify their status via SheerID can also score Peacock Premium for $1.99 per month. If you continue to meet verification qualifications, you can renew the deal annually. Once verified, you’ll receive a unique promo code to drop the price from $7.99 to $1.99 per month. Each year, you’ll have to receive a new promo code to secure the discount. Learn more about eligibility terms and requirements.
Peacock and Instacart partnered up last year to offer paid Instacart+ members a free Peacock Premium subscription. That’s a $79.99 per year value for free. An Instacart+ account costs you $99.99 per year and includes free grocery delivery on orders over $35, lower fees, credit back on eligible pickup orders, and more. Plus, you can kick things off with a two-week free trial. Pro tip: Wait until The Wild Robot starts streaming, then sign up for your trial to watch for free.
Through July 2025, JetBlue TrueBlue members can earn 1,000 free TrueBlue points when they sign up for Peacock. If you have Mosaic status, you can get your first year of Peacock Premium for free (a $79.99 value). Read more about eligibility and terms over on Peacock’s special offer page.
