In an exciting update, renowned director Chris Sanders has confirmed that The Wild Robot 2 is officially in development at DreamWorks Animation. This announcement has generated significant interest following the film’s recent theatrical release, which has achieved a remarkable worldwide box office gross of over $154 million.
Sanders stated, “100% yes, there are absolutely plans for a second one,” emphasizing the studio’s commitment to expanding this beloved franchise. The Wild Robot has also received widespread acclaim from critics, holding an impressive near-perfect Tomatometer rating and a Popcornmeter score of 98%, based on 186 reviews.
What do we know about The Wild Robot 2?
The sequel will once again be directed by Sanders and is expected to draw from Peter Brown’s second Wild Robot novel, The Wild Robot Escapes, published in 2018. The story follows Robot Roz, who finds herself shipwrecked on a remote island and must adapt to her wild surroundings while facing new challenges as she strives to return home.
The original film featured a stellar voice cast, including Lupita Nyong’o as Roz and Pedro Pascal as Fink, and was produced by Jeff Hermann, known for his work on the Kung Fu Panda series. With high expectations surrounding the sequel, fans are eagerly anticipating more adventures from this compelling world.
