The Wild Robot is the latest release from DreamWorks Animation and allegedly one of the final movies animated fully in-house at the company. The movie, directed by Chris Sanders (Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon), explores the connection between technology and nature with the help of a superstar voice cast featuring Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, and Mark Hamill. IGN's The Wild Robot review called it "a tear-jerking and unpredictable animated adventure."The film is getting a bunch of awards season buzz including four Golden Globe nominations and another 10 Annie Award nominations, the most of any film this year that will almost certainly lead it to an Oscar nomination for, at minimum, Best Animated Feature. A sequel has already been announced with Sanders returning to direct. If you're wondering how and where you can watch The Wild Robot in theaters (once again) or online, take a look at the info below.PlayHow to Watch The Wild Robot Showtimes and StreamingThe Wild Robot released on September 27 and came to digital October 15 after less than a month of theatrical exclusivity. However, Dreamworks announced on December 30 that it'll be returning to theaters January 17. It's pretty obviously a way to punch up its chances as Oscars season takes off, but hey, no one's complaining about another chance to see it on the big screen.At the time of writing, the theater sites haven't updated the showtime status with the announcement, but keep an eye out for then they do:How to Watch The Wild Robot OnlineThe Wild Robot is now available to rent or buy digitally from premium video on demand (PVOD) services. Available nowThe Wild Robot (Digital) See it at AmazonThe Wild Robot Streaming Release DateThe Wild Robot will eventually be released on Peacock, followed by Netflix. As part of Universal's licensing deal for its animated movies, The Wild Robot will make its streaming debut on Peacock for four months, before moving to Netflix for 10 months, then back to Peacock for four more.Universal has yet to announce a streaming date for The Wild Robot. The distributor's last three animated movies to hit streaming Kung Fu Panda 4, Migration, and Trolls: Band Together came to Peacock 106, 120, and 120 days after their respective theatrical debuts. Since The Wild Robot is heading back to theaters in mid-January, that window will likely be extended and it might not be be available on Peacock until mid February 2025.The Wild Robot Blu-ray Now Available4K and Blu-ray editions of The Wild Robot are out now, officially released on December 3. Releases December 3The Wild Robot (4K UHD + Blu-ray)Now available for preorderSee it at AmazonYou can check out our full list of upcoming Blu-rays for more info about physical releases. What Is The Wild Robot About?The Wild Robot is an animated sci-fi movie based on the novel of the same name by Peter Brown. Here's the official synopsis from Universal: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 Wild Robot (Volume 1)By Peter BrownSee it at AmazonThe Wild Robot CastThe Wild Robot was written and directed by Chris Sanders (Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon). It stars the following actors:Lupita Nyong'o as RozPedro Pascal as FinkMark Hamill as ThornCatherine OHara as PinktailBill Nighy as LongneckKit Connor as BrightbillStephanie Hsu as VontraMatt Berry as PaddlerVing Rhames as ThunderboltThe Wild Robot Rating and RuntimeThe Wild Robot is Rated PG for action/peril and thematic elements.1 hour and 41 minutes including credits.Looking for more coverage from IGN? Check out our lists of the biggest upcoming movies of 2024.Jordan covers games, shows, and movies as a freelance writer for IGN.