During a recent interview, acclaimed director Chris Sanders opened up about future plans for DreamWorks Animation‘s latest sci-fi adventure movie, confirming that The Wild Robot 2 is indeed currently in development.
“100% yes, there are absolutely plans for a second one,” Sanders told Deadline about the sequel.
This comes after two weeks since the film made its theatrical release. So far, it has earned a worldwide gross of over $154 million at the box office. In addition to its commercial success, The Wild Robot has also garnered positive reviews from critics. It currently holds a near-perfect Tomatometer rating and Popcornmeter of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 186 reviews.
What do we know about The Wild Robot 2?
The Wild Robot 2 is expected to be directed by Sanders once again. It will most likely be based on Peter Brown’s second Wild Robot novel, titled The Wild Robot Escapes, which was first published in 2018.
The sequel book’s official synopsis reads, “Shipwrecked on a remote, wild island, Robot Roz learned from the unwelcoming animal inhabitants and adapted to her surroundings, but can she survive the challenges of the civilized world and find her way home to Brightbill and the island?”
The first installment starred Lupita Nyong’o as Roz, Pedro Pascal as Fink, Catherine O’Hara as Pinktail, Bill Nighy as Longneck, Kit Connor as Brightbill, Stephanie Hsu as robot Vontra, Mark Hamill as Thorn, Matt Berry as Paddler, and Ving Rhames as Thunderbolt. It was directed by Sanders, who’s best known for his works on iconic movies such as Croods, How to Train Your Dragon, and Lilo & Stitch. It is produced by long-time Kung Fu Panda producer Jeff Hermann.
Source: Deadline
