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The Wild Robot was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz
Type of Contender: Animation
Contender Factor: 59.2 out of 85 (Stage 4 of 5 complete)
Stage 1 – Pedigree
Director: Chris Sanders
Writers: Chris Sanders
Stars: Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O’Hara, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Kit Connor, Alexandra Novelle
Techs: Kris Bowers (Mu); Mary Blee (Ed)
Prior Recognition:
Limited Nyong’o, Nighy, Hsu, Sanders, Bowers
Potential Pascal, O’Hara, Blee
Rating: 8 out of 20
Stage 2 – Content
Legacy: Adaptation
Genre: Animation, Adventure
Length: 1h 41m
MPAA Rating: PG
Rating: 20.6 out of 30
Stage 3 – Release
Festival: Toronto (24)
Release Date: Sep. 27, 2024
Strategy: Wide
Rating: 7.7 out of 10
Stage 5 – Audience
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 98%
CinemaScore: A
IMDb Rating: 8.3
Box Office Tally: $121,373,895
Box Office Status: Open
Rating: 13.9 out of 15
