When one imagines thevery best of animation, the likes ofCinderella,Toy Story,andShrekcome to mind. Now it’s about time to addThe Wild Robotto that list, with the movie about to join an enormously impressive Box Office group. Officially,The Wild Robotis about to enter thetop 100 animated movies of all time at the domestic Box Office. Currently, with $121 million in US ticket sales, the adaptation is just $5 million away from entering the top 100, although itsworldwide Box Officeis already greater than several of the films in its way.
BetweenThe Wild Robotand the top 100 sit a selection of beloved animated titles, withThe Good Dinosaurin 103rd,Rangoin 102nd,Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballsin 101st, and 2007’sBee Moviein the all-important spot number 100. There are several other movies from this year in the top 100, which comes as no surprise to anyone who has kept tabs on thesuccess of animated features in 2024. In 53rd spot on the list isKung Fu Panda 4with a domestic haul of $193 million;Despicable Me 4just missed out on the top 15 with a total of $361 million, but it’s the mind-blowing success ofInside Out 2that remains the year’s biggest winner, with the sequel topping the list with a whopping $652 million.
‘The Wild Robot’ is a Public and Critical Hit
The Wild Robot’s magnificent 98%Rotten Tomatoescritical rating is an easy indicator of the film’s success, with almost all who watch it showering the movie with praise. At a time whenDreamWorksmovies have often proved hit-and-miss,The Wild Robotstands as a major return to form for the production company and a reminder that, at their best,they are well worthy of being Pixar’s biggest rivals.The Wild Robotis both narratively and visually a delight, withCollider’s Shaina Weatherhead saying in her review:
“All in all,The Wild Robotis an incredibly impressive feat of both animation and storytelling, and Chris Sanders has another delightful feather in his ever-brimming cap. A remarkable achievement that proves that animated movies are deserving of elite cinematic status, this Dreamworks gem is sure to become an instant classic, proving once and for all that parenting takes a village, and sometimes a jaded, loving possum.”
The Wild Robotis about to enter the top 100 animated movies of all time at the domestic Box Office. you may catch the film in theaters now.
The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot is an animated drama film based on a series of books by Peter Brown. The adaptation is written and directed by Chris Sanders and stars Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, and Catherine O’Hara. The Wild Robot centers on a robot named Rozzum 7134, who becomes stranded on a deserted island and the guardian of a young orphan.
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