Sequel in Development at DreamWorks Animation
During a current interview, acclaimed director Chris Sanders opened up about future plans for DreamWorks Animation‘s newest sci-fi journey film, confirming that The Wild Robot 2 is certainly presently in growth.
“100% yes, there are absolutely plans for a second one,” Sanders instructed Deadline concerning the sequel.
This comes after two weeks for the reason that movie made its theatrical launch. So far, it has earned a worldwide gross of over $154 million at the field workplace. In addition to its industrial success, The Wild Robot has additionally garnered constructive critiques from critics. It presently holds a near-perfect Tomatometer score and Popcornmeter of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, primarily based on 186 critiques.
What will we find out about The Wild Robot 2?
The Wild Robot 2 is predicted to be directed by Sanders as soon as once more. It will probably be primarily based on Peter Brown’s second Wild Robot novel, titled The Wild Robot Escapes, which was first printed in 2018.
The sequel e-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 robotic Vontra, Mark Hamill as Thorn, Matt Berry as Paddler, and Ving Rhames as Thunderbolt. It was directed by Sanders, who’s greatest recognized for his works on iconic motion pictures corresponding to Croods, How to Train Your Dragon, and Lilo & Stitch. It is produced by long-time Kung Fu Panda producer Jeff Hermann.
Source: Deadline
