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Fans were first introduced to the delightful world of Dreamworks’ The Wild Robot in 2024, and while it didn’t command as much mainstream attention as other more high-profile projects, it continued to build a successful run at the box office through critical acclaim and positive word of mouth. Now, The Wrap has reported that Dreamworks has greenlit plans for a sequel titled The Wild Robot Escapes, and if it follows the same trend, we could see this become a true franchise, though there will be new directors at the helm.
The Wild Robot Can Be A Big Franchise, Even Slightly Under The Radar
While The Wild Robot didn’t command as much mainstream attention as other films, it went on to become a hit at the box office. The film had a budget of $78 million, and it would ultimately pull in over $334 million worldwide. That’s a nice return, and if the sequel stays in the same ballpark, future films could do even better in terms of box office return.
There’s also a great runway in terms of material, as the sequel will be based on the second book in Peter Brown’s successful novel series. The second book is titled The Wild Robot Escapes, and that will also be the title of the movie sequel, but there’s also a third book in the series titled The Wild Robot Protects, which could easily complete a movie trilogy.
