“The Wild Robot” (2024) is an animated adventure film based on the beloved children’s book by Peter Brown. Directed by Chris Sanders, the story follows Roz, a highly advanced robot (voiced by Lupita Nyong’o), who finds herself stranded on a remote, uninhabited island after a shipwreck. Initially designed for urban environments, Roz must adapt to the wild, learning to survive in the rugged natural landscape.

As Roz interacts with the island’s wary animal inhabitants, she gradually earns their trust by helping them and forming unexpected bonds, particularly with an orphaned gosling she adopts as her own. Through her journey, Roz discovers themes of belonging, family, and the harmony between technology and nature. The film is a heartwarming and visually stunning tale of resilience, connection, and the beauty of the natural world.

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST

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