DreamWorks' The Wild Robot stands far above their recent films, highlighting how disappointing it is when they don't live up to their potential.

That beginning encapsulates the perception of DreamWorks Animation in a nutshell — as the decidedly less ambitious, less artful cousin to Pixar. And it’s hard to say that reputation is totally unearned.

With its comedy-first approach, Dreamworks Animation rarely attempted the kind of sweeping storytelling found at rivals Disney and Pixar.

DreamWorks' The Wild Robot has been called 2024's best animated movie and there are several reasons why it's been getting so much praise.

"The Wild Robot” opened No. 1 in theaters nationwide this weekend, riding in on a wave of critical acclaim. The movie's release coincides with the DreamWorks Animation's 30th anniversary.

DreamWorks' The Wild Robot is an emotional rollercoaster that doesn't end with the credits, as we're breaking down its post-credits scene.

The Wild Robot is based on Peter Brown's bestselling novel of the same name and is a story about Roz, a robot who gets stranded on a remote island and becomes the adoptive mother to a gosling. The film follows Roz as she embarks on a journey of motherhood, heart, growth, and survival.

Both classic and innovative, the film stars the voice of Lupita Nyong’o, who gives carefully nuanced life to a robot lost — but finding itself — in nature.