Universal and DreamWorks Animation<\/strong> have struck gold with their latest family-friendly animated film, The Wild Robot<\/a>. The movie, directed by Chris Saunders, has already garnered $1.95 million in\u2062 Thursday previews, setting the stage for a strong opening weekend. Projections suggest that the film could rake in between $24 million to\u2064 $30 million, potentially dethroning \u2062Warner Bros.’ spooky\u2064 sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice<\/a>, which has held the top spot for the past three weeks.<\/p>\n The Wild Robot<\/strong> tells the story of ROZZUM unit 7134, affectionately known as Roz, voiced by Lupita Nyong\u2019o. Stranded on a planet teeming with wildlife, Roz embarks on a journey of survival and self-discovery.\u2063 Along the way, she encounters a host of critters, each brought to life by a star-studded cast. Pedro Pascal voices \u200bFink, \u2064a cunning red fox, \u2063while Kit Conner lends his voice to Brightbill, a Canada goose. Other notable voices include Catherine O\u2019Hara as Pinktail, a mother opossum, and Bill\u2064 Nighy as Longneck, a \u2062wise\u2064 goose.<\/p>\n The film\u2019s characters are not just charming but also intricately designed to reflect \u2063their unique personalities. For instance, Thorn<\/strong>, a grizzly bear voiced by Mark Hamill, exudes a blend of strength and wisdom, while Thunderbolt<\/strong>, a falcon voiced by Ving Rhames, brings a sense of majesty and vigilance. Stephanie Hsu\u2019s portrayal of Vontra, a fellow\u200c robot, adds another layer of complexity to Roz\u2019s\u2064 journey, highlighting themes of companionship\u2064 and resilience.<\/p>\n While The Wild Robot<\/strong> is \u2062poised for \u200bsuccess, it faces stiff competition from other releases.\u200b Tim Burton\u2019s\u200b Beetlejuice Beetlejuice<\/a> \u2064is\u200b expected to secure the second spot with an estimated $13 million to $15 million. Paramount\u2019s\u200d animated origin story, Transformers One<\/a>, is projected to earn between $12 million to $14 million, likely placing it in third.<\/p>\nA tale of survival and friendship<\/h2>\n
A deeper look at the characters<\/h3>\n
Competing\u200b for the spotlight<\/h2>\n
A legendary director’s ambitious project<\/h2>\n