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DreamWorks Greenlights 'The Wild Robot Escapes' With New Directing Team

Chris Sanders returns as screenwriter with the story drawn from Peter Brown’s second novel.

Overview

  • Troy Quane will direct the sequel, with original film head of story Heidi Jo Gilbert serving as co-director.
  • Producer Jeff Hermann is set to return, maintaining continuity from the 2024 hit.
  • The adaptation follows the book’s premise of Roz and Brightbill seeking to leave a dairy farm and find their way back to the island.
  • The project is in early development with no release date announced and no cast confirmations yet.
  • The first film earned strong acclaim, multiple Oscar and BAFTA nominations, and more than $300 million worldwide, prompting trade reports to note potential for further installments drawn from the book trilogy.