DreamWorks Animation at 30: Painting a bright path forward with ‘The Wild Robot’

AP Film Writer

“The Wild Robot” was going to be different for DreamWorks Animation. That was the point. The studio, which is celebrating its 30th year, has been in the process of getting back to its roots since Margie Cohn took the helm in 2019. “The Wild Robot” is a key part of the equation: A visually arresting, ambitious movie that stands apart from beloved franchises like “Shrek,” “How to Train Your Dragon” and “Kung Fu Panda.” Director Chris Sanders used new technology to bring humans back into the animation process in a way they haven’t been in decades. So far, the strategy has worked. “The Wild Robot” topped the box office this past weekend.