Oscar-Nominated $334 Million Sci-Fi Movie To Leave Netflix Shortly

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As a huge animation fan, I’m a little bummed to hear that one of the best films of 2025 is leaving Netflix soon. It’s a really special sci-fi movie that’s been getting a ton of buzz – seriously, it’s one of those rare family films critics actually love. Plus, the voice acting is amazing. If you haven’t seen it yet, you’ll have a limited time to stream it before it heads somewhere else!

The Wild Robot is leaving Netflix in March

The popular animated film, The Wild Robot, will be leaving Netflix on March 26, 2026, according to What’s on Netflix. It’s been a hit with both critics and audiences since its release, earning a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

I recently watched this really heartwarming animated film directed by Chris Sanders, and it’s based on a fantastic book by Peter Brown. The story follows Roz, a robot who unexpectedly finds herself stranded on a deserted island. It’s amazing to watch her learn to survive and ultimately becomes a protector to a group of orphaned animals – it’s a really touching journey!

Chris Sanders is a popular animator famous for creating many cherished films, including classics like Lilo & Stitch, The Croods, and How to Train Your Dragon.

The movie’s story about love, staying alive, and surprising connections really resonated with audiences. Despite costing $78 million to make, it earned about $334 million around the world, proving that its heartfelt story and beautiful images were a winning combination.

This movie is a fun adventure with heartwarming family moments and a bit of science fiction, making it enjoyable for everyone. It also boasts fantastic voice acting from Lupita Nyong’o and Pedro Pascal.

Netflix obtained the rights to stream The Wild Robot through a typical agreement where the movie moves between different streaming services over time. It became available on Netflix in May 2025 after initially streaming on Peacock, but will leave Netflix this March and return to Peacock.

It’s common for major animated movies to move between streaming services. Studios usually sign deals that give them exclusive streaming rights for a certain period, so films become available on different platforms as those contracts change.

Originally reported by Rishabh Shandilya on ComingSoon.

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2026-02-09 16:27