"It Reminds Me Of...Star Wars": Mark Hamill Teases His "Emotional" New Sci-Fi Movie

Summary Hamill sees parallels between The Wild Robot and Star Wars, comparing the emotional depth and appeal to a wide audience.

The Wild Robot is shaping up to be one of 2024's most exciting films, promising visual splendor and emotionally resonant storytelling.

Hamill's endorsement suggests The Wild Robot will be a standout family-friendly film despite potential competition, with good word of mouth expected.

Mark Hamill compares his upcoming animated film The Wild Robot to the original Star Wars. Hamill voices a grizzly bear named Thorn in the story adapted from The Wild Robot novel written by Peter Brown. The new DreamWorks movie tells the story of a sentient robot known as Roz (Lupita Nyong'o) who finds herself stranded in the wilderness and must learn to adapt, while also raising a baby bird and becoming a valued friend of the animals she meets in her new surroundings.

While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at San Diego Comic-Con, Hamill teased parallels between The Wild Robot and the first Star Wars, particularly leading up to the debut of both films. Just as the innovation and spectacle of Star Wars was difficult to describe before the film became a well-known staple of popular culture, Hamill finds it difficult to describe the emotional depth and countless other strengths of The Wild Robot prior to its theatrical release. Check out Hamill's comments below:

It reminds me of back in the day when I was trying to describe Star Wars to people who hadn’t seen it. It’s sumptuous. It’s emotional. It works on so many levels. The kids will love it. The whole family will love it.

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Mark Hamill Makes The Wild Robot Even More Exciting

It Could End Up Being One Of 2024's Best Movies

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Ever since The Wild Robot's first trailer was released, it has been one of 2024's most exciting films, with the visually stunning trailer teasing a deeply emotional and heartfelt story. The new DreamWorks movie looks more devastating than most of Pixar's releases in recent years, giving it a chance to stand out even in the same year when Pixar's Inside Out 2 continues to dominate at the box office. The source material is critically acclaimed and will be brought to life by the star-studded voice cast of Nyong'o, Hamill, Pedro Pascal, Bill Nighy, Catherine O'Hara, Stephanie Hsu, and Kit Connor.

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Hamill's comments now make The Wild Robot even more exciting as he compares it to the beloved movie that forever changed cinema, Hamill's career, and launched a massive franchise. His remarks seemingly confirm that The Wild Robot is just as moving as the teaser trailer indicated it would be. Saying "the whole family will love it" is also promising, as it will be a story accessible for all ages, and should help it perform better at the box office.

The Wild Robot is poised to be visually breathtaking and emotionally resonant in all the best ways.

The Wild Robot is unlikely to have the same box office success as Inside Out 2 or Despicable Me 4, both of which benefited from being part of a popular and established film franchise. It will hopefully do well, though, and Hamill's comments suggest that good word of mouth will spread quickly after its theatrical debut and will make it the best family-friendly film to see in the fall. The Wild Robot is poised to be visually breathtaking and emotionally resonant in all the best ways.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter