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,...