Wikimedia Commons/The Wild Robot Escapes Movie Sequel 'The Wild Robot Escapes' announced! New directors, Chris Sanders returns to write. Discover the next chapter for Roz. March 16, 2026 AceShowbiz - The highly anticipated sequel to the 2024 animated hit The Wild Robot, titled The Wild Robot Escapes, has officially been announced, along with new details about its story and creative team. TheWrap reports that Troy Quane will direct the follow-up, with Heidi Jo Gilbert joining as co-director.