The following contains spoilers for The Wild Robot, now playing in theaters
The Wild Robot’spost-credits scene is a funny little addition to the DreamWorks film. Based on the Peter Brown book series of the same name, The Wild Robot is largely focused on Roz, a mechanical marvel in the future who becomes stranded on a remote island. Adjusting to her life in the wild and becoming the adopted mother to an orphaned gosling, Roz finds herself contending with the fears and prejudices of the animals surrounding them. However,The Wild Robot’s cast of characterssteadily develops into unexpected allies and dependable friends by the film’s climax.
It’s a sweet development and ends up playing directly into the gag hidden at the end of the credits for the film. It’s a minor moment that doesn’t undercut the emotional journey of the characters, all while reaffirming that two of the most distinct supporting characters still retain some of the sardonic sides that had defined them earlier in the film. Their unity in the post-credits scene, in contrast to their earlier bickering, highlights the impact thatThe Wild Robot’s endinghad on their lives.
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The Wild Robot’s Post-Credits Scene Unites Fink & Paddler
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The Wild Robotdoes have a brief post-credits scene, which features Fink and Paddler in the aftermath ofThe Wild Robot’s emotionally stirringstory. Earlier in the film, both animals had been anti-social and aggressive, especially towards one another. Roz’s influence and kindness ended up impacting both of them, helping them grow into more empathetic animals who could help others. Their former feud is even played for laughs during the climax, with Paddle demanding a specific apology from Fink before helping fight against the robots coming to take Roz.
The post-credits scene shows the pair of them hanging out together on the island, suggesting they retain the bond that was forged between them during the chaos ofThe Wild Robot’s ending. It’s a sweet beat that is given a comedic button with their casual dismissal of the squirrel who’s been on the Island as well. While they may be better now, especially given their standoff-ish nature earlier in the film, they are still their sardonic selves. The moment is played for laughs, butit does build off earlier events of the filmto pay off two running gags.
The Wild Robot’s Post-Credits Scene Pays Off The Movie’s Earlier Jokes
Return Of The Rock
Two running gags from the first half ofThe Wild Robotpay offin the post-credits scene, giving it a comedic purpose that would have distracted from the more earnest emotions of the movie’s ending. Early in the film, Fink tells Roz that the core concept of comedy is seeing someone else in pain. As a result, there are multiple quick beats where someone is hit with a rock to generate a laugh. The movie repeats the gag, this time with the squirrel getting pelted with a rock.
This also pays off the running gag about other characters disliking the snickering Squirrel. The Squirrel can be seen repeatedly in the film as one of the animals who distrust Roz, at one point even attacking her when she offers her assistance. The squirrel is eventually saved by Roz during the winter. His guffawing at the other animals has made him a target of the other creatures on the Island, and he finally gets shut up with a well-placed rock.It’s a lighthearted and silly way to end the film.
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The biggest takeaway from the post-credits scene ofThe Wild Robotis the confirmation that the peace between the animals seems to be going strong, even in Roz’s absence. For much of the film, the animals are territorial and (at best) aggressive towards one another and outsiders. One of the big emotional beats of the film’s climax is seeing the animals overcome their conflicts and develop a connection with Roz.
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They fight for her, and even promise to remain friendly even after she leaves. While Thorn the bear agreeing not to chase Fink suggested this turn was permanent, the post-credits scene implies it will indeed continue.Fink and Paddle being seen together highlights the film’s themes about community and acceptance. It’s a cute development that could actually lead naturally to the kind of plot points seen in the sequels toThe Wild Robot’s source material, which eventually returned to the Island. It’s a cute and funny final touch for DreamWork’s version ofThe Wild Robot.
The Wild Robot
Cast
The Wild Robot is an animated drama film based on a series of books by Peter Brown. The adaptation is written and directed by Chris Sanders and stars Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, and Catherine O’Hara. The Wild Robot centers on a robot named Rozzum 7134, who becomes stranded on a deserted island and the guardian of a young orphan.
