"Discover your true nature."
Director: Chris Sanders
Cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu
The Wild Robot — Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
The sequence 'A113' appears on the edge of Roz's eye in a close-up at the beginning of the film. Her main processing unit is also referred to as 'Alpha-113'.
A113 is a famous Easter egg that refers to a classroom number at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), a school attended by many influential animators. While famously associated with Pixar films, it's used here as a nod to the alma mater of director Chris Sanders and Head of Story Heidi Jo Gilbert. This marks the first time a DreamWorks Animation film has included this specific reference.
A recurring gag involves a snickering squirrel who is often the butt of a joke, culminating in it getting hit by a rock or acorn.
This running joke is paid off in the post-credits scene. It provides a comedic through-line and highlights Roz's kindness, as she even saves this troublesome squirrel during the winter, showing her compassion extends to everyone.
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