‘The Wild Robot’ Stands Out as the Only Oscar Nominee Highlighting Climate Change
The animated film passes Good Energy’s Climate Reality Check, emphasizing environmental themes through subtle storytelling.
- Good Energy's Climate Reality Check test evaluates films on whether they acknowledge climate change and feature characters aware of it.
- ‘The Wild Robot’ is the only 2025 Oscar-nominated film to pass the test, showcasing a future affected by rising sea levels and extreme weather.
- The movie subtly integrates climate awareness with scenes like whales swimming over a submerged Golden Gate Bridge and a pamphlet referencing Florida's changing shoreline.
- Experts argue that storytelling can normalize climate awareness, with calls for more films to depict climate realities in relatable and even joyful ways.
- Good Energy hopes Hollywood will continue to weave climate themes into stories to inspire public engagement and reflection on environmental issues.