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‘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.

Jake Gyllenhaal in "The Day After Tomorrow" from 2004.
Dani Rojas in "Ted Lasso."
DreamWorks Animation’s "The Wild Robot."
An Oscars statue at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Overview

  • 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.