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“Deadpool & Wolverine” “The unpredictable complexities of ‘Emilia Pérez’ should impress writers, along with some sequels: ‘Dune Part Two,’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and ‘Inside Out 2,’ as well as another animated feature, ‘The Wild Robot.’

“Piece by Piece” “It was a thin year for exceptional animation but not for profitable animation. There are a few big dollar makers, and they will likely catch nominations, including: ‘Despicable Me 4,’ ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘Moana 2,’ ‘The Wild Robot,’ and ‘Piece by Piece’ the animated documentary/music biopic built using the Lego-based animation technique that some people love.”

“Despicable Me 4” “This is a duel between Pixar’s sequel blockbuster ‘Inside Out 2’ and original ‘The Wild Robot,’ which is racking up strong numbers as well.

A decade after winning her Oscar, Nyong’o is taking on projects that strike a personal resonance, including the animated sci-fi adventure “The Wild Robot.”

As our collective nervousness over AI grows each day, “The Wild Robot” emerges from the woods with a completely different take on a man-made being with the ability to learn.