Robots is a 2005 American
computer-animated science fiction comedy film produced by
Blue Sky Studios for
20th Century Fox, and was released theatrically on March 11, 2005. The story was created by
Chris Wedge and
William Joyce, a children's book author/illustrator. Originally developing a film version of Joyce's book
Santa Calls, Joyce and Wedge then decided to develop an original story about a world of robots. Joyce served as producer and production designer for the film. It features the voices of
Ewan McGregor,
Halle Berry,
Greg Kinnear,
Mel Brooks,
Amanda Bynes,
Drew Carey and
Robin Williams. The film received mixed or positive reviews from critics with critics praising the animation and visuals, but criticizing the story and it earned $260.7 million on a $75 million budget.