US Edition‘Hoppers’ review: Unhinged humor, writing gets Pixar back on track
Pixar’s eco-themed sci-fi comedy Hoppers is set for a global launch with an $88 million forecast and a 97% critics score, marking the studio’s strongest original opening since 2017.
- On March 6, 2026, Pixar's Hoppers opened worldwide with a forecasted $88 million debut and a 97 percent Rotten Tomatoes critics score, signaling strong early success.
- After long development, Director Daniel Chong shaped the film around themes of technology and nature, consulting Emily Fairfax, PhD, for six years to ensure realism.
- Playing in 4,000 theaters including 400-plus Imax, 1,000 premium, and over 2,200 3D screens, Mabel rallies King George and animals against Mayor Jerry Generazzo.
- Analysts say Hoppers could give Pixar its biggest original opening in nearly a decade, with early audiences praising its creativity and humor, boosted by momentum from Disney Animation's Zootopia 2, which earned north of $1.86 billion globally.
- Staggered international releases give Hoppers room to build momentum later this month, opening in 81 percent of markets including Japan , while competing with Warner Bros.' The Bride! projected at $16 million to $18 million domestically.
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Patty's Picks: New animated film 'Hoppers' praised for original concept and character depth
3-6-26-Patty’s Picks INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Patty Spitler reviewed the new Hoppers from Pixar and Walt Disney Pictures, awarding the animated film three and a half stars out of five. The movie follows 19-year-old Mabel, who uses advanced technology to transfer her consciousness into a robotic beaver. The scientific breakthrough allows humans to hop into robotic animals to better understand and communicate with wildlife. Spitler described the film…
'Hoppers' Box Office: $3M+ Previews For Disney/Pixar Toon
Pixar Original Hoppers is off to a solid start in previews with $3.2M. Keep in mind that’s $2M from Thursday night and the rest from Saturday previews a week ago. That preview figure tracks with 2024’s Kung Fu Panda 4 (granted, not original), which did $3.8M in previews for a $58M 3-day. The expectation is […]
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‘Hoppers’ review: Unhinged humor, writing gets Pixar back on track
The tide appears to be turning back in Pixar’s favor with the release of its newest movie “Hoppers,” a tale that blends animation, science-fiction, and a love of nature in the funniest way possible.
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