Pixar Animation Studios’ new film Hoppers arrived in theaters. The new film brought in $46 million domestically and $42 million internationally. In total, the film brought in $88 globally. This was the strongest original release for Pixar Animation Studios since 2017’s Coco.
The strength of this film at the box office is a welcome relief for Pixar, which traditionally was known for its original stories. In recent years, the recent ones have not shown the strength they once had. Instead, the Emoryville studio has seen its successes come from the continuation of its franchise films. The studio, like many others, was also impacted by the pandemic.
“This is a fantastic original film from the incredible team at Pixar, and it’s wonderful to see audiences coming out with their friends and families to enjoy it together,” Disney Entertainment chair Alan Bergman said in a statement. “Congratulations to our director Daniel Chong, our producer Nicole Paradis Grindle and our talented cast, along with Pete Docter, Jim Morris and everyone at Pixar, on a tremendous launch.”
Hoppers was popular with both critics and audiences. It also saw audiences of a variety of ages watching it. Currently, it has a 94 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audiences. The film also earned an A CinemaScore and received five-out-of-five stars on PostTrak exits.
Hoppers Trailer
Hoppers Official Description
What if you could talk to animals and understand what they’re saying? In Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film “Hoppers,” scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals!
The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. Directed by Daniel Chong and produced by Nicole Paradis Grindle, “Hoppers” features the voices of Piper Curda (“May December”), Bobby Moynihan (“SNL”) and Jon Hamm (“Mad Men,” “Fargo”). The film opens exclusively in theaters in March 6th, 2026.
What do you think of the success of Hoppers at the box office this weekend? Did you see it? What did you think of it? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
