Hoppers 2026

Overview

Hoppers is an American animated science fiction adventure comedy film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios. Directed by Daniel Chong, the project serves as the 30th animated feature film from Pixar. The movie premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on February 23, 2026, and was released theatrically in the United States on March 6, 2026, by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The story follows a 19-year-old animal lover named Mabel, voiced by Piper Curda, who utilizes technology that allows humans to hop their consciousness into lifelike robotic animals. After Mabel uses this technology to inhabit a robotic beaver, she begins to uncover mysteries within the animal world that exceed her imagination. The film features a voice cast that includes Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, and Kathy Najimy. Following its release, the film received positive reviews from critics and grossed 389 million dollars worldwide against a production budget of 150 million dollars, ranking as the sixth-highest-grossing film of 2026.