Hoppers (2026)

Hoppers (also known as Jumpers in some countries) is a 2026 American animated science fiction comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. It is the 30th feature-length animated film from Pixar. Directed by Daniel Chong (known for his work on "Bolt" and "Minions"), the screenplay was written by Jesse Andrews based on a story by Chong and Andrews. The music was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo, "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou").

Plot

In a world where scientists have invented "hopping" technology — transferring human consciousness into realistic robotic animals — college student Mabel Tanaka (voiced by Piper Curda), a huge animal lover, gets the chance to try out this technology. Transformed into a robot beaver, she infiltrates the animal world to communicate with its inhabitants. But instead of an idyll, Mabel discovers hidden conflicts, secrets, and dangers that go far beyond her imagination. She must team up with new friends — including the charismatic beaver King George (Bobby Moynihan) — to save animal society from a threat.

Voice Cast

• Piper Curda — Mabel Tanaka (beaver)
• Bobby Moynihan — King George (beaver)
• Jon Hamm — villain (name undisclosed)
• Kathy Najimy — (role unspecified)
• Dave Franco — (role unspecified)
• Meryl Streep — (role unspecified)
• Eduardo Franco — Loaf
• Melissa Villaseñor — Ellen the Bear
• Ego Nwodim — (role unspecified)
• Vanessa Bayer — (role unspecified)
• Sam Richardson — (role unspecified)
• Aparna Nancherla — (role unspecified)
• Nicole Sakura — (role unspecified)
• Isiah Whitlock Jr. — (role unspecified)
• Steve Purcell — (role unspecified)
• Karen Huie — (role unspecified)
• Tom Low — Tom the Lizard

Crew

• Director: Daniel Chong
• Screenwriter: Jesse Andrews (based on a story by Daniel Chong and Jesse Andrews)
• Producer: Nicole Paradis Grindle
• Composer: Mark Mothersbaugh
• Cinematographers: Jeremy Lasky, Ian Megibben
• Editor: Axel Geddes
• Studio: Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures
• Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Release and Box Office

The world premiere took place on February 23, 2026 at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. The film was also shown at the New York International Children's Film Festival on February 28, 2026. It was released wide in the United States on March 6, 2026. The international release started two days earlier in select European and Asian countries, concluding on March 26 in Australia. The budget was $150 million, and worldwide box office gross reached $388.9 million (of which $165.3 million in the US). On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 94% critics' rating (Tomatometer) and a 93% audience rating (Popcornmeter). Critics called it "the best Pixar film in recent years" and "one of the funniest films of 2026."

Franchise Timeline

"Hoppers" is an original standalone film that is not part of any franchise. No sequels, prequels, or spin-offs have been announced at this time.

Where to Watch

• Theaters: The film was released wide on March 6, 2026. As of August 2026, it can still be found in select theaters.
• Streaming: The digital release occurred on April 28, 2026. The film is available on Disney+ (the official Disney streaming service).
• Disney+ (subscription)
• Official site: movies.disney.com/hoppers
• Pixar: pixar.com/hoppers
• IMDb: imdb.com/title/tt26443616
• Rotten Tomatoes: rottentomatoes.com/m/hoppers
• TMDB: themoviedb.org/movie/1327819-hoppers
• Search on UAKino: uakino.me/search/?q=Hoppers+2026 (Ukrainian localization may be available)