Trending Now - Pixar's 'hoppers' Takes Flight With $13.2 Million Opening
WHO:
Pixar Animation Studios, Disney, President Trump, Daniel Chong (director), Jesse Andrews (screenwriter), Piper Curda (voice of Mabel Tanaka), Jon Hamm (voice of Mayor Jerry), Bobby Moynihan (voice of King George), Kathy Najimy (voice of Dr. Sam), Meryl Streep (voice of the Insect Queen), Isiah Whitlock Jr. (voice of the Bird King), Christian Bale (star of The Bride!), Jessie Buckley (star of The Bride!), Maggie Gyllenhaal (director of The Bride!)
Pixar Animation Studios
Daniel Chong (Director of Hoppers)
Jesse Andrews (Screenwriter of Hoppers)
Piper Curda (Voice of Mabel Tanaka)
Jon Hamm (Voice of Mayor Jerry)
Kathy Najimy (Voice of Dr. Sam)
Bobby Moynihan (Voice of King George)
Meryl Streep (Voice of the Insect Queen)
Isiah Whitlock Jr. (Voice of the Bird King)
Warner Bros. (Distributor of The Bride)
Jessie Buckley (Star of The Bride)
Christian Bale (Star of The Bride)
Pixar Animation Studios produced the film "Hoppers."
Directed by Daniel Chong.
Written by Jesse Andrews.
Voice cast includes:
Piper Curda as Mabel Tanaka
Jon Hamm as Mayor Jerry
Kathy Najimy as Dr. Sam
Bobby Moynihan as King George
Meryl Streep as the Insect Queen
Isiah Whitlock Jr. as the Bird King
Ego Nwodim as the Fish Queen
Nichole Sakura as the Reptile Queens
Steve Purcell as the Amphibian King
Dave Franco as the Insect Queen's son
WHAT:
"Hoppers" earned $3.2 million in previews, including $2 million from Thursday night and $1 million from Saturday previews.
"Hoppers" is projected to earn between $35 million to $40 million from 4,000 theaters during its opening weekend.
"Hoppers" has a production budget of $150 million.
"The Bride!" earned $1 million in its opening weekend, with a production budget of $80 million.
"Hoppers" received a 94% critics score and a 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
"Hoppers" earned $13.4 million on Friday, including previews.
"The Bride!" is projected to earn between $8 million to $10 million in its opening weekend.
Hoppers earned $3.2 million in previews.
Hoppers is projected to earn between $35 million to $40 million from 4,000 theaters during its opening weekend.
Hoppers had a production budget of $150 million.
The Bride earned $1 million in its opening weekend.
The Bride has a production budget of $80 million.
Hoppers received a 94% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and an A CinemaScore.
Hoppers earned $13.4 million on Friday, including previews.
The Bride is projected to earn between $8 million to $10 million in its opening weekend.
"Hoppers" earned $3.2 million in previews.
The film is projected to earn between $35 million to $40 million from 4,000 theaters during its opening weekend.
The production budget for "Hoppers" is $150 million.
"Hoppers" received a 96% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
"The Bride," another film released concurrently, earned $1 million in its opening weekend and has a budget of $90 million.
WHERE:
"Hoppers" is showing in 4,000 North American theaters.
"The Bride!" is playing on 34,000 global screens, including 28,500 in 69 territories abroad.
Hoppers is showing in 4,000 North American theaters.
The Bride is playing on 34,000 global screens, including 28,500 in 69 territories abroad.
"Hoppers" is set in the fictional town of Beaverton.
The film will be shown in 4,000 North American theaters.
"The Bride" is playing on 34,000 global screens, including 28,500 in 69 international territories.
WHEN:
"Hoppers" opened on March 8, 2026.
"The Bride!" opened on March 8, 2026.
Spring break for K-12 schools is at 5% on March 8, 2026, increasing to 10% by March 9, 2026.
Hoppers is set to open on March 7, 2026.
The Bride opened on March 7, 2026.
Spring break for K-12 schools is expected to peak on March 20, 2026.
The previews for "Hoppers" included $2 million from Thursday night and $1 million from Saturday previews a week prior to March 07, 2026.
The film is expected to peak during spring break, with 38% of K-12 schools off by March 20, 2026.
WHY:
"Hoppers" aims to revive Pixar's success after a series of underperforming films post-COVID.
"The Bride!" is a feminist re-imagining of "The Bride of Frankenstein" directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Hoppers aims to capture first place at the box office, continuing the trend of family films dominating the market.
The Bride is a feminist re-imagining of The Bride of Frankenstein, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal.
The film's plot revolves around Mabel Tanaka's efforts to save a forest glade from being destroyed by a highway project proposed by Mayor Jerry.
Mabel's motivation stems from her late grandmother's love for nature and her desire to protect the environment.
HOW:
"Hoppers" utilizes a high-tech experiment allowing a human mind to enter a robotic animal, termed "hopping."
"The Bride!" is set in a steampunk version of Chicago and New York in the 1930s.
Hoppers utilizes a high-tech experiment allowing a human mind to enter a robotic animal, termed "hopping."
Hoppers includes ticket upcharges from 400 IMAX screens, 1,000+ premium large-format screens, 2,200 3D screens, and 350 D-Box/motion screens.
Mabel uses a high-tech program called "Hoppers," which allows her to enter the body of a robotic animal to communicate with real wildlife.
The film's narrative includes themes of environmental advocacy and the relationship between humans and animals.
(UPDATED March 8, 2026 01:21 UTC)
Today marks the opening of two highly anticipated films, with Pixar's "Hoppers" debuting in 4,000 North American theaters and earning $3.2 million in previews, while also projected to rake in between $35 million to $40 million this weekend. Meanwhile, "The Bride!" opened globally on 34,000 screens, including 28,500 in 69 territories, and is expected to earn between $8 million to $10 million, despite its $80 million production budget. "Hoppers," which has received a 94% score from both critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, aims to revive Pixar's fortunes after recent underperformers, while "The Bride!" offers a feminist twist on the classic "Bride of Frankenstein," set in a steampunk version of 1930s Chicago and New York.
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(UPDATED March 7, 2026 22:59 UTC)
Today marks the opening of two highly anticipated films: Pixar's "Hoppers," which has already earned $3.2 million in previews and is projected to bring in between $35 million to $40 million this weekend, and "The Bride," which opened with $1 million and is expected to earn between $8 million to $10 million. "Hoppers," featuring voices from stars like Meryl Streep and Jon Hamm, is showing in 4,000 North American theaters and boasts a 94% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, while "The Bride," a reimagining of the classic tale, is playing on 34,000 screens globally. As spring break approaches, family films like "Hoppers" are aiming to dominate the box office, utilizing advanced technology to engage audiences in a unique cinematic experience.
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Pixar Animation Studios has just released its latest film, "Hoppers," directed by Daniel Chong and featuring a star-studded voice cast that includes Piper Curda, Jon Hamm, and Meryl Streep. The film earned $3.2 million in previews and is projected to make between $35 million to $40 million during its opening weekend across 4,000 theaters, while also receiving a 96% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Set in the fictional town of Beaverton, "Hoppers" follows Mabel Tanaka as she fights to save a forest glade from destruction, using a high-tech program that allows her to communicate with wildlife.