Today’s Prayer Focus
Hoppers
also known as “Agyugrász,” “Cara de Um, Focinho de Outro,” “Cú Nhảy Kỳ Diệu,” “Hoperi,” “Hoplayanlar,” “Hopnięci,” “Hoppananlar,” “Hopparar,” “Hopperi,” “Hoppers: Operación castor,” See all »
MPA Rating:
for action/peril, some scary images and mild language.
for action/peril, some scary images and mild language.
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| Primary Audience: | Family Kids Teens |
| Genre: | Animation Sci-Fi Action Comedy |
| Length: | 1 hr. 44 min. |
| Year of Release: | 2026 |
| USA Release: |
March 6, 2026 (wide release—4,000 theaters) |
Relevant Issues
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Piper Curda … Mabel (voice) Meryl Streep … Insect Queen (voice) Bobby Moynihan … King George (voice) Jon Hamm … Mayor Jerry Generazzo (voice) Dave Franco … Insect King (voice) Vanessa Bayer … Diane (voice) Eduardo Franco … Loaf (voice) Sam Richardson … Conner (voice) Isiah Whitlock Jr. … Bird King (voice) Kathy Najimy … Dr. Sam (voice) Grey DeLisle … Additional Voice See all » |
| Director |
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Daniel Chong — “We Bare Bears” |
| Producer |
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Pixar Animation Studios Nicole Paradis Grindle Walt Disney Pictures |
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“Act natural”
Here’s what the distributor says about their film: “In HOPPERS, scientists have discovered how to ‘hop’ human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! Using the new technology, a 19-year-old animal lover named Mabel (Piper Curda) places her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries within the animal world beyond her imagination.”
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Secular Movie Critics
“Hoppers” is Pixar at its best, a story with warmth, humor, exciting action, endearing characters, and a reassuringly expansive notion of community. …At its very big heart, the film is about empathy for others… explored with a deep understanding of Grandmother’s wisdom, letting us all see that more is accomplished when “we” means all of us are a part of something big.
Nell Minow, RogerEbert.com
Pixar’s funniest film in years is an instant classic and so cute i could scream… Audacious, heartfelt, and uproariously funny, Hoppers has all the makings of an instant classic for Pixar. …
BJ Colangelo, SlashFilm
…Hoppers’ isn’t just James Cameron’s “Avatar” if it had feelings, it’s also James Cameron’s “Avatar” if it was good. …It’s smart, it’s wacky, it’s morally complex, and we need more films like it. Not just great Pixar movies, but great Pixar movies that playfully trash what Disney is doing elsewhere.
William Bibbiani, The Wrap
…this animated gem is funny and fierce in all the right places. Pixar is back, baby. …[3/4]
Peter Travers, The Travers Take
…Clever, funny and visually appealing, Daniel Chong’s nutty action comedy zips along, driven by rambunctious energy and a spirited Mark Mothersbaugh score. Its tenacious protagonist is flanked by a cast of amusingly anthropomorphized creatures that will thrill the core audience of kids while keeping the grownups entertained. …
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter