Disney and Pixar’s animated sci-fi comedy, “Hoppers,” is demonstrating impressive staying power at the box office, earning a second weekend haul of $28.5 million. This brings the film’s domestic total to $86 million and its worldwide gross to $164 million after just ten days in theaters, signaling a strong performance for the original animated feature.
The film, which follows an animal lover who “hops” her consciousness into a robotic beaver to communicate with animals, experienced a modest drop of just 37% in North America during its second weekend. This solid hold suggests broad appeal, attracting both families and general audiences. With schools on spring break through Easter weekend, and the release of Universal’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” looming on April 5th, “Hoppers” has a clear runway to potentially surpass the $154 million domestic run of Pixar’s 2023 film, “Elemental.”
Internationally, “Hoppers” continues to perform well, with a combined second weekend drop of only 17% in holdover territories. The film has already earned $2.4 million in Japan, contributing to an overseas total of $77.9 million. The United Kingdom currently leads international markets with a gross of $10.1 million, and the film is slated to open in China next weekend, potentially boosting its global earnings further.
Colleen Hoover Adaptation “Reminders of Him” Debuts in Second Place
Behind “Hoppers,” Universal’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel, “Reminders of Him,” debuted in second place this weekend, earning $18.2 million from 3,402 locations. The film stars Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers and caters to the author’s dedicated fanbase.
Comparatively, Paramount’s 2025 adaptation of another Hoover novel, “Regretting You,” opened to $13.6 million and ultimately grossed $48.2 million domestically. Given the similar audience base, “Reminders of Him” is projected to achieve a comparable, or potentially slightly better, box office run, and is expected to turn a modest profit against its reported $25 million production budget. Audience reception has been positive, with a CinemaScore of B, and 81% of opening weekend audiences identifying as female.
“Hoppers” premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on February 23, 2026, and saw a wider release on March 6, 2026. The film features the voices of Piper Curda as Mabel, Bobby Moynihan as King George, Jon Hamm as Mayor Jerry Generazzo, Kathy Najimy as Dr. Sam, and Dave Franco as the Insect King. Directed by Daniel Chong and written by Jesse Andrews, the film has received positive reviews from critics and currently holds a 7.7/10 rating on IMDb.
The success of “Hoppers” is particularly notable as it represents Pixar’s 30th animated feature film. The story centers on Mabel Tanaka (Curda), who utilizes new technology to transfer her mind into a robotic beaver, hoping to communicate with animals and protect their habitat, inadvertently sparking an uprising in the process.
As “Hoppers” continues its theatrical run, all eyes will be on its performance in China, which could significantly impact its overall global earnings. The film’s sustained success demonstrates the enduring appeal of Pixar’s storytelling and animation, and its ability to connect with audiences of all ages.
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