‘Hoppers’ Opens at #1, Nets Pixar’s Best Opening Weekend for an Original Film Since 2017

After several of its recent original films have either underperformed or outright bombed, Pixar has bounced back with Hoppers, which topped the box office and outperformed expectations in its opening weekend. ‘Hoppers’ Earns $46M in Domestic Opening Weekend Hoppers opened in theaters on March 6, 2026, after an extensive marketing campaign that included everything from a Super Bowl spot to a Yogurtland flavor. The original story centers on Mabel, a teenage environmental activist who “hops” her consciousness into a robotic beaver to try to stop an industrial development. The film is certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 94% Tomatometer (critic) score and a matching 94% Popcornometer (audience) score....