Disney-Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Debuts with $46M Opening Weekend
Synopsis
Disney and Pixar’s animated film Hoppers debuted with $46 million in North America and $88 million globally during its opening weekend. International markets contributed $42 million as the film topped the box office in several territories. The release arrives as theater attendance shows gradual improvement in 2026. Industry data indicates the animation sector remains a key contributor to global theatrical revenue.
Disney and Pixar’s animated film Hoppers debuted at the top of the North American box office with $46 million and $88 million globally. International markets added $42 million. The film led weekend ticket sales ahead of competing releases as industry data shows gradual recovery in theatrical attendance across major markets.
Key Highlights
- Pixar’s Hoppers opened with $46 million in North America and $88 million globally.
- International markets contributed $42 million to the film’s opening weekend box office.
- The film debuted in roughly 4,000 theaters across the United States and Canada.
- Domestic box office revenue in 2026 is more than 12% higher than the same period last year.
Disney and Pixar’s animated film Hoppers opened at the top of the box office with $46 million in the United States and Canada and $42 million from international markets, taking its global opening weekend total to about $88 million. The release marks the strongest debut for an original animated film in several years, placing the film first in North American ticket sales during the weekend.
The film launched in roughly 4,000 theatres across North America, earning about $13 million on its first day, including preview screenings held before its official release.
Directed by Daniel Chong, Hoppers tells the story of a young environmental activist who uses experimental technology to transfer her mind into a robotic beaver in order to communicate with animals and protect their forest habitat.
North America Leads Opening Weekend
The $46 million domestic opening placed Hoppers ahead of other films currently playing in theatres. The horror sequel Scream 7 ranked second with about $17.3 million in North American ticket sales during the same weekend.
Warner Bros.’ The Bride!, a reimagining of the Frankenstein story directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, opened with around $7.3 million domestically and about $13.6 million worldwide, despite a production budget reported between $80 million and $90 million.
Outside North America, Hoppers collected approximately $42 million from overseas markets during its opening weekend.
Major international markets included the United Kingdom, Mexico, Brazil, Australia and several European territories, where the film also ranked among the top theatrical releases for the weekend.
International box office performance is an important factor for animated films, which often generate a significant share of revenue from overseas audiences.
Animation Sector Shows Gradual Recovery
Industry data from Comscore shows that U.S. and Canadian box office revenue in 2026 is more than 12% higher than the same period in 2025, reflecting a gradual improvement in theatre attendance.
Pixar, owned by The Walt Disney Company, remains one of the largest animation studios globally. Its films have collectively generated over $17 billion in worldwide box office revenue over the past three decades.
The opening of Hoppers comes after mixed theatrical results for recent Pixar originals. The studio’s 2025 film, Elio, earned approximately $154 million worldwide, while Elemental (2023) had a slower start before gaining momentum later in theatres.
Early audience surveys gave Hoppers an “A” grade from CinemaScore, indicating positive reactions among opening-weekend viewers.
FAQs
Q1. How much did Pixar’s Hoppers earn in its opening weekend?
The film earned about $46 million in North America and $88 million worldwide.
Q2. How did Hoppers perform internationally?
International markets contributed approximately $42 million during the opening weekend.
Q3. Where did Hoppers rank at the box office?
The film ranked number one at the North American box office during its opening weekend.
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