Disney Pixar's Hoppers Trailer Unveils A Big Adventure In The Wild, Release Date OUT
Disney Pixar's upcoming film, Hoppers, directed by Daniel Chong, follows Mabel, a college student voiced by Piper Curda, who uses technology to protect a forest.
Disney Pixar has released the official teaser trailer for its upcoming original feature film, Hoppers, offering a glimpse into a wildly imaginative and heartfelt adventure set deep in the animal kingdom. The film is set to release in India on March 6, 2026.
Directed and written by Daniel Chong, Hoppers tells the story of Mabel, a determined 19-year-old college student (voiced by Piper Curda) who uses cutting-edge technology to 'hop" her consciousness into the body of a lifelike robotic beaver in order to protect a threatened forest glade from destruction.
The teaser introduces Mabel's journey from university life into the lush wilderness, where she navigates forest politics, befriends a flamboyant bear named King George (voiced by Bobby Moynihan), and tries to stop the plans of the ambitious and sly Mayor Jerry (voiced by Jon Hamm). What starts as a covert mission becomes a surprising tale of belonging, identity, and environmental connection.
A statement from the director reads, 'What if we could understand and communicate with the animal world? Our main character, Mabel, gets to discover the animal kingdom as an animal, which can be weird and often hilarious. Mabel undercover in the animal world leads to a wild, rollercoaster ride of a movie, with all the heart you expect from a classic Pixar film."
The voice cast also features Bobby Moynihan and Jon Hamm. Pixar has had a rollercoaster run over the last two years. In 2024, Inside Out 2 became the highest-grossing animated film of all time and ranked No. 11 overall, earning nearly $1.7 billion globally. But the studio hit a low this summer with Elio, a $150 million film that posted the weakest opening in Pixar's history. With Hoppers set to release on March 6, the studio is hoping for a strong comeback.
Produced by Nicole Paradis Grindle, Hoppers feature the voice cast of Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, and Jon Ham.
Disney Pixar releases Hoppers in India on March 6, 2026
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