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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Hoppers' trailer promises a tale of belonging, identity when young scientist hops into body of a beaver
The animation studio, Disney Pixar, which bought critically acclaimed films like 'Inside Out 2' and 'Toy Story' franchise has released the teaser trailer of it's upcoming original feature 'Hoppers'. The animation studio, Disney Pixar, which bought critically acclaimed films like 'Inside Out 2' and 'Toy Story' franchise has released a teaser trailer of the upcoming original feature 'Hoppers'. The film is slated 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, as per the press note shared by the makers of 'Hoppers'. 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 ). In the teaser, Mabel was seen hoping into the mind of a beaver with the help of a technology. After the successful transfer of consciousness, Mabel feels thrilled to interact with animals and understanding their language. Centered around a covert mission, the movie is a surprising tale of belonging, identity, and environmental connection, as per the press note shared by the makers. Walt Disney has shared the teaser trailer of the movie on their Instagram handle. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo Produced by Nicole Paradis Grindle, Hoppers feature the voice cast of Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, and Jon Ham. Meanwhile, Pixar will also be releasing the fifth instalment of the beloved 'Toy Story' franchise. It is expected to hit theatres in Summers 2026. Pete Docter, the chief creative officer of Pixar and one of the original creators of the 1995 "Toy Story" film, has promised that the fifth instalment will be full of surprises and new elements that audiences have never seen before.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Disney Pixar's Hoppers Trailer Unveils A Big Adventure In The Wild, Release Date OUT
Last Updated: 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 First Published:
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch: 'Hoppers' trailer introduces new Pixar sci-fi film
July 16 (UPI) -- Pixar is teasing the animated sci-fi film Hoppers, which arrives in theaters March 6. The trailer released Wednesday introduces viewers to Mabel, (May December's Piper Curda) who learns about a strange new technology "like Avatar" that allows her to transfer her consciousness into an animal robot. Her conversations with other creatures shows "mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined," according to an official synopsis. The voice cast also includes Bobby Moynihan and Jon Hamm, and the film is directed by Daniel Chong.
UPI
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: 'Hoppers' trailer introduces new Pixar sci-fi film
Pixar is teasing "Hoppers" ahead of the film's March release. Photo courtesy of Pixar July 16 (UPI) -- Pixar is teasing the animated sci-fi film Hoppers, which arrives in theaters March 6. The trailer released Wednesday introduces viewers to Mabel, (May December's Piper Curda) who learns about a strange new technology "like Avatar" that allows her to transfer her consciousness into an animal robot. Her conversations with other creatures shows "mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined," according to an official synopsis. The voice cast also includes Bobby Moynihan and Jon Hamm, and the film is directed by Daniel Chong.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pixar Heads to the Forest in Adorable Trailer for Its New Bear Adventure 'Hoppers'
NEED TO KNOW Pixar released the first trailer for its new movie Hoppers on Wednesday, July 16 The movie follows a young woman named Mabel who uses newly-created technology to import her mind into a robotic beaver, enabling her to communicate with the animal kingdom Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan and Jon Hamm star in the movie's voice cast; the film is in theaters March 6, 2026Pixar is unveiling its next movie! On Wednesday, July 16, the legendary animation studio released the first trailer for its new animal-themed movie Hoppers, which introduces audiences to Mabel, a young woman voiced by Piper Curda (May December, Matlock), who is given access to newly created technology by scientists at the fictional Beaverton University that allows humans to step inside the mind of an animal. When Mabel steps inside the mind of a robotic beaver that the scientists have created for her, she ventures out into the wild for the first time with an entirely new perspective on the animal kingdom and has an alarming meeting with another beaver and a bear who threatens to eat the poor creature — only to learn that Mabel has upset "the natural order" of the wild. "In 'Hoppers,' the question we're answering is: 'What if we could understand and communicate with the animal world?'' the movie's director, Daniel Chong, said in a statement about the trailer's release. '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, roller coaster ride of a movie, with all the heart you expect from a classic Pixar film. It's going to be so much fun to watch in the theater; I can't wait for everyone to see it.' An official synopsis for Hoppers reads that "scientists have discovered how to 'hop' human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals!" "Using the new technology, Mabel will uncover mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined," the synopsis adds. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The movie also features the voices of former Saturday Night Live star Bobby Moynihan and Jon Hamm, whose characters do not appear to be introduced in the trailer. Hoppers is in theaters March 6, 2026. The movie is one of two films Pixar intends to release next year, including the long-awaited fifth Toy Story film on June 19, 2026. Read the original article on People
