Directed by Daniel Chong, Hoppers blasts out of the gate with the chaotic energy of a woodland uprising and the emotional warmth Pixar is famous for. The film begins the moment Mabel, voiced with bright, earnest charm by Piper Curda, stumbles into a discovery that sends the entire forest ecosystem into a frenzy. From that instant, the movie makes one thing clear: nothing in this forest is going to behave normally ever again.

The world of Hoppers is a riot of personalities, and the voice cast turns it into a full‑blown comedic carnival. Bobby Moynihan brings glorious, unhinged swagger to King George, the beaver monarch who rules his dam like a benevolent dictator with a caffeine problem. Jon Hamm voices Mayor Jerry Generazzo with the smooth confidence of a politician who definitely rehearses speeches in the mirror, while Kathy Najimy’s Dr. Sam adds a warm, slightly frazzled scientific presence to the chaos. And when Dave Franco shows up as the Insect King, the movie shifts into a whole new gear of delightful weirdness.

The plot hops — literally — from heartfelt to absurd with Pixar’s signature blend of sincerity and silliness. Mabel’s journey through the forest’s political factions, animal kingdoms, and insect empires feels like a cross between a nature documentary and a Saturday‑morning cartoon that drank too much cold brew. Aparna Nancherla’s Nisha, Eduardo Franco’s Loaf, and Sam Richardson’s Conner round out the ensemble with comedic timing that keeps the film buzzing even when the story takes a breather. And yes — Meryl Streep voicing the Insect Queen is exactly as majestic and hilarious as it sounds.

Visually, Hoppers is a feast. Pixar’s animation team — backed by cinematographers Jeremy Lasky and Ian Megibben — builds a forest that feels alive, layered, and bursting with personality. Every creature, from Tom Law’s Tom Lizard to Isiah Whitlock Jr.’s Bird King, looks like it’s seconds away from starring in its own spin‑off. The action sequences are kinetic and playful, the quiet moments glow with emotional sincerity, and the environmental design (shout‑out to Bryn Imagire and Gaston Ugarte) gives the film a tactile, lived‑in charm.

By the time the final showdown arrives — a multi‑kingdom, multi‑species, multi‑chaos extravaganza — Hoppers has fully embraced its identity as Pixar’s most delightfully off‑the‑rails adventure in years. It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and proudly weird, powered by a cast that commits to every moment of woodland mayhem. It’s the kind of movie that leaves you laughing, buzzing, and maybe even a little misty‑eyed. And now that it’s playing in theaters, there’s only one thing left to say:

Hop to it!

4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital 4K/Limited Edition Steelbook

Home Video Distributor: Disney/Pixar
Available on Blu-ray - June 2, 2026
Screen Formats: 1.85:1
Subtitles: English SDH; French; Japanese; Spanish
Audio: English: Dolby Atmos; English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1; French (Canada): Dolby Digital Plus 7.1; Spanish: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1; Japanese: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Discs: 4K Ultra HD; Blu-ray Disc; Two-disc set
Region Encoding: 4K region-free; blu-ray locked to Region A

Take your family on a wildly fun adventure when Disney and Pixar’s Hoppers lands on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home on April 28, followed by 4K UHD, Blu ray and DVD on June 2.

VIDEO

Pixar has long been one of the gold standards for animation on home video, and the 4K UHD presentation of Hoppers continues that tradition with stunning results.

Every strand of fur, blade of grass, and textured surface benefits from the 4K treatment, creating an image that feels both cinematic and immersive. But it's the Dolby Vision HDR grading that really adds the pop to the presentation. Visually, this is as good as it gets!

AUDIO

Disney/Pixar’s Hoppers leaps into home theaters with a reference-quality Dolby Atmos presentation that makes the 4K UHD Collector’s Edition Steelbook a showcase disc for audio enthusiasts.

What impressed me most is how naturally the audio balances spectacle and storytelling. Dialogue remains crystal clear even during chaotic sequences, while Mark Mothersbaugh’s lively score spreads beautifully across the soundstage without overpowering character moments.

Supplements:

Commentary:

• None

Special Features:

• The Critter Diaries: Wander behind the scenes with director Daniel Chong and the Pixar team as they explore Yellowstone, study wildlife, and find real-life inspiration for our favorite new animated characters from Hoppers.
• Hopping In: The Making of Hoppers: Hop into the making of the movie as filmmakers, cast, and crew share how their ideas, collaboration, and creative process brought the story, animation, and lovable characters to life in Pixar’s Hoppers.
• "Meet King George" Scene Breakdown: Dive deep with director Daniel Chong and his filmmaking team as they reveal the craft of making King George’s Superlodge. Get insight into the directing process, editing, VFX, animation, and production design.
• Beaverton Revealed: Explore Hoppers to find surprising Pixar film cameos, hidden references, and plenty of fun, behind-the-scenes facts.
• Dam Good Bloopers: Laugh along with your favorite voice actors from Hoppers as they have fun bringing their characters to life in the recording booth.
• Deleted Scenes: Check out these scenes that didn’t make the final cut, as introduced by director Daniel Chong and editor Axel Geddes.

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MPAA Rating: PG.
Runtime: 104 mins
Director: Daniel Chong
Writer: Daniel Chong; Jesse Andrews; Jordan Harrison
Cast: Piper Curda; Bobby Moynihan; Jon Hamm
Genre: Action | Animation | Family
Tagline: Act Natural
Memorable Movie Quote: "Beaver beaver beaver log log log red heart rotating hearts."
Distributor: Disney | Pixar
Official Site: https://movies.disney.com/hoppers
Release Date: March 6, 2026
DVD/Blu-ray Release Date: June 2, 2026
Synopsis: A 19-year-old animal lover uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries within the animal world beyond her imagination.