Pixars Hoppers Tops Box Office for Second Weekend

Pixar's animated adventure "Hoppers" dominated the North American box office for a second consecutive weekend, earning an estimated $28.5 million from 4,000 theaters, according to studio estimates and Comscore data. The film, which opened on March 6, 2026, marked a 37 percent decline from its $45.3 million debut but maintained strong audience appeal with a per-theater average of $7,125. After two weekends, "Hoppers" has grossed $86.8 million domestically and $164.7 million worldwide, including $77.9 million from international markets.

Directed by Daniel Chong, the PG-rated comedy follows a young woman who transforms into a beaver to protect a pond from development. Voiced by Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy and Dave Franco, the film has earned a 94 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an A CinemaScore from audiences. Its performance signals a rebound for Pixar's original stories, which have faced challenges in recent years compared to sequels like 2024's "Inside Out 2," which grossed $1.7 billion globally. For context, Pixar's 2023 release "Elemental" started with $29.6 million but ultimately reached $496.4 million worldwide, suggesting "Hoppers" could...