Hoppers

Hoppers

Watch in the UK

Watch in the US

Data provided by

8 / 10

1 Review

Rate this movie:

8 Based on 1 Votes

10

0
9

0
8

1
7

0
6

0
5

0
4

0
3

0
2

0
1

0

Overview

Scientists have discovered how to 'hop' human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals. Animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined.

Media

Hoppers | Teaser Trailer | In theaters March 6

Cast

Director:

Daniel Chong

Writer:

Max Sachar, Madeline Sharafian, Jesse Andrews, Daniel Chong, Jesse Andrews, John Cody Kim, Samantha Jane Gruwell

Release Date:

2026-03-04

Run Time:

104m

Tagline:

Act natural.

Genres:

Adventure Animation Comedy Family Science Fiction

Keywords:

3d animation aftercreditsstinger beaver consciousness duringcreditsstinger human becoming an animal human vs nature oregon, usa robotic animal spy transhumanism

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 150,000,000.00$

Revenue: 372,010,783.00$

Vote Average: 8.2/10

Vote Count: 1553 Votes

Movie Popularity: 124.7007

Spoken Languages: English, Spanish

Review

View all reviews

Insomniacs Reviews
- 29 April 2026 at 10:26 am

8 Based on 1 Votes
10

0
9

0
8

1
7

0
6

0
5

0
4

0
3

0
2

0
1

0
⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARY Mabel Tanaka (Piper Curda) is a 19-year-old animal lover who would do anything to protect the local pond she grew up visiting with her grandmother. When the greedy Mayor Jerry (Jon Hamm) announces plans to pave over the habitat for a pointless highway, Mabel takes desperate measures. She "hops" her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver created by her biology professor, Dr. Sam (Kathy Najimy). Now living among the animals as "Mabel Beaver," she joins forces with the jovial King George (Bobby Moynihan) to unite the entire animal kingdom—from gossiping snakes to a sweet assassin shark—to stop the construction and save their home. THE PROS This is a winner because it’s Pixar at its most creative, ditching the sequels to give us something fresh and funny. Piper Curda is pure quality as Mabel, capturing that specific teenage "rage" against the world that feels very honest. Jon Hamm is epic status as the villain; he plays the Mayor with such a bumbling, self-obsessed energy that you can't help but laugh every time he’s on screen. It’s an 8/10 because the character designs are a total winner—each animal monarch, like Meryl Streep’s Insect Queen, has a punchy personality that feels unique. The message about cooperation isn't a damp squib either; it’s handled with a sincere touch that makes the final battle for the pond feel truly gripping. THE CONS It earns an 8/10 because the first part takes about 30 minutes to really get moving, which might feel a bit sluggish for younger kids. Some of the "hopping" logic is a bit quality-deficient if you think about it too hard, and the transition between Mabel’s human life and her beaver life can feel slightly disjointed. It misses a 9/10 mark because the ending is a bit predictable, following the standard Pixar "big final battle" blueprint that we've seen plenty of times before. At 104 minutes, it’s a good length, but a few of the middle scenes where Mabel is just learning to be a beaver can feel like a bit of a slog on a second watch. THE VERDICT An 8/10. A good movie and highly recommended for a family cinema trip—it’s the best original Pixar film in years. A winner for its wit, its weirdness, and the fact that it actually makes you care about a robotic beaver. Go and watch it for the "Pond Rules" scenes with King George—it’s quality cinema that will have the whole theatre giggling. This remains a highly anticipated watch as it continues its successful run at the box office in 2026. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • We Bare Bears DNA: Director Daniel Chong is the creator of 'We Bare Bears,' and you can really see that punchy, character-driven humor in the way the beavers interact. He spent over four years developing the project at Pixar to ensure the "animal logic" felt sincere and honest.• End Credits Banger: The song that plays over the end credits, "Save the Day," was written and performed by SZA specifically for the movie. It’s a quality track that adds a modern, epic feel to the film’s environmental message.• Real Research: To make the beaver movements look absolute spot on, the animation team spent months studying real beavers in the wild. They even brought in a robotic "stunt" beaver to see how it would realistically interact with water and mud, making the practical side of Mabel’s robot body feel much more grounded. THE VIBE Like a sunny afternoon at a lake. It smells like pine needles, fresh water, and the fuzzy hope of a better world.

Videos

Hoppers | Teaser Trailer | In theaters March 6

Cast

Aparna Nancherla

Melissa Villaseñor

Related Movies To

Hoppers

The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act

The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act

9 / 10

1 Review

With Caine gone and the circus dark, the cast are left with only the mistakes and traumas of their pasts to keep them company. As the prospect of eternity closes in around them, they discover the truth about the Digital Circus and its history. Will they come to terms with what they uncover, or will they make… the other choice? Also, presumably at some point someone says something funny, because this ending can’t be THAT depressing, can it? A theatrical screening of episode 8 and the all new, hour-long episode 9.

Run time: 93m Tagline: Watch the finale of the viral internet phenomenon in theaters, early! Release: 2026-06-03

Director: Gooseworx

Stars: Alex Rochon Amanda Hufford Ashley Nichols Cassie Ewulu Gooseworx Lizzie Freeman Marissa Lenti Michael Kovach Sean Chiplock Skye Redden

Scary Movie

Scary Movie

5 / 10

1 Review

Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer, the Core Four are back in the killer's crosshairs and no horror movie IP is safe.

Run time: 95m Tagline: Every line will be crossed. Release: 2026-06-03

Director: Michael Tiddes

Stars: Anna Faris Benny Zielke Cameron Scott Roberts Cheri Oteri Damon Wayans Jr. Gregg Wayans Kim Wayans Marlon Wayans Regina Hall Shawn Wayans

Savage House

Savage House

6 / 10

1 Review

Against the backdrop of 18th century England, a massive pox outbreak, and Jacobite uprising – Sir Chauncey Savage and Lady Savage blindly pursue a better life. It's not without a tinge of irony that their family name is the Savages, for this is a Savage House indeed, filled with duels, decadence, and bloodshed.

Run time: 114m Tagline: Polite society has never been so Savage. Release: 2026-06-05

Director: Peter Glanz

Stars: Bel Powley Claire Foy Dominic Charman Jack Farthing Kíla Lord Cassidy Michael Culkin Richard E. Grant Richard McCabe Roger Ashton-Griffiths Sebastian Armesto

Madfabulous

Madfabulous

7 / 10

1 Review

When the flamboyant Henry Paget arrives in 1890s North Wales to claim his aristocratic inheritance, his theatrical flair and defiant eccentricities send shockwaves through the upper-class elite, much to the amusement of the local townspeople. Alongside his spirited cousin, Lily, and loyal butler, Gelert, Henry tries to carve out his own identity as the Fifth Marquess, navigating suffocating traditions, scheming relatives, and the long shadow cast by his estranged father.

Run time: 108m Tagline: Be yourself... everyone else is taken Release: 2026-06-05

Director: Celyn Jones

Stars: Callum Scott Howells Guillaume Gallienne Louis Hynes Louise Brealey Paul Rhys Ruby Stokes Rupert Everett Siobhán McSweeney Steve Speirs Tom Rhys Harries

Erupcja

Erupcja

6 / 10

1 Review

A romantic vacation goes awry when a volcanic eruption strands Bethany and her boyfriend, Rob, in Warsaw, Poland. Taking the explosive event as a sign to ditch her baggage, Bethany reunites with her childhood friend, Nel, to traipse through lofts, clubs, and back alleys—all while becoming entangled in an emotional web that challenges her sense of self.

Run time: 71m Release: 2026-04-17

Director: Pete Ohs

Stars: Agata Trzebuchowska Anton Kolbasko Charli xcx Jacek Zubiel Jan Lubaczewski Jeremy O. Harris Lena Góra Maja Michnacka Marcin Malisz Will Madden

Collections

Hot Movies Now

Reviews for

Hoppers

Comment (1)

Insomniacs Reviews
- 29 April 2026 at 11:26 AM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10
THE SUMMARY
Mabel Tanaka (Piper Curda) is a 19-year-old animal lover who would do anything to protect the local pond she grew up visiting with her grandmother. When the greedy Mayor Jerry (Jon Hamm) announces plans to pave over the habitat for a pointless highway, Mabel takes desperate measures. She “hops” her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver created by her biology professor, Dr. Sam (Kathy Najimy). Now living among the animals as “Mabel Beaver,” she joins forces with the jovial King George (Bobby Moynihan) to unite the entire animal kingdom—from gossiping snakes to a sweet assassin shark—to stop the construction and save their home.
THE PROS
This is a winner because it’s Pixar at its most creative, ditching the sequels to give us something fresh and funny. Piper Curda is pure quality as Mabel, capturing that specific teenage “rage” against the world that feels very honest. Jon Hamm is epic status as the villain; he plays the Mayor with such a bumbling, self-obsessed energy that you can’t help but laugh every time he’s on screen. It’s an 8/10 because the character designs are a total winner—each animal monarch, like Meryl Streep’s Insect Queen, has a punchy personality that feels unique. The message about cooperation isn’t a damp squib either; it’s handled with a sincere touch that makes the final battle for the pond feel truly gripping.
THE CONS
It earns an 8/10 because the first part takes about 30 minutes to really get moving, which might feel a bit sluggish for younger kids. Some of the “hopping” logic is a bit quality-deficient if you think about it too hard, and the transition between Mabel’s human life and her beaver life can feel slightly disjointed. It misses a 9/10 mark because the ending is a bit predictable, following the standard Pixar “big final battle” blueprint that we’ve seen plenty of times before. At 104 minutes, it’s a good length, but a few of the middle scenes where Mabel is just learning to be a beaver can feel like a bit of a slog on a second watch.
THE VERDICT
An 8/10. A good movie and highly recommended for a family cinema trip—it’s the best original Pixar film in years. A winner for its wit, its weirdness, and the fact that it actually makes you care about a robotic beaver. Go and watch it for the “Pond Rules” scenes with King George—it’s quality cinema that will have the whole theatre giggling. This remains a highly anticipated watch as it continues its successful run at the box office in 2026.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• We Bare Bears DNA: Director Daniel Chong is the creator of ‘We Bare Bears,’ and you can really see that punchy, character-driven humor in the way the beavers interact. He spent over four years developing the project at Pixar to ensure the “animal logic” felt sincere and honest.
• End Credits Banger: The song that plays over the end credits, “Save the Day,” was written and performed by SZA specifically for the movie. It’s a quality track that adds a modern, epic feel to the film’s environmental message.
• Real Research: To make the beaver movements look absolute spot on, the animation team spent months studying real beavers in the wild. They even brought in a robotic “stunt” beaver to see how it would realistically interact with water and mud, making the practical side of Mabel’s robot body feel much more grounded.
THE VIBE
Like a sunny afternoon at a lake. It smells like pine needles, fresh water, and the fuzzy hope of a better world.

Leave a Review Cancel reply