Hoppers

“In this animated comedy adventure, animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use a new technology to ‘hop’ her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver and communicate directly with animals. As she makes amazing discoveries, Mabel befriends a charismatic beaver and must rally the entire animal kingdom to face a major, imminent human threat.”

Pixar’s Hoppers is a solid, enjoyable animated adventure that delivers plenty of laughs, colorful action, and a worthwhile message for both kids and adults alike. While it doesn’t reach the emotional or creative heights of Pixar’s early classics like Toy Story, Finding Nemo, or Up, it remains a fun, charming entry in the studio’s lineup that families can enjoy together. The film balances silly humor with thoughtful themes of environmental responsibility, the importance of listening to nature, human impact on wildlife, and the power of unlikely friendships and community action, as well as encouraging the audience to think about coexistence and protecting the natural world.

The voice acting is excellent across the board. Piper Curda brings warmth, determination, and youthful energy to Mabel, making her instantly likable. Bobby Moynihan is hilarious as the pompous yet endearing beaver King George, while Jon Hamm adds perfect smarmy villain energy as the mayor. The supporting ensemble (including Kathy Najimy, Dave Franco, and others) rounds out a lively cast that keeps the energy high throughout.

What really works is the film’s ability to entertain while delivering its message. The “hopping” technology concept leads to some creative and funny sequences as Mabel experiences the animal world from the inside, and the animation is bright, expressive, and full of personality. It’s a light-hearted ride with enough heart to stick with you after the credits roll.

Video

The digital release looks good in the HD code we were given. The vibrant forest environments, detailed animal designs, and colorful character animation pop beautifully with rich colors, excellent contrast, and sharp detail. It’s a clean, vibrant transfer that makes the film’s visual charm shine.

Audio

Our code came with a 5.1 mix only, delivering an immersive, lively mix. The bustling animal sounds, adventurous score, and dialogue all come through clearly with nice use of surrounds and height channels for the forest setting and action sequences. It’s a fun, engaging track that enhances the viewing experience.

Special Features

Digital extras may vary by retailer, but include:

• The Critter Diaries: Wander behind the scenes with director Daniel Chong and the Pixar creative 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 the 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.
  • Cold Open
  • The Glade
  • The Mission
  • Kings Arrive
  • George’s Bachelor Pad
  • Helicopter Ride

(L-R): Ellen Bear, Dragonfly, Loaf, Mabel Beaver, Tom Lizard, King George, Lucy Deer, and Barbara Duck in Disney and Pixar’s HOPPERS. Photo courtesy of Pixar. © 2026 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

Hoppers on digital is a solid, fun Pixar outing that offers laughs, adventure, and a gentle message about nature and connection. It may not be a new classic, but it’s an entertaining watch the whole family can enjoy. This one is available for purchase now streaming, and will be available on 4k, Blu-ray on 6/2/26.