'Hoppers' tops North American box office with $46M

Animated adventure film earns top spot at the box office this weekend.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The animated adventure film "Hoppers" topped the North American box office this weekend, earning $46 million in receipts, according to BoxOfficeMojo.com. The film, starring Jon Hamm, beat out other new releases like "Scream 7", "The Bride!", "GOAT", and "Wuthering Heights" which rounded out the top 5.

Why it matters

Box office performance is a key indicator of a film's commercial success and popularity with audiences. The strong opening weekend for "Hoppers" suggests the animated adventure has resonated with moviegoers and could have a successful run in theaters.

The details

"Hoppers" earned an estimated $46 million at the North American box office this weekend, taking the top spot. It was followed by "Scream 7" ($7.3 million), "The Bride!" ($7.3 million), "GOAT" ($7.3 million), and "Wuthering Heights" ($3.8 million) to round out the top 5. Other films in the top 10 include "Crime 101", "Send Help", "I Can Only Imagine 2", "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert", and "Demon Slayer".

  • The box office results are for the weekend of March 8, 2026.

The players

Jon Hamm

An American actor known for his roles in television shows like "Mad Men" and films such as "Baby Driver" and "Tag".

Margot Robbie

An Australian actress known for her roles in films like "The Wolf of Wall Street", "I, Tonya", and the "Suicide Squad" movies.

Jacob Elordi

An Australian actor who has starred in the "Euphoria" TV series and the "Kissing Booth" film franchise.

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The takeaway

The strong opening weekend for the animated film "Hoppers" demonstrates the continued demand for family-friendly, high-quality animated content at the box office. The film's success could lead to potential sequels or spinoffs as studios look to capitalize on the property's popularity.