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Hoppers Review: Piper Curda, Dave Franco, Jon Hamm's Film Is Funny, Silly, And All Things Good
Pixar's upcoming animated science fiction adventure comedy Hoppers is an entertaining watch for all age groups.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures, Hoppers is set to release in theaters in India on March 6, 2026. The film stars Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, and Dave Franco in leading roles, and is directed by Daniel Chong and written by Jesse Andrews. The movie follows a 19-year-old teenager named Mabel Tanaka, who is passionate about saving animals and nature, as she locks horns with the mayor of her town, Jerry Generazzo, who wants to replace a local forest glade with a freeway.
Why it matters
Hoppers is an out-and-out entertainer that has been made for all age groups. The film touches on important themes like the loss of nature due to human greed for technological and economic advancement, and how one person's passion can make a difference.
The details
In the film, Mabel 'hops' into the mind of a robotic beaver to find where the animals have disappeared to and lure them back to the glade, which was a safe space for her growing up. As she embarks on this journey to preserve nature and bring wildlife back, she finds herself in a lot of trouble. The movie features an ensemble voice cast, including Piper Curda as Mabel Tanaka, Bobby Moynihan as King George, Jon Hamm as the greedy mayor, and Kathy Najimy as Mabel's biology professor, Dr. Samantha 'Sam' Fairfax.
- Hoppers is set to release in theaters in India on March 6, 2026.
The players
Piper Curda
An American actress who voices the lead character of Mabel Tanaka in Hoppers.
Dave Franco
An American actor who has a voice role in Hoppers.
Jon Hamm
An American actor who voices the character of the greedy mayor of Beaverton in Hoppers.
Kathy Najimy
An American actress who voices the character of Dr. Samantha 'Sam' Fairfax, Mabel's biology professor, in Hoppers.
Daniel Chong
The director of Hoppers.
What they’re saying
“Hoppers might be Pixar's next best film, but with small inconsistencies”
— Aashna Nadkarni (mashable.com)
The takeaway
Hoppers is an entertaining and thought-provoking film that touches on important themes of environmental conservation and the impact of human greed on nature. While the film has some minor inconsistencies, it is an engaging watch for audiences of all ages.
