Pixar has released the first official trailer for their Spring 2026 film, HOPPERS and WOW! This film looks incredible, from the characters to the storyline, everything feels fresh and fun!
“We have assembled a legendary cast for Hoppers, and the voice talent really gave the film all they had. Be it uproarious humor, heartfelt emotion, or crazy animal noises, they delivered beyond our expectations,” stated director Daniel Chong and producer Nicole Paradis Grindle.
The trailer features a summary of clips shown to attendees at the Annecy Film Festival in June. What we love about the new trailer is that this film is centered on the animal world. The filmmakers really did an excellent job making each animal cute and cartoony, yet still realistic; even the earthworm has a cute quality.
A new storyline was featured in the trailer, showcasing Mayor Jerry (Jon Hamm), a politician running for reelection in Beaverton who seems intent on building houses in the animals’ habitat.
Hoppers is directed by Daniel Chong, produced by Nicole Paradis Grindle, and features an original score by composer Mark Mothersbaugh. The film opens exclusively in theaters on March 6, 2026.
HOPPERS EASTER EGGS
If you look closely during the trailer where the Insect Queen is discussing “squishing the humans”, you will notice that some of the birds have been in a Pixar short before.
That’s right, a few of the ‘For The Birds’ have been spotted alongside the other woodland animals.
HOPPERS VOCAL CAST
Just as the official trailer dropped, the updated cast list was revealed, and WOW, once again, Pixar is really nailing every aspect of this film.
The addition of Meryl Streep joining the cast is incredible, then you have excellent comedic castings of Melissa Villaseñor, Ego Nwodim, Vanessa Bayer, Sam Richardson, and Kathy Najimy! This vocal line-up is top tier! Not to mention, ex-Pixar Director Steve Purcell (Toy Story That Time Forgot).
- Mabel – Piper Curda
- King George – Bobby Moynihan
- Insect Queen – Meryl Steep
- Mayor Jerry – Jon Hamm
- Titus – Dave Franco
- Loaf – Eduardo Franco
- Ellen – Melissa Villaseñor
- Fish Queen – Ego Nwodim
- Diane – Vanessa Bayer
- Conner – Sam Richardson
- Dr. Sam – (light-haired doctor) – Kathy Najimy
- Dr. Nisha – (dark-haried doctor) – Aparna Nancherla
- Reptile Queens – Nichole Sakura
- Amphibian King – Steve Purcell
- Bird King – Isiah Whitlock Jr.
- Grandma Tanaka – Karen Huie
- Tom Lizard – Tom Law
- Yellow Birds – Demetri Martin
