The Meeting of 'We Bare Bears' Director and Pixar: 3 Anticipation Points for the Animal Adventure 'Hoppers'

With global acclaim and buzz, Disney·Pixar's new animated film 〈Hoppers〉 is set to release, revealing 3 must-not-miss anticipation points.

The first anticipation point is that Daniel Chong, the director of the globally popular TV series 〈We Bare Bears〉, is at the helm. Having proven his skills at the British Academy (BAFTA) and the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, he has infused his unique warm humor and emotions into an expanded worldview in this work. Based on a deep understanding of animal characters, he is set to present a well-made animation that resonates with all generations.

The second point is the special connection with Pixar's head, Pete Docter. The director of 〈Inside Out〉 and 〈Soul〉, Pete Docter personally proposed directing to Daniel Chong, showing his infinite trust in the project. The two masters, who collaborated as director and story artist in 〈Inside Out〉, have exchanged brilliant imaginations to enhance the quality of this work.

Lastly, 〈Hoppers〉 continues Disney·Pixar's winning formula of 'animal characters'. Just like the successful films featuring animals as protagonists, such as 〈Finding Nemo〉 and 〈Ratatouille〉, the adventure of a girl named 'Mabel' who infiltrates the animal world as a robot beaver is expected to provide fresh fun. The unique setting of a human entering the animal world is a key point to watch.

The star-studded cast also catches the eye. Rising star Piper Curda takes on the role of the protagonist 'Mabel', while Bobby Moynihan and Jon Hamm join to add vitality to the film. Notably, the legendary actress Meryl Streep, a three-time Academy Award winner, joins the voice cast, adding weight to the project.

Armed with the unique concept of 'hopping' technology that embeds human consciousness into animal robots, the animal adventure 〈Hoppers〉 is set to meet audiences in theaters on March 4, 2026.