'Hoppers' Debuts at Number One in North American Box Office... Highest Grossing Pixar Original Since 'Coco'

Disney·Pixar's new original animation 〈Hoppers〉 has topped the North American box office in its opening week. This marks the highest grossing record among Pixar's original works since 〈Coco〉, proving once again that Pixar's delightful imagination and warm messages have captivated audiences worldwide.

〈Hoppers〉 depicts a world where different beings coexist through a joyful adventure, portrayed through Pixar's unique perspective. In particular, the three rules of the animal world in the film—'Be kind', 'Eat when you need to', and 'We are together'—symbolically represent the fundamental attitudes necessary for different beings to unite. The film's core message, "You are here, and I am here, so let's solve this together," brings joy to children and leaves a deep impression on adults, garnering praise from all generations.

The film centers around the 'hopping' technology that transfers human consciousness into animal robots. The protagonist, Mabel (Piper Curda), becomes a robotic beaver to protect a pond filled with memories of her grandmother and infiltrates the animal world. There, she meets a cast of colorful animal friends, including the king of mammals, George (Bobby Moynihan), and embarks on an outrageous mission. The voice performances of Hollywood stars like Jon Hamm and Meryl Streep further enhance the film's quality.

The critical response has also been enthusiastic. Reviews praise it for combining the imagination of 〈Avatar〉 with the charm of 〈Zootopia〉, calling it the most 'Pixar-like' animation. The heavy emotional impact and harmless laughter, reminiscent of 〈Inside Out〉, make audiences consider 〈Hoppers〉 a must-see in theaters.

The animal adventure 〈Hoppers〉, which embodies the value of coexistence through laughter and adventure, is currently showing in theaters to great acclaim.