BREAKING: Pixar’s latest animated feature, Hoppers, has just made a stunning global debut, raking in $88 million over the weekend. This includes an impressive $46 million from the domestic box office, marking the studio’s strongest launch for an original film since Coco in 2017.
The buzz surrounding Hoppers stems from a robust marketing campaign by Disney, which strategically showcased the film to critics weeks ahead of its release. Early word-of-mouth has been overwhelmingly positive, driving audiences to theaters in droves. In stark contrast, Warner Bros.’ latest offering, The Bride, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, only managed to pull in $13 million worldwide, with a mere $7 million from North America.
Domestically, The Bride landed in third place, trailing behind Hoppers and the slasher sequel Scream 7, which, despite a steep 72.1% drop in its second weekend, amassed $17.1 million. To date, Scream 7 has grossed $150 million globally.
With such strong numbers, Hoppers is poised to reclaim the top spot next weekend, unless it faces stiff competition from upcoming releases. March is set to bring several highly anticipated films, including Project Hail Mary and Ready or Not 2 on March 20, alongside They Will Kill You and the Hulu exclusive Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice on March 27. These titles may attract audiences, but they will need to prove powerful enough to dethrone Pixar’s animated sensation.
As box office numbers continue to unfold, the success of Hoppers reflects a significant rebound for the animated genre, while The Bride highlights the unpredictable nature of audience reception in today’s film landscape. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
