Original Pixar Film “Hoppers” Announced for Spring 2026

Pixar Animation Studios revealed an all-new original movie coming in 2026 tonight at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

What’s Happening:

  • Just announced during the D23 Disney Entertainment Showcase, Pixar will be releasing Hoppers, an original movie in spring 2026.
  • The film will revolve around a girl named Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use new technology to ‘hop’ her consciousness into a life-like robotic animal: an adorable beaver.
  • Jon Hamm (Mad Men) will lend his voice to the Mayor who is trying to destroy the beaver’s home.
  • Hoppers will also feature the voices of Bobby Moynihan (Saturday Night Live) and Piper Curda (A.N.T. Farm).
  • Concept art for the film was showcased at the panel, which you can see above.
  • Directed by Daniel Chong and produced by Nicole Paradis Grindle, Hoppers comes to theaters everywhere in spring 2026.

Be sure to follow our D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event tag for all the announcements from the Disney Entertainment Showcase!

Luke Manning
Luke is a fan of all things theme parks and self-proclaimed #1 fan of Joffrey’s Coffee, who lives in Kissimmee, FL