The Take
Hoppers earns the watch. The original story of a teen transferring her mind into a robotic beaver to save a habitat lands with charm and clarity that recent Pixar entries often miss.
Jesse Andrews' screenplay keeps the focus on character and adventure over committee messaging, while Daniel Chong's direction gives the animal world a lived-in, practical feel.
The Verdict
Hoppers revives the Pixar spark with a fresh premise and voices that click. The robotic beaver gimmick fuels both laughs and genuine stakes without overstuffing the runtime.
Watch it in theaters.
Common Questions
Is Hoppers okay for kids?
Yes. PG rating covers mild peril and language that most families can handle with a quick chat.
Is Hoppers based on a true story?
No. The sci-fi beaver body-swap plot is pure fiction, though beavers really are ecosystem engineers.
Who voices the main beaver in Hoppers?
Bobby Moynihan plays King George. Piper Curda leads as Mabel in the robotic body.
