Hoppers
While Hoppers is a bit flawed, I think mainly pacing issues, the amount of unhinged fun it contains pretty much wipes it’s downsides from your memory, and you’re left with a rollercoaster of a movie that is the best Pixar production since Soul. Pixar subverted a lot of expectations in this film, and I really like how they didn’t draw out their typical sad death of a loved one trope. Must watch for animation fans and fully expect this to get an animation nom, if not win it.
-Z
I’m sure Z and J will have mentioned something about this as well, but the chaotic viewing experience we had while watching this (along with several very loud children) probably means I missed a few things in this film, but I can still confidently say this will be one of the best, if not the best, animated films of 2026. It was clever, very funny, and was just the right amount of unhinged (trying to avoid any spoilers, but the apex predator reveal was really something else). The beginning of the movie with Mabel as a kid felt really rushed - this is a bit of a nitpick, but there could have been a little more time given there.
-E
What I don't get is why this isn't being talked about more. I found myself laughing a lot, and it carries a pretty solid message. We need to make sure good Pixar movies like this continue to find success so that we get more of them, rather than endlessly sequelizing things like Monsters, Inc or Toy Story. The joy in this film comes from its genuine humor, despite the ending getting a bit scary for younger kids. I will be recommending this to everyone, and it could be the first Oscar-nominated film of 2026.
-J
