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Pixar's 'Hoppers' Hopes to Revive Original Animation Box Office
4 Mar
Summary
- New Pixar film 'Hoppers' faces challenge of cost-conscious families favoring franchises.
- Fellow original 'Goat' shows success with $131 million worldwide gross.
- 'Hoppers' aims for a $36-40 million opening weekend, boosting original animation.
Disney/Pixar's "Hoppers" is set to continue the push for original animated films at the box office, following a positive critical reception. The studio, alongside Disney, has faced mixed results with original animated features in recent years, unlike their successful sequels.
"Hoppers" enters a market where families often prioritize familiar franchises. However, the film has garnered strong reviews, with critics scoring it 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. This critical acclaim has boosted presales, leading box office trackers to project an opening weekend between $36 million and $40 million.
This potential performance for "Hoppers" is crucial for Pixar's return to its blockbuster roots. The film's success could pave the way for future original projects before the release of the highly anticipated "Toy Story 5" later in the summer. Meanwhile, Warner Bros.' "The Bride!" is expected to struggle, with projections for a much lower opening weekend.
