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Pixar’s “Hoppers” Maintains Box Office Lead as Colleen Hoover Adaptation Debuts Strong
Pixar’s animated feature “Hoppers” continued its successful run at the box office, earning $28.5 million in its second weekend to maintain the top position, according to studio estimates released Sunday. The film’s modest 37% drop from its $45.3 million opening weekend signals strong audience retention for the Walt Disney Co. release.
“Hoppers,” which tells the story of a young woman who transforms into a beaver to protect a pond from development, has now accumulated $164.7 million globally. The film has garnered impressive critical acclaim with a 94% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an “A” CinemaScore from audiences, positioning it well for continued success throughout March.
Industry analysts note that Pixar’s original films often demonstrate significant staying power despite more modest openings compared to their sequel counterparts. Last year’s “Elemental” followed a similar pattern, opening with $29.6 million before eventually grossing $496.4 million worldwide. This contrasts with the immediate blockbuster status of sequels like “Inside Out 2,” which has generated $1.7 billion globally since its 2024 release.
The weekend’s strongest newcomer was Universal’s “Reminders of Him,” which debuted in second place with an impressive $18.3 million. The film stars Maika Monroe as a woman attempting to rebuild her life after prison and marks the third successful adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s work to reach theaters. Despite mixed reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a modest “B” CinemaScore, the $25 million production continues Hoover’s strong track record at the box office.
Previous Hoover adaptations have performed remarkably well, with Sony’s “It Ends With Us” generating $351 million worldwide in 2024 and Paramount’s “Regretting You” earning $91 million in 2025. “Reminders of Him” is notable for being the first film from a screenplay co-written by Hoover herself, further cementing the author’s growing influence in Hollywood.
A24’s micro-budget horror film “Undertone” opened in third place with $9.3 million, representing an extraordinary return on investment for the $500,000 production. Written and directed by Ian Tuason, the film has drawn comparisons to A24’s breakthrough horror hit “Hereditary” (2018). “Undertone” follows a paranormal podcaster (Nina Kiri) caring for her dying mother, with critics particularly praising its innovative sound design and claustrophobic single-setting approach.
Not all films enjoyed success this weekend. Warner Bros.’ “The Bride!” continued its disappointing theatrical run, plummeting 70% in its second weekend to earn just $2.1 million. The Maggie Gyllenhaal-directed reimagining of “The Bride of Frankenstein” has struggled to connect with audiences despite its $80-90 million production budget, grossing only $11.3 million domestically to date.
The solid performance of “Hoppers,” “Reminders of Him,” and “Undertone” provided a welcome boost to theater attendance during Oscar weekend, which historically sees decreased moviegoing as industry attention shifts to the Academy Awards ceremony. However, competition will soon intensify with Amazon MGM’s upcoming sci-fi adventure “Project Hail Mary,” which will compete for IMAX screens and family audiences.
The weekend’s results reflect the current theatrical landscape’s diverse ecosystem, where animated features, author-driven adaptations, and low-budget horror can all find success alongside bigger-budget productions. For Disney and Pixar, “Hoppers” demonstrates that original animated storytelling can still draw audiences, while Universal’s success with “Reminders of Him” confirms the continuing commercial viability of Colleen Hoover’s devoted fanbase.
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Interesting that ‘Hoppers’ is maintaining its box office dominance. Pixar’s original films often have great staying power, even if they don’t have the massive openings of sequels. Curious to see how ‘Reminders of Him’ performs in the coming weeks.
Agreed, Pixar has a knack for creating films that resonate with audiences over time. The strong critical reception for ‘Hoppers’ is a good sign it will continue to do well.
I’m not familiar with ‘Reminders of Him’ – is it a book adaptation? Colleen Hoover adaptations seem to be doing well lately, so I can see that driving some of the overperformance.
Yes, ‘Reminders of Him’ is a Colleen Hoover novel adaptation. Her books have been very popular, so it makes sense the film version would also resonate with audiences.
It’s impressive that ‘Hoppers’ is holding onto the top spot, especially with a new release like ‘Reminders of Him’ out there. Pixar’s ability to create original films that capture audience attention is really remarkable.
Definitely, Pixar’s staying power is quite impressive. I’m curious to see if ‘Reminders of Him’ can build momentum and potentially challenge ‘Hoppers’ for the top spot in the coming weeks.
I’m not super familiar with the plot of ‘Hoppers,’ but the strong critical reception and box office performance are good signs. And the overperformance of ‘Reminders of Him’ is interesting – I’ll have to look into that film more. Always enjoy seeing how new releases fare.
Same here, I’m not too familiar with ‘Hoppers’ but the positive buzz around it is certainly promising. And the overperformance of ‘Reminders of Him’ is intriguing – it will be interesting to see if it can sustain that momentum in the weeks ahead.
It’s interesting to see the contrast between Pixar’s original films and their sequels in terms of box office performance. The long-term success of ‘Hoppers’ is a good sign for Pixar’s ability to create engaging, original stories that keep audiences coming back.
Absolutely, Pixar’s knack for crafting compelling original narratives is a real strength. It will be intriguing to see how ‘Hoppers’ fares in the coming weeks compared to some of the high-profile sequels.
I’m always excited to see how Pixar’s films perform. ‘Hoppers’ seems to be resonating with audiences, which is great. And I’m curious to learn more about ‘Reminders of Him’ – book adaptations can be hit or miss, but it’s promising that it’s overperforming.
Agreed, Pixar has a remarkable track record, and ‘Hoppers’ continuing to perform well is a positive sign. The overperformance of ‘Reminders of Him’ is intriguing, and I’ll be keeping an eye on how it fares in the coming weeks.