TLDR: Hoppers holds a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, equalling the results of Coco back in 2017.

Critical Reception

The film has received widespread praise from critics and currently holds a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This makes it Pixar’s highest-rated film since Coco in 2017, which achieved the same score.

Several reviewers have drawn comparisons to James Cameron’s Avatar due to the story’s perspective of experiencing the world through another creature.

The Independent awarded the film four stars, praising its visual creativity and emotional storytelling while noting the thematic similarities.

Pixar’s Current Film Strategy

Hoppers is the first of two Pixar films scheduled for release in 2026, with Toy Story 5 expected to arrive in Jun.

Beyond 2026, Pixar has several projects in development, including Gatto planned for 2027, as well as future installments such as Incredibles 3 and Coco 2.