‘Hoppers’ Soars at the Box Office, While ‘The Bride!’ Struggles

Pixar’s latest original film, “Hoppers,” is dominating the box office, signaling a strong win for original animation. Meanwhile, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride!” is facing a challenging debut, falling short of expectations.

‘Hoppers’ Delivers Pixar’s Biggest Opening in Nearly a Decade

Disney’s “Hoppers” is projected to earn around $40 million domestically during its opening weekend, marking Pixar’s largest opening for a non-franchise title since 2017’s “Coco” (The Hollywood Reporter). The film is also tracking for a global debut of $88 million (The Hollywood Reporter). Enthusiastic reviews and strong demand for family-friendly content are contributing to its success, particularly following the blockbuster performance of “Zootopia 2” (The Hollywood Reporter).

Early indicators indicate a solid A CinemaScore and a 75% definite recommend on PostTrak, suggesting positive word-of-mouth (Deadline). The film’s success is attributed to a return to “fun and funny” storytelling, resonating with both children and adults (Deadline).

‘The Bride!’ Faces a Disappointing Launch

In contrast, Warner Bros.’ “The Bride!” is experiencing a difficult start, with projections ranging from $8 million to $10 million for the weekend (Deadline). This is significantly lower than its $80 million production budget (The Hollywood Reporter). The film has received mixed critical reviews and a C+ CinemaScore from audiences (Deadline).

Global projections for “The Bride!” are between $16 million and $20 million (Deadline). If it falls within this range, it would represent the lowest opening for Warner Bros. Since 2024’s “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” (Deadline).

Other Box Office Highlights

“Scream 7” slipped to second place in its second weekend, earning $16.3 million, a 74% drop from its opening (Variety). “Goat” continues to perform steadily, adding $6.1 million in its fourth weekend (The Hollywood Reporter).

Looking Ahead

Next weekend’s releases include the teen romance drama “Reminders of Him” and several independent films, such as “The Gates” and “Bodycam.” Netflix will also release the first two episodes of the second season of its live-action “One Piece” series in select cinemas.