Will Pixar's Hoppers Outperform Spielberg's Tintin at the Box Office?

Pixar's animated film Hoppers is thriving in theaters, currently in its eighth week and competing closely with Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin at the box office. With impressive ratings and strong earnings, Hoppers has grossed $370.2 million globally. As it becomes available on digital platforms, concerns about its theatrical performance arise. Directed by Daniel Chong, the film follows Mabel, who uses technology to connect with wildlife. Will Hoppers surpass Tintin's earnings? The coming weeks will reveal the outcome of this box office showdown.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 28, 2026, 14:26 IST

Hoppers Continues to Thrive in Theaters

Pixar's newest animated feature, Hoppers, is currently in its eighth week of release and remains a strong contender in the top ten at the domestic box office. Debuting on March 6, this sci-fi comedy has garnered positive feedback from both critics and viewers, achieving a remarkable 94% score from critics and a 93% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film launched with an impressive $45.3 million from 4,000 theaters across North America and recently earned an additional $1.9 million over the weekend of April 24-26 from 2,000 locations, bringing its total domestic earnings to $164.2 million.

As Hoppers becomes available on digital platforms in the U.S., there are worries that its box office numbers might dip. Nevertheless, the film has excelled internationally, raking in $370.2 million globally. This puts it in a close race with Michael B. Jordan's Oscar-winning film, Sinners (2025), which has also reached around $370.2 million. As Hoppers continues its theatrical journey, it is approaching the global earnings of the animated classic directed by Steven Spielberg, The Adventures of Tintin (2011).

Currently, Hoppers is trailing The Adventures of Tintin by approximately $3.8 million in worldwide earnings. Despite the potential impact of its digital release and competition from newer titles like Michael, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Project Hail Mary, Hoppers seems well-positioned to close this gap and possibly surpass Spielberg's animated feature. The outcome of this box office competition is anticipated to become clearer in the upcoming weeks.

Directed by Daniel Chong, Hoppers tells the story of Mabel, a passionate animal lover who employs cutting-edge technology to transfer human consciousness into realistic robotic animals. After she hops into a robotic beaver to connect with wildlife, Mabel discovers a looming threat to their forest home and must unite the animals to safeguard their habitat.

As the film continues to attract audiences, industry analysts are closely monitoring its performance against other animated blockbusters. The next few weeks will determine if Hoppers can surpass The Adventures of Tintin in global box office earnings.