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It was an okay movie, but not brilliant. The basic storyline (minus the
robot animal) was a "been there, done that" copy of other movies.
Hoppers Digital, 4K, & Blu-ray Release Dates Set,
View Exclusive Deleted Scene
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Pixar and Disney have officially announced the Hoppers 4K, Blu-ray,
and DVD release dates for the hit movie that released in theaters
earlier this year, as well as when the digital release for the
movie is set. On top of that, ComingSoon has an exclusive deleted
scene to debut called "The Mission."
Check out the exclusive Hoppers deleted scene below:
Deleted Scene (3mins 24secs, animatic)
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When is the Hoppers 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD release date?
Hoppers is set to release on digital platforms on April 28, 2026,
when the movie will be available on platforms like Amazon Prime
Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Then, on June 2, 2026, the
movie will release on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD. The 4K UHD
version of the movie will also be available in a collectible,
limited edition SteelBook that features a variety of animals from
the movie.
Alongside the release, the film's home version will also include a
ton of bonus features, including a litany of behind-the-scenes
material from the film, including:
- The Critter Diaries:aWander behind the scenes with director
Daniel Chong and the Pixar team as they explore Yellowstone,
study wildlife, and find real-life inspiration for our favorite
new animated characters fromaHoppers.
- Hopping In: The Making ofaHoppers: Hop into the making of the
movie as filmmakers, cast, and crew share how their ideas,
collaboration, and creative process brought the story, animation,
and lovable characters to life in Pixar'saHoppers.
- "Meet King George" Scene Breakdown:aDive deep with director
Daniel Chong and his filmmaking team as they reveal the craft of
making King George's Superlodge. Get insight into the directing
process, editing, VFX, animation, and production design.
- Beaverton Revealed:aExploreaHoppersato find surprising Pixar film
cameos, hidden references, and plenty of fun, behind-the-scenes
facts.
- Dam Good Bloopers:aLaugh along with your favorite voice actors
fromaHoppersaas they have fun bringing their characters to life in
the recording booth.
- Deleted Scenes:aCheck out these scenes that didn't make the final
cut, as introduced by director Daniel Chong and editor Axel Geddes.
- Cold Open
- The Glade
- The Mission
- Kings Arrive
- George's Bachelor Pad
- Helicopter Ride
Hoppers is directed by Daniel Chong from a script co-written by
Chong and Jesse Andrews. The film stars the voices of Piper
Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, Dave Franco,
Eduardo Franco, Aparna Nancherla, Tom Law, Sam Richardson,
Melissa Villase+or, and more.
Hoppers was a hit for Disney when it released, earning
$368 million at the global box office and becoming the
fourth-highest-grossing film of 2026.
"Scientists have discovered how to 'hop' human consciousness into
lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with
animals as animals! Using the new technology, Mabel (Curda) will
uncover mysteries within the animal world that are beyond
anything she could have imagined," reads the film's official
synopsis.
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