Hoppers Box Office: Pixar Film Beats Elemental, Crosses Major Global Milestone

Hoppers box office performance has quietly turned into one of the biggest success stories for original animation in recent years. The Pixar film has now overtaken Elemental in North America, becoming the highest-grossing original animated film in the post-pandemic era while continuing its steady global run.

Despite facing reduced screens and strong competition, the film has managed to hold its ground with consistent weekend earnings.

Hoppers box office in North America sees steady run

Over its sixth weekend, the film collected $4.1 million across North America, even after losing more than 400 theatres. It was reported by trade estimates that this marked one of the strongest sixth-weekend performances for an original animation in over a decade.

With this, the film’s domestic total has reached $157.1 million. While there has been a slight dip from the previous weekend, the overall trend suggests a stable run, with projections indicating a final domestic total between $165 million and $170 million.

Hoppers crosses global milestone, beats elemental

Globally, the film has now crossed the $350 million mark, reaching a total of $354.4 million. International markets have contributed $197.3 million so far, reinforcing its appeal beyond North America.

It has also been confirmed through box office tracking that Hoppers has surpassed Elemental’s domestic earnings, securing its position as the top original animated film in the post-COVID period.

While the film continues its theatrical run, it is now aiming for the $400 million milestone worldwide. The achievement is particularly notable given the dominance of franchise-led animation in recent years.

The film was released on March 6, 2026, and its performance since then reflects a gradual but consistent audience build, rather than a front-loaded opening.