Box office: Pixar's 'Hoppers' opens strong while 'The Bride!' underperforms

Pixar's original feature 'Hoppers' opened to $45.3 million domestically, while Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'The Bride!' debuted to about $7 million.

Pixar's new original film 'Hoppers' opened over the weekend and reported a $45.3 million domestic debut. The studio has had mixed results in recent years, with 2024's 'Inside Out 2' noted as a major hit and 2025's 'Elio' underperforming. Several franchise and independent releases held places in the top ten, while a high‑profile drama debuted below expectations. Attention is turning to next week's slate, which includes a widely anticipated adaptation. Weekend box office facts: - 'Hoppers' opened to $45.3 million domestically and about $87.3 million globally according to reported totals. - 'Scream 7' dropped 73% in its second weekend to $17 million, with $93 million domestically in 10 days and $149 million worldwide. - 'The Bride!' opened to roughly $7 million domestically and $13.5 million worldwide; reports cite a production budget near $90 million. - 'GOAT' and 'Wuthering Heights' continued steady runs, with reported worldwide totals near $146 million and $213 million respectively. - 'Crime 101' sits at $33.6 million domestic and $65 million worldwide, while the action film 'Protector' earned about $744,000 from just over 1,000 locations. - Next week’s notable release is 'Reminders of Him,' an adaptation from Colleen Hoover. Summary: 'Hoppers' provided a notable opening for Pixar after several years with uneven box office results. 'The Bride!' debuted below expectations, leaving its longer-term performance uncertain. Industry attention now shifts to upcoming releases, including 'Reminders of Him,' as studios watch how audiences respond in the weeks ahead.