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Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Sets Early Screenings and Festival Preview as Tickets Go On Sale

Early reactions position the theatrical-only launch as a key gauge of appetite for original Pixar.

Overview

  • Tickets are available now for Hoppers, including early-access showings on February 28 and an exclusive theatrical wide release on March 6 in IMAX, RealD 3D, Dolby Cinema, 4DX and other premium formats.
  • The New York International Children’s Film Festival secured an opening-night preview of Hoppers, billed as effectively a world premiere ahead of the March 6 rollout.
  • Los AngelesEl Capitan Theatre will host a February 28 early-access screening featuring a live Wildlife Learning Center animal showcase, with the showcase also planned before standard showings after release.
  • Major chains announced tie-in merchandise and events, including AMC’s Tom Lizard popcorn bucket and Dolby Cinema keychain giveaway on March 7, Regal’s snack pack and 4DX crown offer, Cinemark’s sculpted tumbler and combo, and pin giveaways at Alamo Drafthouse and Marcus Theatres plus a Fandango pin bundle.
  • A new clip spotlights Mabel meeting the animal world, as early press and social reactions praise the film’s humor, voice performances from Piper Curda, Jon Hamm and Meryl Streep, and its emotional core.