Pixar's 'Hoppers' retained the number one position at the box office in its second weekend, collecting $28.5 million, according to studio estimates. The animated feature, which follows a young woman who transforms into a beaver to defend a pond, saw a modest 37% drop from its $45.3 million debut, indicating strong legs for the family-friendly film.
The Walt Disney Co. release has earned $164.7 million globally so far, benefiting from positive reviews (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and strong audience scores (an 'A' CinemaScore). While Pixar originals have historically needed time to build momentum—as seen with 'Elemental' in 2023—'Hoppers' is off to a promising start ahead of upcoming competition from 'Project Hail Mary'.
In second place, Universal's 'Reminders of Him' debuted with a better-than-expected $18.3 million. The film, starring Maika Monroe and based on Colleen Hoover's novel, follows a woman rebuilding her life after prison. Despite poor reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a 'B' CinemaScore, the adaptation extends Hoover's successful run at the box office, following 'It Ends With Us' and 'Regretting You'.
A24's micro-budget horror 'Undertone' opened in third with $9.3 million. Directed by Ian Tuason and made for just $500,000, the film centres on a paranormal podcaster caring for her dying mother. It has been hailed as the studio's best horror since 'Hereditary'.
Warner Bros.' 'The Bride!' suffered a steep 70% drop in its second weekend, earning only $2.1 million. The Maggie Gyllenhaal-directed film, budgeted at $80–90 million, has managed just $11.3 million domestically. The trio of moderate successes lifted overall cinema attendance ahead of the Academy Awards.
