While Disney and Pixar landed a sci-fi box office bomb last year — I might have loved "Elio," but it definitely didn't pull in the crowds — Daniel Chong's zany caper "Hoppers" has fared better. If you didn't catch it, the movie sees 19-year-old Mabel (Piper Curda) making use of some newfangled tech to transplant her consciousness into the body of a robotic beaver so she can uncover the mysteries of the animal kingdom.
In our "Hoppers" review, Malcolm McMillan called it "delightful" and "basically 'Avatar' but better," and it's drawn plenty of praise elsewhere, too. At the time of writing, this hilarious adventure holds 94% approval ratings from critics and moviegoers alike on Rotten Tomatoes, and it's still one of the highest-grossing movies at the box office (per BoxOfficeMojo).
If you missed it in theaters, you're in luck: you won't have to wait much longer to watch "Hoppers" at home, as the film's just landed a premium video-on-demand (PVOD) release date! You can find the newly-announced date (plus my guess at the potential Disney+ release) below.
When is 'Hoppers' coming to streaming?
"Hoppers" hit the big screen on Friday, March 6, but as of our latest update, it's coming to streaming services in just a few days: "Hoppers" will be available to stream on Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home from Tuesday, April 28.
That just so happens to line up exactly with my original guess, which assumed we'd probably wait around 60 days for the film's digital release (which is the pattern past Disney releases have followed).
If you'd prefer to watch "Hoppers" on Disney+, you'll have to wait a little longer. Right now, I'd wager you'll be able to stream "Hoppers" on Disney+ at some point in June 2026.
Again, that guess is based on the wait for previous Disney releases. "Zootopia 2" hits Disney+ this week (March 11), 106 days after it first hit theaters. Likewise, "Tron: Ares" came to the platform 94 days after its theatrical debut, and "Freakier Friday" similarly arrived 97 days after its original release date.
So, if we assume "Hoppers" will also take around 95-105 days to come to the platform and acknowledge that new movies typically come to Disney+ on Wednesdays, we're looking at a mid-to-late June 2026 streaming release for "Hoppers," with June 10 or 17 seeming likely release dates.
An official "Hoppers" Disney+ release date has not been confirmed, but I'll be sure to update this section as soon as one arrives. Oh, and if you're looking to buy the movie yourself, "Hoppers" will be released physically on DVD, 4K and Blu-ray on June 2.
If you're looking for something new to stream while you wait, be sure to check out our round-up of the best movies on Disney+ for more help making the most out of your streaming subscription.
