LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pixar's "Hoppers" maintained its position at the top of the box office, earning $28.5 million in its second weekend, as reported by studio estimates on Sunday. Alongside this, Colleen Hoover's "Reminders of Him" has continued to add to the author's successful box office record.
After debuting with an impressive $45.3 million, The Walt Disney Co.'s "Hoppers" experienced a modest 37% decline in its second weekend. This is a promising indicator for an animated film looking to maintain traction throughout March. The film follows a young woman who transforms into the body of a beaver to protect a pond from development. With positive reviews—boasting a 94% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes—and strong audience scores, including an “A” CinemaScore, "Hoppers" is well-positioned going forward.
Although several Pixar sequels, like 2024's "Inside Out 2", have seen immediate box office success (amassing $1.7 billion worldwide), the studio's original films have often required more time to find their audience. For instance, in 2023, "Elemental" debuted with a disappointing $29.6 million but ultimately grossed a significant $496.4 million globally.
"Hoppers" has accumulated $164.7 million globally so far, and while it has a long way to go to match "Elemental," it is starting out strong. This past weekend, it faced limited direct competition. However, the upcoming sci-fi adventure from Amazon MGM, "Project Hail Mary," is set to take over IMAX screens soon and will vie for the attention of family moviegoers.
In second place, Universal's "Reminders of Him" opened with a robust $18.3 million, exceeding expectations. The film stars Maika Monroe as a woman striving to rebuild her life after serving time in prison. It marks the third adaptation of a Colleen Hoover novel to hit the big screen, following 2024's "It Ends With Us," which grossed $351 million globally for Sony, and 2025's "Regretting You," bringing in $91 million for Paramount.
Despite its financial success, "Reminders of Him" did not fare as well with critics, receiving poor reviews with a 56% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences rated it with a "B" CinemaScore, but the film still manages to expand the bestselling author’s popularity among moviegoers.
Additionally, A24's micro-budget horror film "Undertone" opened to $9.3 million. Directed by Ian Tuason, this film is being recognized as A24's strongest horror project since Ari Aster's "Hereditary," which significantly elevated the indie studio’s profile. It was produced on a mere $500,000 budget and focuses on a paranormal podcaster (played by Nina Kiri) caring for her dying mother, making effective use of sound design within its confined setting.
Conversely, Warner Bros.' adaptation "The Bride!" experienced a dramatic drop in its second weekend, plummeting 70% to just $2.1 million. This film, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and inspired by "The Bride of Frankenstein," had a production budget estimated between $80-$90 million and has so far only earned $11.3 million domestically.
With Oscar weekend typically a slow period at theaters as the industry's focus shifts to the Academy Awards, the moderate successes of "Hoppers," "Reminders of Him," and "Undertone" have provided a beneficial boost to movie-going activities ahead of Hollywood's most prestigious night.
