# Pixar’s Hoppers India Box Office: Day 2 Collections Jump 62% — Can It Hit ₹3 Crore This Weekend?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/pixars-hoppers-india-box-office-day-2/  
Published: 2026-03-09  
Updated: 2026-03-09  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Pixar is back — and how! *Hoppers*, the latest animated sci-fi comedy from the house that gave us *Coco* and *Inside Out*, is quietly making waves at the Indian box office. After a modest opening, the film bounced back hard on Day 2. Here’s the full breakdown.

### Hoppers India Box Office Collection — Day-by-Day

| Day | India Collection | Cumulative Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Day 1 (Friday, Mar 7) | ₹0.55 crore | ₹0.55 crore |
| Day 2 (Saturday, Mar 8) | ₹1.09 crore | ₹1.64 crore |
| Weekend Target | — | ₹3 crore+ |

The film opened at ₹0.55 crore on its first day and recorded ₹1.09 crore on Day 2, taking its India total to ₹1.64 crore. [India TV News](https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/box-office-march-7-2026-the-kerala-story-2-hoppers-and-mrithyunjay-collection-on-saturday-2026-03-08-1033027) That’s a massive 98% jump from Friday to Saturday — a very healthy trend for any Hollywood film in India.

![Hoppers](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pixxwq.jpg)

### What Is *Hoppers* About?

*Hoppers* is a 2026 Pixar animated film directed by Daniel Chong, featuring the voices of Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, and Dave Franco. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoppers_(film)) The story follows **Mabel Tanaka**, a passionate animal lover who transfers her consciousness into a robotic beaver to communicate with animals and save their habitat from a scheming mayor. It’s *Zootopia* meets *Spy Kids* — with a big green heart.

Per [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoppers_(film)), the film also features an original end-credits song **“Save the Day”** by SZA, adding a cool musical touch that’s winning over teens globally.

### Global Performance: Pixar’s Biggest Original Since *Coco*

*Hoppers* topped the global box office with $46 million domestically and $88 million worldwide in its opening weekend — the biggest launch for an original animated Pixar film since *Coco* in 2017. [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/hoppers-win-box-office-the-bride-bombs-1236524365/)

The film earned a strong A CinemaScore and 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, signalling excellent word-of-mouth that should sustain its run in India too. [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2026/03/box-office-hoppers-the-bride-1236745894/)

> India is a tough market for original Hollywood animation — but *Hoppers*‘ strong weekend jump suggests it’s finding its audience at multiplexes.

### Should You Watch It?

If you’re a fan of Pixar’s emotional storytelling wrapped in stunning animation, *Hoppers* is a must-watch this weekend. It’s already winning hearts globally and the India numbers are trending upward. For more Hollywood box office updates and entertainment news, check out our [Hollywood coverage on TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/) and our breakdown of the [biggest animated films of 2026](https://technosports.co.in).

### FAQs

### **Q: What is the total India box office collection of *Hoppers* so far?**

 The film has collected ₹1.64 crore in India through its first two days, with the weekend total expected to cross ₹3 crore.

### **Q: Is *Hoppers* a Pixar film?**

Yes, *Hoppers* is a Disney-Pixar production directed by Daniel Chong, released theatrically on March 6, 2026.