Overview
- The Big Game preview aired just before kickoff, showcasing new moments that include Tom the Lizard speaking and flashing his emoji bit.
- Hoppers is slated to open exclusively in theaters on March 6, 2026, with tickets and premium-format listings promoted by theaters and partners.
- The film follows 19-year-old Mabel, who uses technology to hop her consciousness into a robotic beaver to communicate with animals and face a looming human threat led by local mayor Jerry Generazzo.
- The voice cast features Piper Curda as Mabel, Bobby Moynihan as King George, and Jon Hamm as Mayor Jerry Generazzo, with Meryl Streep, Dave Franco, and Kathy Najimy in supporting roles.
- Director Daniel Chong leads the project with producer Nicole Paradis Grindle and composer Mark Mothersbaugh, as marketing builds through viral Tom the Lizard appearances and theater-chain novelties like themed buckets and figurines.