Pixar is fully confident that Hoppers, slated for release on March 6, 2026, will be a commercial hit, leveraging its unique sci-fi premise and impressive ensemble cast to achieve a successful return at the global box office.
Meryl Streep attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
The legendary Meryl Streep has officially joined the voice cast as the formidable Insect Queen, adding unparalleled star power to the already highly anticipated film. This marks Streep’s first collaboration with Pixar since voicing Aunt Josephine in 2004’s Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, and her role is expected to be a central, powerful force in the narrative.
Meryl Streep will voice Insect Queen in Hoppers (2026)
About the Movie
Hoppers is an animated science fiction comedy-adventure, marking Pixar’s 30th feature film. It is directed by Daniel Chong (creator of We Bare Bears) and explores a high-concept premise where scientists invent a technology that allows them to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animal bodies. A young woman named Mabel uses their technology to embody a robotic beaver and thwart a construction company’s plot to destroy the local animal habitat.
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Cast
Meryl Streep will be the dominant Insect Queen, alongside Piper Curda as the determined protagonist Mabel, Jon Hamm as the antagonistic Mayor Jerry, and Bobby Moynihan as the endearing King George. The roster expands with familiar comedic talents like Dave Franco, Kathy Najimy, Melissa Villaseñor, Vanessa Bayer, and Ego Nwodim, ensuring the unique sci-fi premise is injected with consistent humor and high-caliber dramatic performances.
