Disney Announces Dave Franco Is Joining Pixar’s Next Movie

by

Disney has announced that Dave Franco will be joining the voice cast of Pixar’s upcoming film, Hoppers. The movie tells the story of Mabel, an animal enthusiast who uploads her mind into a robotic beaver and works to rally other animals to save their habitat. Hoppers is expected to explore themes of environmentalism and the mysteries of the animal kingdom, and its star-studded cast is predicted to be a key factor in its success.

Following a brief initial trailer, Pixar has now released the full trailer for Hoppers, giving a better look at the film’s story and the many animals who will guide Mabel in understanding the natural world. The trailer also revealed an unexpected addition to the cast.

Disney and Pixar have announced the complete cast for their upcoming movie, Hoppers, and Dave Franco is among the stars! He’ll be voicing the character of Titus.

Although specifics about James Franco’s part are still being kept under wraps, adding him to an already impressive cast significantly boosts the overall star power of the Pixar film.

The 40-year-old actor and filmmaker recently starred in Now You See Me Now You Don’t and is popular for his work in films like Together, Neighbors, and The Disaster Artist.

Franco is part of an all-star cast alongside well-known actors like Meryl Streep, Kathy Najimy, Vanessa Bayer, Jon Hamm, Bobby Moynihan, and Piper Curda, who leads the film.

Here is the full list of the confirmed cast members for Hoppers: 

  • Piper Curda – Mabel
  • Bobby Moynihan – King George
  • Jon Hamm – Mayor Jerry
  • Meryl Streep – Insect Queen
  • Dave Franco – Titus
  • Kathy Najimy – Dr. Sam
  • Eduardo Franco – Loaf
  • Melissa Villaseñor – Ellen
  • Ego Nwodim – Fish Queen
  • Vanessa Bayer – Diane
  • Sam Richardson – Conner
  • Aparna Nancherla – Nisha
  • Nichole Sakura – Reptile Queens
  •  Isiah Whitlock Jr. – Bird King
  • Steve Purcell – Amphibian King
  • Karen Huie – Grandma Tanaka
  • Tom Law- Tom Lizard

Pixar revealed a beautiful new poster for ‘Hoppers’ along with the trailer, showing Mabel in a close call with a bear.

Watch the full trailer below:

In a recent press release, Director Daniel Chong praised the actors in Hoppers, calling them “legendary” and saying they put their full effort into the film.

‘Hoppers’ features an incredible cast, and the voice actors truly went above and beyond. They brought the film to life with everything from hilarious comedy and touching moments to wild animal sounds – exceeding all of our hopes.

The new film, Hoppers, directed by Daniel Chong and produced by Nicole Paradis Grindle, will be released in theaters on March 6, 2026.

Why Dave Franco’s Inclusion Is Significant in Pixar’s Hoppers

Pixar is placing a lot of hope in Hoppers, particularly because their previous film, Elio, didn’t do as well as expected at the box office in 2025.

Despite recent challenges, Pixar is still generating a lot of excitement heading into 2026, largely thanks to the anticipated film Hoppers and the planned release of Toy Story 5.

Even though Hoppers already has an interesting premise, adding Dave Franco is likely to make it even better. He’s known for his comedic timing and dry humor, which could bring some much-needed lightness to the story of animals rebelling. Plus, his popularity could attract more people to see the movie.

Franco’s excellent comedic skills and the great connection he’s built with the cast could make Hoppers a fun and successful movie, and help Pixar regain its creative spark.

Read More

2025-11-23 22:06