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In Japan, Pixar's 'Hoppers' Will Be Titled 'When I Became a Beaver'

The Japan-only title clarifies the consciousness-transfer premise for family audiences.

Overview

  • Disney’s Japanese arm confirmed the localized name, with other markets retaining the Hoppers title.
  • The film opens exclusively in theaters on March 6, 2026.
  • Walt Disney Studios Japan announced an event on January 22 at Shinjuku Southern Terrace Square to reveal Mabel’s lead Japanese voice actor.
  • The story follows 19-year-old Mabel, who tests technology that moves her consciousness into a robotic beaver.
  • It marks the feature directorial debut of Daniel Chong and features a cast led by Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, and Meryl Streep, per Pixar’s official listing.