Overview
- Pixar posted a 16‑second snippet of the SZA song on Feb. 18 and set the full single’s debut for Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.
- “Save the Day” serves as the original end‑credits song for the upcoming Pixar feature Hoppers.
- Director Daniel Chong and co‑director Nicole Grindle used SZA’s “Good Days” and “Saturn” as temp tracks, then invited her to write a bespoke song after she finished touring.
- SZA was praised by the filmmakers for quickly grasping the film’s needs and the lead character Mabel’s perspective.
- Hoppers opens in theaters March 6, 2026, telling a story about hopping human consciousness into robotic animals, with a voice cast that includes Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, Sam Richardson, Aparna Nancherla and Karen Huie.