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Pixar's 'Hoppers': College Student Becomes Robotic Beaver

3/5/2026

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Pixar's upcoming film Hoppers centers on Mabel, a college student who uploads her mind into a robotic beaver.
Tom the Lizard, initially minor, gained popularity after a post-credits scene in Elio went viral on social media.
Director Daniel Chong said Tom's design evolved to be more cartoonish and relatable.
The team pitched marketing ideas, but the lizard emoji scene resonated most with audiences, and Hoppers premieres this weekend.

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Story summary

Pixar's upcoming film Hoppers centers on Mabel, a college student who uploads her mind into a robotic beaver.
Tom the Lizard, initially minor, gained popularity after a post-credits scene in Elio went viral on social media.
Director Daniel Chong said Tom's design evolved to be more cartoonish and relatable.
The team pitched marketing ideas, but the lizard emoji scene resonated most with audiences, and Hoppers premieres this weekend.