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Box Office Update: Pixar's Hoppers and Colleen Hoover's Reminders of Him Shine
3/15/2026, 1:12:15 PM
Hoppers Dominates the Box Office
Pixar's animated film *Hoppers* continues to perform strongly at the domestic box office, projected to earn around $30 million in its second weekend, following a robust opening of $46 million. This marks the highest debut for an original Pixar film since *Coco* in 2017, with a total global gross of $88 million. The film has garnered positive critical and audience reception, appealing to both families and younger adults.
Reminders of Him Surpasses Expectations
*Reminders of Him*, based on Colleen Hoover's novel, opened on March 13 and is expected to debut with a domestic gross between $19 million and $20 million, exceeding initial projections of $10 million to $15 million. The film tells the story of Kenna Rowan, who, after serving time for a tragic accident, seeks to reconnect with her daughter. Critics have noted the film's emotional depth, with Maika Monroe's performance receiving particular praise. The film's production budget was reported at $25 million, indicating it is on track for profitability with its strong audience engagement.
Undertone's Performance
A24's horror film *Undertone* also opened on March 13, projected to earn around $10 million in its debut weekend. Despite facing stiff competition from *Hoppers* and *Reminders of Him*, *Undertone* has already recouped its modest production budget of $500,000, highlighting its financial success.
Critical Reception and Audience Response
*Reminders of Him* has received mixed reviews, with some critics labeling it a "ludicrous" adaptation, while others praised its emotional resonance and Monroe's performance. The film currently holds an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating strong audience approval, which may contribute to its potential for word-of-mouth success.
Industry Implications
The success of *Hoppers* and *Reminders of Him* reflects a growing trend in the film industry where adaptations of popular novels and original animated features are resonating with audiences. This trend is particularly significant for studios like Universal, which has successfully adapted Hoover's works, following the success of *It Ends With Us*, which grossed $148 million domestically.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
While *Reminders of Him* is tracking between the domestic grosses of *It Ends With Us* and *Regretting You*, there are discrepancies in critical reception. Some outlets describe the film as an emotional journey, while others criticize its narrative coherence. This division highlights the subjective nature of film critique and audience reception.
What's Next
As the box office landscape evolves, upcoming weekends will reveal whether *Reminders of Him* can maintain its momentum and if *Hoppers* will continue to dominate. The performance of both films may influence future adaptations of literary works and original animated features in Hollywood.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Reminders of Him is tracking between those two benchmarks.” — Source
- “The audience score tells its own story: social media conversation is running positive, with casting goodwill and Monroe's indie drama credibility cited repeatedly as reasons viewers trust the film even when the script strains.” — Source
- “The film is rolling out in 57 foreign markets including the UK, Ireland, Australia, Germany, and Mexico.” — Source
