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Pixar's Success with Hoppers Overshadowed by Be Fri Cancellation

4/10/2026

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Pixar's recent original film Hoppers received positive reviews and box office success, signaling stronger prospects for the studio.
Disney halted Be Fri in late 2023, directed by Kristen Lester, about two teenage girls navigating a friendship crisis, disappointing employees.
The decision followed Lightyear's box office failure and a shift in Pixar's focus toward more relatable characters.
Employees mourned Be Fri's cancellation, likening it to a funeral for the project.

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Story summary

Pixar's recent original film Hoppers received positive reviews and box office success, signaling stronger prospects for the studio.
Disney halted Be Fri in late 2023, directed by Kristen Lester, about two teenage girls navigating a friendship crisis, disappointing employees.
The decision followed Lightyear's box office failure and a shift in Pixar's focus toward more relatable characters.
Employees mourned Be Fri's cancellation, likening it to a funeral for the project.