Egyptian cinemas are preparing to screen the animated feature Hoppers during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr season, with the film presented in Egyptian Arabic under the title “Sundus in a Beaver’s World.”
The film is an American science fiction comedy adventure produced by Walt Disney and Pixar, and distributed by United Motion Pictures.
It is written and directed by Daniel Chong, and features voice performances by Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, Dave Franco, and Meryl Streep.
The story explores the beauty of the natural world through the journey of Mabel Tanaka, a passionate animal lover who shares a deep emotional bond with a natural habitat she used to visit with her grandmother.
The location comes under threat due to a proposed highway project backed by a local mayor, prompting Mabel to take action.
During her efforts, she discovers a groundbreaking technology that allows humans to inhabit robotic animal bodies and interact directly with wildlife.
She uses the innovation to transform into a beaver, embarking on an unusual mission to protect the environment.
Chong revealed that the film was inspired by nature documentaries that experiment with robotic animals in real ecosystems.
He noted that the concept offers strong comedic potential, especially when humans attempt to integrate into the animal world and face unexpected consequences.
The director also cited influences from films such as Avatar and Mission: Impossible, blending elements of fantasy, action, and espionage. Initially, the project featured penguins as central characters, but the idea was later revised following input from Pete Docter, who suggested exploring less frequently used animals in animation.
After researching environmental ecosystems, Chong chose beavers as the focus, describing them as “incredible” creatures capable of shaping habitats and supporting biodiversity.
Development on the film began after Chong returned to Pixar following his work on We Bare Bears in 2020.
The project was officially announced in August 2024, with writing contributions from Jesse Andrews. The film has been in development for approximately six years, marking one of Pixar’s latest original animated productions set to debut for holiday audiences in Egypt.
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