Hoppers and The Mummy Lead April 2026 Box Office as Summer Movie Season Kicks Off

April 2026 Box Office Gets a Boost from Animation and Monster Action

The April 2026 theatrical box office is heating up with two very different but equally exciting releases: Hoppers, the animated family film from DreamWorks Animation, and The Mummy, a fresh reboot of the classic Universal Monsters franchise. Both films are performing well and signaling that summer movie season 2026 is going to be a wild ride.

Hoppers: The Animated Hit Families Are Loving

Hoppers has been a pleasant surprise at the box office. The animated feature, which follows a group of adventurous rabbit-like creatures on an epic quest, has resonated strongly with families looking for quality theatrical entertainment. The film features voice work from Chris Pratt, Awkwafina, and Keegan-Michael Key, giving it the star power that has become a DreamWorks trademark.

While it doesn't quite match the astronomical numbers of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie earlier this year (which pulled in $190.1 million over Easter weekend), Hoppers is holding its own and has received solid audience scores. Parents are praising its humor and heart, which is exactly what you want from a family film.

The Mummy: Universal's Monster Universe Reboot

Meanwhile, The Mummy is bringing horror back to the multiplex. This isn't the 2017 Tom Cruise version that flopped — this is a complete reboot with a fresh creative team that's reportedly drawing inspiration from the original Boris Karloff films while adding modern scares. Early audience reactions suggest it's delivering genuine thrills.

Combined with the success of Bhooth Bangla starring Akshay Kumar crossing ₹121 crore in India, it's clear that horror (and horror-comedy) is having a major moment in 2026. The April box office is proving that audiences want variety — from animated family fun to spine-tingling monster movies.