Jumpers: The Funniest and Most Offbeat Pixar, We Discuss It With Creators and French Voices

To mark the release of Pixar's new film, Jumpers, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, we spoke with director Daniel Chong and producer Nicole Paradis Grindle. They shared insights into this vibrant and unconventional adventure, which follows 19-year-old Mabel's quest to save her estuary and its animals—even if it means transferring her spirit into a robotic beaver. Chong explained that Jumpers originated from the concept of wildlife documentaries that use fake robotic animals for unobtrusive filming. This led him to ask: what if a human could control a mechanical animal to become completely untraceable? While some have compared the concept to Avatar, the project quickly distinguished itself, particularly through the choice of beavers, "true engineers of nature," grounding the film in an overtly ecological metaphor. The film's tone is undeniably rhythmic and almost adrenaline-fueled, drawing influence from spy films like Mission: Impossible. Jumpers emphasizes efficiency with pervasive humor and spectacular action sequences, all while maintaining a genuine message. French voice actors Mallory Wanecque and Artus champion this dual ambition: to entertain without sacrificing substance.

Pixar's New Jumpers: Emma Stone, Mila Kunis, and Mark Wahlberg in a Multiverse Mystery Adventure, Directed by Peter Ramsey

Despite this, early reviews call Jumpers Pixar's least original film in over a decade. One early reader vote gives it a score of 9, praising its unique ending, which sparks conversations between two conflicting viewpoints in a well-executed second half. Adding to the release slate is a separate, unrelated animated movie, also titled Jumpers, set to premiere on March 4, 2026. This film, a subsidiary of Disney, tells the story of Mia, who can hop between different realities. In each reality, Mia uses her power to solve mysteries and tackle problems. Emma Stone voices Mia, while Mila Kunis voices Mia's friend, Cassie. Mark Wahlberg plays Detective Mike Hawthorne, who teams up with Mia to investigate a string of unusual events. Peter Ramsey, known for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Rise of the Guardians, directs the film, and Michael Giacchino, known for Inside Out and Incredibles 2, composed the score. Without further ado, here is the video interview.

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