Pixar Previews New Films Including Gatto, Hoppers, Toy Story 5 at Annecy Festival

At the 2025 Annecy Animation Festival, Pixar unveiled several upcoming projects, including "Zootopia 2," "Toy Story 5," "Hoppers," and a new film titled "Gatto." "Hoppers," directed by Daniel Chong and releasing in March 2026, is described by Pixar's Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter as an action-adventure comedy and spy thriller blending elements of "Avatar," "Mission Impossible," and "Planet Earth," following a girl who can transfer her consciousness into robotic animals. "Gatto," directed by Enrico Casarosa, known for "Luca," will premiere in 2027 and features a black cat named Nero navigating Venice's feline underworld; the film will showcase a unique painterly animation style combining hand-painted textures with CG animation. "Toy Story 5," arriving in summer 2026, will continue the saga with returning characters like Jessie, voiced by Joan Cusack, and new characters, exploring themes of toys versus technology. Docter also received an induction into Annecy's Walk of Fame during the festival. These announcements highlight Pixar's continued commitment to diverse storytelling and innovative animation techniques across multiple highly anticipated releases.