The internet's favorite movie parody series has turned its attention to Pixar's upcoming animated feature. The latest installment of Honest Trailers — the franchise that lovingly skewers Hollywood's biggest releases — targets a film that, based on the trailer's own description, appears to mix the ecological epic of James Cameron's "Avatar" with the political scheming of "Game of Thrones" and, for some reason, beavers.

"Avatar + Game of Thrones + Beavers? Alright fine Pixar, I'm in," reads the tagline for the Honest Trailer for "Hoppers."

The video, produced by Screen Junkies, is narrated by Jon Bailey, known to fans as the "Epic Voice Guy" for his dramatic, theatrical delivery. Bailey's voice has become synonymous with the Honest Trailers series, lending an air of mock-epic grandeur to even the most ridiculous observations.

The writing credits go to Spencer Gilbert and Lon Harris, both longtime contributors to the channel. Gilbert also produced the piece, while Kevin Williamsen handled editing. Post-production was managed by Emin Bassavand, with Rebecca Castaneda serving as post-production specialist and Tiffany Tse as manager of video operations. Max Dionne is credited as VP of Content. Robert Holtby provided the title design.

What the parody suggests about 'Hoppers'

Honest Trailers typically draws humor from exaggerating a film's plot points, characters, and tropes. The mention of "Avatar" suggests that "Hoppers" may involve a conflict between nature and industrial expansion, or perhaps a protagonist who must learn to understand an alien (or animal) culture. The "Game of Thrones" comparison hints at political intrigue, possibly among beaver colonies or between different animal factions. The beaver reference is central — the film's title "Hoppers" could refer to hopping animals like beavers, or it could be a pun on "hopping" (one of a beaver's movements).

The Honest Trailer's description is deliberately playful, but it does give potential viewers a sense of the movie's flavor. Pixar has a long history of anthropomorphizing animals — from rats in "Ratatouille" to fish in "Finding Nemo" to emotions in "Inside Out." Beavers would be a new addition to that menagerie, and combining them with high-concept fantasy and sci-fi elements fits the studio's recent trend of blending genres.

However, it's worth noting that Pixar has not officially released detailed plot synopses for "Hoppers" at this time. The Honest Trailer is working from the film's marketing materials, which may include trailers, posters, or early reviews. As with all Honest Trailers, the humor is rooted in what the writers find most notable about the movie's premise.

The Honest Trailers formula

For the uninitiated, Honest Trailers is a long-running YouTube series from Screen Junkies that re-cuts movie trailers with a comedic, often critical voiceover. The series has parodied everything from "Star Wars" to "Frozen" to "Avengers: Endgame." Its success comes from a balance of affection and mockery — the writers clearly love movies, but they're not afraid to point out logical holes, clichés, or absurd moments.

Jon Bailey's narration is a key part of that formula. His booming voice transforms even the silliest lines into a parody of epic trailer narration. The production values are high, with custom title cards and precise editing that mimics the pacing of a real trailer.

"Hoppers" is an interesting target because it's an unreleased film. Most Honest Trailers cover movies that have already been out for a while, allowing the writers to reference audience reactions and box office performance. Covering an upcoming film is riskier — the writers have to work from whatever marketing materials are available. But it also builds anticipation, as viewers get a comedic preview of what to expect.

The Pixar connection

Pixar has been a frequent subject of Honest Trailers over the years. The studio's films are so acclaimed that the parody often focuses on their predictable emotional beats or the way they make adults cry. "Hoppers" appears to continue that tradition, but with a twist: the combination of franchises suggests Pixar is borrowing heavily from established IP, something the studio has rarely done outside of sequels.

Whether "Hoppers" will live up to the parody or become a target for more serious criticism remains to be seen. For now, the Honest Trailer gives audiences a reason to pay attention to an otherwise mysterious project.

The video is available on the Screen Junkies YouTube channel, where it joins hundreds of other Honest Trailers. Fans of the series can expect the usual mix of sharp writing, spot-on impressions, and a healthy dose of sarcasm — all delivered by the voice that makes even "The Beaver" sound like the most important movie of the year.