News - SZA Releases Anthem for Pixar's Upcoming 'Hoppers'

SZA has debuted a captivating new track titled 'Save The Day,' which features prominently on the soundtrack for the highly anticipated Disney-Pixar film 'Hoppers.' This film, set to premiere next month, transports viewers to a futuristic world where scientists have mastered the art of transferring human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals. Directed by Daniel Chong and Nicole Grindle, 'Hoppers' boasts a stellar voice cast, including Meryl Streep, Dave Franco, Kathy Najimy, Jon Hamm, and Sam Richardson. In an insightful conversation with Laughing Place, co-director Daniel Chong revealed the serendipitous way SZA became involved with the project. Initially, Chong and Grindle had utilized SZA's existing tracks 'Good Days' and 'Saturn' as temporary placeholders in the film's credits. However, upon experiencing the movie, SZA was drawn to its narrative and subsequently crafted 'Save The Day,' a song that encapsulates the spirit of the story. Chong highlighted SZA's intuitive understanding of the film's emotional core, underscoring her seamless integration into the project. Although SZA released her most recent album, 'SOS,' in 2022, she has remained prolific, sharing a wealth of new material. Notably, the 2024 expanded edition, 'SOS Deluxe: Lana,' unveiled fifteen fresh tracks. In the year 2025 alone, SZA embarked on tour with Kendrick Lamar, graced the Super Bowl stage, performed alongside Elmo on 'Sesame Street,' and co-starred with Keke Palmer in the comedy 'One Of Them Days.' Furthermore, her collaboration with Lamar on the GNX track 'Luther' earned them the prestigious Grammy for Record of the Year just this month. The anticipation for 'Hoppers' grows with SZA's involvement, and fans eagerly await the full release of the film and soundtrack, poised to deliver a memorable cinematic experience.