#NEWMUSIC: SZA – “SAVE THE DAY” FROM “HOPPERS”

SZA’s all-new single “Save The Day” from Disney and Pixar’s upcoming original animated film “Hoppers” is now available. Performed by SZA, “Save The Day” features lyrics written by SZA with music written by SZA, Ben Lovett and Rob Bisel. The complete “Hoppers” soundtrack, featuring “Save The Day” and an original score composed by Mark Mothersbaugh, will debut the same day as the film’s theatrical release on March 6, 2026. Pre-order here.

Starting February 18, fans were able to get an on-air first listen of “Save The Day” on SiriusXM’s Disney Hits, channel 133. A special “Save The Day” die-cut vinyl shaped like the film’s lead character Mabel is now available for pre-order exclusively at Disney Music Emporium.

Director Daniel Chong commented, “SZA’s music saved me during the making of this movie. It was a lifeline during the stress of the filmmaking process, a voice that comforted and inspired me through it all. It felt so perfect to have an original song by SZA, to have her give voice to the movie and its hopeful themes. When we first heard the song, some of us cried; SZA perfectly captured the heart of our main character, Mabel. ‘Save The Day’ is not just an emotional journey through Mabel’s convictions, but an anthem for a whole generation just looking for some runway to change the world. Our movie is forever grateful to Solána, Rob Bisel and Ben Lovett for this beautiful gift.”

Chong also reflected on the film’s score, noting, “Mark is a creative force, and he captured the crazy energy that is ‘Hoppers’ with his musical genius, all while being a supportive and generous presence to our whole team. He believed in the film from the moment he saw it, and delivered an undeniable score that is full of charm, thrills, and most of all – HEART – in the way only the great Mark Mothersbaugh could. The world is lucky to have a lovely soul like Mark in it, and the movie would not be the same without him.”

Added Mark Mothersbaugh, “When I saw an early version of the film, I was struck by it. I like the message and, in a way, it’s kind of a Devo message. And I love the story. I think everyone will look at this film and they’ll relate. It’s positive information for people to think about.”

Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers” is directed by Chong (“We Bare Bears”) and produced by Nicole Paradis Grindle, p.g.a. (“Incredibles 2”). In the all-new animated comedy adventure, animal-lover Mable (voice of Piper Curda) seizes an opportunity to use a new technology to “hop” her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver and communicate directly with animals. As she uncovers mysteries in the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined, Mabel befriends charismatic beaver King George (voice of Bobby Moynihan) and must rally the entire animal kingdom to face a major imminent human-threat: smooth-talking mayor Jerry Generazzo (voice of Jon Hamm.) The all-star voice ensemble also features Meryl Streep, Dave Franco and Kathy Najimy. Special early access screenings begin on Saturday, February 28, ahead of the film’s wide release exclusively in theatres on Friday, March 6.

ABOUT SZA

SZA, the seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer and songwriter, has achieved global prominence with her distinctive musical style and emotionally raw, introspective lyrics. Her Top Dawg Entertainment/RCA Records debut album, Ctrl, was a commercial and critical success, earning five GRAMMY® nominations. RIAA-certified 5x Platinum, Ctrl features the Diamond-certified hit “Love Galore” and several multi-platinum songs. SZA’s sophomore album, SOS, along with its expanded version SOS Deluxe: LANA, both debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and spent thirteen non-consecutive weeks at the top spot. Currently RIAA-certified 8x Platinum, SOS became the first album by a female artist to spend 100 weeks in the Top 10 and surpassed Michael Jackson’s Thriller as the longest-running Top 10 album by a Black artist in Billboard 200 chart history. Across all platforms, SZA has amassed over 70 billion streams worldwide.

SZA’s career is marked by significant accolades, including Academy Award® and Golden Globe® award nominations. She has secured over 70 wins, including two GRAMMY® Awards this year for “luther,” her chart-topping collaboration with Kendrick Lamar which won the coveted Record of the Year honor. Her recent co-headlining Grand National Tour with Kendrick Lamar stands as the most successful duo tour in history. Beyond her musical achievements, SZA made her big-screen debut in the 2025 comedy film “One of Them Days,” which topped the box office at No. 1. In 2025, SZA launched NOT Beauty, her cruelty-free, gluten-free and vegan makeup line, and was named Vans’ Artistic Director to co-create exclusive product collections. SZA continues to exemplify fearless creativity, a testament to her immense popularity and record-shattering achievements.

ABOUT MARK MOTHERSBAUGH

Mark Mothersbaugh is a GRAMMY®-, BAFTA- and Emmy®-nominated composer, producer, designer and visual artist whose work has become part of the pop culture consciousness. He started his career as the musical architect and front man of the seminal, GRAMMY®-nominated new wave band Devo. Their Brian Eno/David Bowie-produced debut album “Q: Are We Not Men? A: We are Devo!” was certified gold before their hit album “Freedom of Choice” went platinum. Through the years, Mothersbaugh has transformed into an award-winning composer for film and television. His credits include a range of film and television projects from “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” “Rugrats,” “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “The Lego Movie,” and “Thor: Ragnarok” and, most recently, “A Minecraft Movie.” Mothersbaugh has also created the sound for many award-winning commercials and video games. He continues to perform with Devo and can be seen as the art teacher on the popular children’s show “Yo Gabba Gabba!”