At the end of Pixar’s Elio, we got a first look at the upcoming new film, Hoppers. Since then, a supporting character in the film, Tom Lizard, has become a viral meme.
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Viral Hoppers Character Makes First Official Appearance
Tom Lizard was spotted by the Laughing Place walking around in San Francisco during ESPN’s First Take broadcast. He was seen holding signs that said “My name is Tom Lizard.” and “Has anyone seen Jon Hamm?” He stopped to take photos with fans and was caught in the back of ESPN’s broadcast for what we assume was planned marketing for the new film, Hoppers.
Tom Lizard’s clip during the post-credit scene of Elio, where he is seen repeatedly hitting a lizard emoji to which an automated voice says “lizard” each time, became a viral meme used mostly on TikTok and Instagram Reels. Tom’s blank-faced, grin was most used in content where the creator referenced repeatedly hitting something, such as a refresh button.
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While we do not have any word on whether Tom Lizard will become a character guest can meet at the parks, it was fun to see him out and about just over a month until the film’s release.
This information was first reported in an article by the Laughing Place.
Pixar’s Hoppers Amasses Interest Following Elio Box Office Fail
Hoppers was first teased in a post-credit scene of Elio, for which Tom Lizard is now popular for. Tom Lizards’ internet stardom may be just what Pixar needs to gross much more success in theaters than its failed predecessor film, Elio.
Jon Hamm, Meryl Streep, Dave Franco and more have lent their voices to the project. Disney Channel alum Piper Curda voices the film’s main character, Mabel, a 19-year-old animal lover who puts her consciousness into a robotic beaver to learn about the animal world. According to the film’s IMDb page, Tom Lizard is voiced by Tom Law, who did voice work on Disney+’s Win or Lose mini series.
Hoppers will release in theaters on March 6, 2026.
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You can watch the clip of the viral meme moment below:
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