Listen to SZA’s New Song from Pixar’s Hoppers

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by Hattie Lindert

February 20, 2026

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SZA has released a new song, "Save The Day," featured on the upcoming Disney-Pixar film *Hoppers*. This marks her first release since winning a Grammy for Record of the Year in early 2024. The track was chosen after the filmmakers used SZA's songs "Good Days" and "Saturn" as placeholder music during production, leading to an intuitive collaboration that perfectly aligned with the movie's tone. *Hoppers*, set in a world where human consciousness can be transferred into robotic animal forms, premieres on March 6. Co-directed by Daniel Chong and Nicole Grindle, the film features a voice cast including Meryl Streep, Dave Franco, Kathy Najimy, Jon Hamm, Sam Richardson, and more. SZA's contribution to the soundtrack highlights her ability to connect with the film's emotional core, as noted by Chong during an interview. SZA has remained active in music and entertainment despite her 2022 album *SOS*. In 2023, she released a deluxe edition of *SOS* with fifteen new tracks. Her 2024 activities include touring with Kendrick Lamar, performing at the Super Bowl, collaborating on Sesame Street, and starring in the film *One Of Them Days* alongside Keke Palmer. She also reunited with Lamar for their Grammy-winning track "Luther." This collaboration underscores SZA's versatility and growing influence in music and pop culture. Her involvement in *Hoppers* not only boosts the movie's appeal but also introduces her music to a new audience, further solidifying her status as a prominent artist in today's music scene.

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Originally published on Pitchfork on 2/20/2026