Pixar's Elio records lowest box-office opening
Pixar's new animated sci-fi, "Elio," follows an orphaned boy who gets whisked away by friendly aliens.
Even though audiences gave it glowing reviews (A CinemaScore and an A+ from kids), the movie struggled to stand out at the box office, facing tough competition from other big releases.
'Elio' struggled to find its audience during its theatrical run
"Elio" made about $21 million in the US and $14 million internationally during its opening weekend—just $35 million worldwide.
That's a big drop compared to Pixar hits like "Elemental" (nearly $30 million domestic debut) or "Coco" ($49 million opening, $814 million total).
For context, "Incredibles 2" still holds Pixar's record with a massive $182.6 million US launch.
'Elio' could be a hidden gem worth exploring
"Elio" has some catching up to do financially.
Still, Disney is staying optimistic—after all, "Elemental" started slow but ended up making nearly $500 million globally.
If you're into heartfelt Pixar adventures with original characters, "Elio" could be worth your time—even if it didn't crush it at the box office.