Overview

• Elio earned $21 million domestically and $14 million internationally for a $35 million global debut, placing third behind How to Train Your Dragon and 28 Years Later.
• The opening weekend marked the lowest debut in Pixar’s history, surpassing the previous low set by Elemental’s $29.6 million start in 2023.
• The film’s $150 million production budget before marketing expenses heightens pressure on its future performance.
• Analysts say limited marketing reach and stiff family-film competition hindered audience turnout for Pixar’s original sci-fi adventure.
• Pixar plans to continue original releases with Hoppers in 2026 and Gatto in 2027 alongside franchise sequels like Toy Story 5.