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Pixar’s ‘Elio’ Sets Disney+ Streaming Debut for Sept. 17

The release caps a staged rollout after a weak theatrical run, giving the original sci‑fi adventure a shot at a wider audience.

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Overview

  • Pixar confirmed on X that Elio will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+ on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
  • The film opened in theaters on June 20, arrived digitally on Aug. 19, and hit 4K UHD, Blu‑ray and DVD in early September with behind‑the‑scenes features and deleted scenes.
  • Elio posted one of Pixar’s softest box office results, opening at about $21 million and finishing with roughly $72 million domestic and $153 million worldwide.
  • The story follows a boy mistaken for Earth’s ambassador and taken to the Communiverse, with the film co‑directed by Adrian Molina, Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi and voiced by Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil and Shirley Henderson.
  • Industry coverage frames the Disney+ bow as a chance for the film to find more viewers after its theatrical underperformance, with reports citing generally positive critical and audience reactions.