Pixar's Latest Film 'Elemental' Blends Vibrant Animation With A Personal Story of Belonging

Pixar's newest film, Elemental, explores immigration and finding one's place through the story of characters in a world where the elements come to life.
Director Peter Sohn spent seven years crafting the film, which reflects his own experience as a first-generation American, as well as the loss of both his parents during production.
Set in Element City, the film follows Ember, a fire elemental, as she struggles to honor her immigrant father's expectations while finding her own identity in a society that doesn't always accept them.
Ember falls for Wade, a water elemental and city inspector, as the two discover what really matters is finding something that feels real to each other.
Despite its at times predictable plot, Elemental captures the Pixar spirit with a magical world, memorable characters, and a timeless message of belonging that instills hope.