Elio's Box Office Failure Sparks Concerns for Original Pixar Films
Pixar's new film Elio has had the worst opening ever for the studio, reflecting a broader trend of underperforming original family films, which are struggling at the box office compared to sequels, remakes, and adaptations. The article suggests that overly complicated plots and a reluctance to tell simple, fun stories are key reasons for these failures, compounded by audience fatigue and changing viewing habits post-pandemic.